Find out how popular the first name Laur has been for the last 1 years (from 1986 to 1986) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Laur by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Laur is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1986, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Laur.

The history of the first name Laur

The name Laur is derived from the Latin word "laurus," which means "laurel." The laurel tree has been a symbol of victory, honor, and achievement since ancient Greek and Roman times. Victors in athletic competitions and military battles were often crowned with laurel wreaths.

The name Laur has its roots in ancient Rome, where it was used as a nickname or shortened form of the name Laurentius. Laurentius itself comes from the Latin word "laurentum," which referred to a laurel grove.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Laur can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who mentioned a Laur Porcius, a Roman consul in the 3rd century BC. In the Christian tradition, Saint Laur (or Laurence) was a deacon who was martyred in Rome in the 3rd century AD.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Laur. One of the most famous was Laur de' Medici (1449-1492), a member of the powerful Medici family of Florence, who was a renowned patron of the arts and a skilled diplomat.

Another prominent figure with the name Laur was Laur Ariosto (1474-1533), an Italian poet best known for his epic poem "Orlando Furioso." In the 16th century, Laur Lippi (1606-1664) was an Italian painter and poet who was considered a master of the Baroque style.

In the realm of science, Laur Bellini (1643-1703) was an Italian anatomist and physician who made significant contributions to the study of the kidney and its function. Laur Ganganelli (1705-1774), better known as Pope Clement XIV, was the head of the Catholic Church in the late 18th century.

These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Laur, which has its roots in the ancient Roman tradition of honoring victory and achievement with the laurel wreath.

Data source

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