Loree
Meaning of Loree
Loree is a female name with British English and American English pronunciations. In both accents, it is pronounced as loh-REE. The name has a variation, Lori. The origin of Loree is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated from the name Laura or Lorraine. Loree has been given to newborns in the United States since at least 1896. While its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it has remained a relatively uncommon choice for parents. In recent years, Loree has ranked between 5,000 and 15,000 in terms of popularity. Despite its rarity, Loree carries an elegant and timeless quality that may resonate with parents seeking a unique yet familiar name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as loh-REE (/ləˈri/)
American English
- Pronunced as loh-REE (/loʊˈri/)
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Notable People Named Loree
| Loree Rodkin is an American jewelry designer known for creating the jewelry worn by Michelle Obama to the inaugural ball in January 2009, now part of the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection. |
| Loree Sutton - Loree K. Sutton is an American psychiatrist and retired military officer who served as a brigadier general in the United States Army and later became the Commissioner of the New York City Department of Veterans' Services. |
| Loree Smith is an American hammer thrower. |
| Loree Rackstraw was an American literary critic and memoirist known for her book Love As Always, Kurt: Vonnegut As I Knew Him, and for teaching English at the University of Northern Iowa for three decades. |
| Loree Griffin Burns is an American scientist and children's book author who specializes in science and the scientific method. |
| Loree Marlowe Moore is a former professional basketball player for the New York Liberty in the WNBA. |
| Loree Murray was a community activist in Washington DC. |
