Lori
Meaning of Lori
Lori is a feminine name with American and British English pronunciations. In American English, it is pronounced as LOR-ee (/ˈlɔri/), while in British English, it is pronounced as LAWR-ee (/ˈlɔːri/). The name Lori has variations such as Laurie.
In terms of popularity, the name Lori has had varying levels of usage over the years. According to data for newborns in the United States, Lori was most popular during the 1960s and 1970s. It reached its peak in 1963 when it ranked 8th in popularity with 23,901 occurrences. Since then, its popularity gradually declined but remained moderately common until the early 1990s. In recent years, however, its usage has decreased significantly.
The origin of the name Lori is somewhat uncertain but is believed to have originated from Laurence or Laura, both of which have Latin roots meaning "laurel." Laurel leaves were associated with victory and honor in ancient Greece and Rome. As a result, the name Lori can be seen as carrying these positive connotations.
If you're considering the name Lori for your baby girl, it's important to note that while its popularity has waned in recent years, it still carries a sense of timeless elegance. The name's association with victory and honor adds an extra layer of meaning that may resonate with parents seeking a meaningful and classic name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as LAWR-ee (/ˈlɔːri/)
American English
- Pronunced as LOR-ee (/ˈlɔri/)
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Notable People Named Lori
| Lori Elaine Lightfoot is an American politician and attorney who served as the 56th mayor of Chicago from 2019 to 2023, making history as the city's first incumbent mayor not to be reelected since 1983. |
| Lori Anne Loughlin is an American actress known for her roles in Full House, 90210, Garage Sale Mystery, When Calls the Heart, and Summerland. |
| Lori Erica Ruff - Lori Erica Kennedy Ruff, an American woman, concealed her true identity for years and was later revealed to have assumed the identity of a deceased child. |
| Lori Lieberman is an American singer-songwriter known for her early 1970s albums and the first recording of "Killing Me Softly with His Song". |
| Lori Ann Piestewa was the first Native American woman to die in combat while serving in the U.S. military and the first woman in the U.S. military killed in the Iraq War, and Arizona's Piestewa Peak is named in her honor. |
| Lori Carson - Lori E. Carson is an American singer-songwriter known for her albums Shelter, Where it Goes, Everything I Touch Runs Wild, and Another Year, as well as her contributions to various soundtracks. |
| Lori Petty is a versatile American actress, director, and screenwriter known for her roles in Point Break, A League of Their Own, Free Willy, and Tank Girl. |
| Lori Greiner is an American television personality and entrepreneur known for her role as an investor on the reality TV series Shark Tank and for her numerous inventions and patents. |
| Lori McNeil is a former top 10 American tennis player known for her singles semifinal appearances at the US Open and Wimbledon, as well as her success in doubles competitions. |
| Lori Ann Endicott is a retired female volleyball player from the United States who won a bronze medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics. |
| Lori Rader-Day is an award-winning American author known for her mystery, crime, and suspense novels. |
| Lori Bacon is a Canadian female entrepreneur and president of the swimwear retail chain Swimco, based in Alberta, who won the Enterprising Women of the Year Awards in 2010. |
| Lori Allen is an American businessperson, television personality, and author famous for her role on Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta. |
| Lori Wilson was an American lawyer and politician in Florida. |
| Lori Marino is a prominent advocate for animal rights and the founder of The Kimmela Center for Animal Advocacy and the Whale Sanctuary Project. |
