Laura

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    Origin:
  • Latin: The laurel or sweet bay tree, symbolic of honor and victory
Description:
Laura is your classic "classic name." It will never be too trendy, it will never sound outdated and it has literary mentions from centuries past (from Dante to The Little House on the Prarie.) So while it won't be a name that other parents will oooh and ahh over, it will remain steadfast and true.
Popularity:
How popular is Laura? Here's how many babies were named Laura over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Lauica   •   Laurissa   •   Lora   •   Lorah   •   Loria   •   Lorinda   •   Loris   •   Lorna
International Variations:
Laure   •   Laurie   •   Laurita   •   Lora   •   Lorita   •   Lorna
Nicknames:
Laurie   •   Lori
Famous Namesakes:
Author Laura Ingalls Wilder, Actress Laura Linney, Actress Laura Dern, First Lady Laura Bush
Celebrity Babies:
Daughter of Catherine Bach, Daughter of Ted Turner, Daughter of Tommy LaSorda
Syllables:
2
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