Lory
Meaning of Lory
Lory, whispered softly as LOHR-ee, emerges like a warm breeze drifting through sunlit laurel groves, its roots entwined in the Latin laurus—symbol of honor and triumph—yet its wings unfurl in the riotous plumage of the tropical lory, a parrot whose colors dance like dawn upon emerald canopies. Beloved equally by girls and boys, this unisex name carries a gentle versatility, a narrative thread that wove through mid-century America with a quiet grace, blooming most vividly between the 1930s and 1960s before veiling itself once more in poetic silence. It conjures images of youthful hope, of a child stepping barefoot among dappled leaves, eyes bright with promise, as ancient laurels murmur of victory and new beginnings, and exotic birds trill their jubilant hymns across the horizon of possibility.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as LOHR-ee (/ˈlɒri/)
American English
- Pronunced as LOHR-ee (/ˈlɔri/)
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Notable People Named Lory
| Lory Meagher - |
| Lory Bianco - |
