Laura
Meaning of Laura
Laura is a beautiful, classic female name with origins in Latin. It's pronounced as LAWR-uh in English and slightly differently as LAO-rah in Italian and Spanish languages. The name also has a variation, Lara. Over the past century, Laura has seen significant popularity in the United States of America. In the late 20th century, particularly during the years 1985 to 1990, it consistently ranked within the top 50 names for newborn girls, peaking at rank 14 in 1985. While its popularity has somewhat decreased since then according to recent data, Laura still maintains a strong presence among new parents, ranking within the top 400 names for newborn girls today. This timeless name continues to be loved by many families across generations.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as LAO-rah (/laˈo̯ra/)
Italian
- Pronunced as LAO-rah (/laˈra/)
British English
- Pronunced as LAWR-uh (/ˈlɔːrə/)
American English
- Pronunced as LAWR-uh (/ˈlɔrə/)
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Notable People Named Laura
| Laura Lane Bush, wife of George W. Bush, served as the first lady of the United States from 2001 to 2009 and was previously the first lady of Texas from 1995 to 2000. |
| Laura Ingalls Wilder - Laura Elizabeth Ingalls Wilder, an American writer, is best known for her Little House on the Prairie series, which was inspired by her childhood experiences in a settler and pioneer family. |
| Laura Elizabeth Dern is an accomplished American actress, known for her award-winning performances. |
| Laura Ruth Harrier is an American actress and model who gained recognition for her role in the soap opera One Life to Live. |
| Laura Leggett Linney is an accomplished American actress with multiple awards and nominations to her name, including Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Awards. |
| Laura Mvula is a British singer known for her classical training and acclaimed EP "She" released in 2012 after signing with RCA Records. |
| Laura Beatrice Marling is a renowned British folk singer-songwriter who won the Brit Award for Best British Female Solo Artist in 2011 and received multiple nominations for the same award in subsequent years. |
| Laura Alonso Padín, also known as Laura Alonso, is a renowned Spanish operatic soprano with a successful international career. |
| Laura Michelle Kelly is an English actress and singer, renowned for originating the roles of Mary Poppins in the West End and Sylvia Llewelyn Davies in Finding Neverland on Broadway. |
| Laura Clough Scudder was an innovative entrepreneur known for pioneering the packaging of potato chips in sealed bags to maintain their freshness. |
| Laura San Giacomo is an American actress known for her roles in Sex, Lies, and Videotape, Pretty Woman, Quigley Down Under, The Stand, Just Shoot Me!, Saving Grace, and NCIS. |
| Laura White is a Grammy-nominated English singer-songwriter known for her appearance on The X Factor and her debut single "You Should Have Known." |
| Laura Pauline Veirs is an American singer-songwriter known for her folk/alternative country music, collaborations with other artists, and her work in children's literature and podcasting. |
| Laura Wade is a renowned English playwright known for her impactful work in the theater industry. |
| Laura Serrant is a prominent British nurse, academic, and Regional Head of Nursing for North East and Yorkshire at Health Education England. |
