Lawrie name popularity, meaning and origin
Name Popularity: 28%
Lawrie name meaning:
The name "Lawrie" is a variant of the name "Laurie," which is derived from the Latin name "Laurentius." The name "Laurentius" means "from Laurentum," a city in ancient Italy. It is associated with the Latin word "laurus," which means "laurel" or "victory." Therefore, the name "Lawrie" can be interpreted as "victorious" or "crowned with laurel."
In addition to its Latin origins, "Lawrie" can also be a Scottish surname and given name. It is a variant of the name "Lawrence," which comes from the Latin name "Laurentius" as well. In Scotland, it is believed to have been introduced by the Normans. The name "Lawrie" can also be connected to the Gaelic word "labhrann," which means "speaker" or "talkative." Hence, it can carry the meaning of being eloquent or communicative.
Overall, the name "Lawrie" has different origins and meanings, but the most common interpretations are related to victory, laurel, and communication skills.
Origin: Latin
Diminutive of Lawrence: of Laurentum. From the place of the laurel leaves. Can also be interpreted as the English version of the Irish name Lorcan: Fierce.
Related names
Lawrence , Larenzo, Larin, Larry , Lars , Larsen, Larson , Laurence , Laurencia, Laurenne, Laurente, Laurentia, Lauryn , Lawrencia, Lawrie , Lonyn, Lorencz, Lorenzo , Lorne , Lornell, Lorren, Lorrin, Loryn
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Statistics
Overall UK ranking: 3451 out of 4789
5 recorded births last year
Change in rank
- 10yrs
-151 - 5yrs
572 - 1yr
-3451
- Scotland (605)
Regional popularity
Ranking for this name in various UK regions
Historical popularity of Lawrie
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