Find out how popular the first name Lorrie has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Lorrie by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Lorrie is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Lorrie.

The history of the first name Lorrie

The name Lorrie is a feminine form of the masculine name Laurence, which has its origins in the Latin name Laurentius. Laurentius is derived from the Latin word "laurus," meaning "laurel," a type of evergreen shrub highly revered in ancient Roman culture.

The laurel was a symbol of victory, honor, and glory in ancient Rome, and laurel wreaths were often bestowed upon victorious military leaders and athletes. As such, the name Laurentius, and by extension Lorrie, carried connotations of triumph and success from its inception.

The earliest known historical figure with the name Laurentius was Saint Laurence, a deacon of the Catholic Church who was martyred in Rome during the persecution of Christians under Emperor Valerian in the 3rd century AD. His bravery and unwavering faith in the face of torture and execution made him a highly revered figure in early Christianity.

Throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, the name Laurence, and its various spellings and diminutives, including Lorrie, became popular across Europe, particularly in England, France, and Italy. One notable figure was Laurence Olivier (1907-1989), the acclaimed English actor and director who starred in numerous Shakespeare productions and classic films.

In the 16th century, Lorenza Bernini (1598-1625) was an Italian sculptor and the daughter of the renowned artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Her short life was marked by her artistic talent and her father's influence in the world of Baroque sculpture.

During the American Revolutionary War, Laurence Butler (1754-1806) was a prominent military leader who served under George Washington and played a crucial role in several key battles against the British forces.

In the 19th century, Laurence Sterne (1713-1768) was an Irish novelist and Anglican cleric, best known for his novel "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman," a groundbreaking work that influenced generations of writers with its experimental narrative structure and humorous style.

The name Lorrie, while less common than its masculine counterpart, has endured through the centuries, carrying a sense of honor, victory, and artistic expression from its rich historical roots.

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