Lorelei

Meaning of Lorelei

Lorelei is a female name of German origin that has been growing in popularity over the years. In English, it's pronounced as LOHR-uh-lie (/lɔrəˈlaɪ/), while in French it's pronounced as LORE-lay (/lɔʁ.lɛ/). The German and Italian pronunciations are similar to English with slight variations: LOH-reh-lie (/loːʁəˈlaɪ/) and loh-reh-LIE (/lo.re.li.e/) respectively. Spanish speakers would pronounce it as loh-reh-LIE (/lo̞.re̞.li.e̞/).

The name also has a variation, Lorelai.

Looking at the data for newborns in the United States, we see an interesting trend. While the name was relatively rare from the 1920s to 1970s, its popularity began to increase significantly in the late 1990s and has been consistently ranking between positions 400-500 since then.

With its beautiful sound and cultural versatility, Lorelei could be a wonderful choice for parents seeking a unique yet accessible name for their daughter.