Laure

Laure is the French variant of the name Laura and also serves as a short form of Laurentia, the feminine form of the Latin Laurentius. The name means "the one stemming from the city of Laurentum" and refers to the ancient Roman coastal city of Laurentum in Latium.

What does the name Laure mean?

Laure is the French form of Laura and serves as a short form of Laurentia, the feminine counterpart of the Latin name Laurentius. The origin of the name refers to "the one stemming from the city of Laurentum," in connection with the ancient Roman city of Laurentum in Latium. Later, the name Laure was also associated with the Latin term laurus for "laurel," which folk-etymologically leads to "the laurel-crowned." Notable bearers of the name include the French author Laure Gauthier and actress Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre. French variants of the name include Laurence, Laurene, Laurette, Lauriane, Laurine, and Lorette. Other international and common variants are Lauren, Laurie, and Loretta.

Where does the name Laure come from?

The name Laure has its roots in Latin and means "the one stemming from the city of Laurentum" or "the laurel-crowned." The Latin formation consists of Laurentum, the ancient city in Latium, and laurus, the Latin word for laurel. The language of this etymology is French.

How do you pronounce Laure?

The pronunciation of Laure is both monosyllabic and bisyllabic and fluid. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as "Lau-re" [ˈlaʊʁə], with the diphthong leading to a wide-sounding tone. The gentle schwa at the end rounds off the name softly. This gives Laure a fine and elegant quality - simple in structure, yet sonically open and with a calm, cultivated aura.

When is the name day of Laure?

The name day for Laure is celebrated on January 22, August 10, and October 19.

Popularity

Laure is a popular first name in Germany. In 2022, it ranked 3,777th among the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2010 at 2,348th. In the last ten years, the name Laure has been given about 10 times, placing it 7,402nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it is ranked 5,917th.

Nicknames & pet names

Aure / Lau / Lauch / Laulau / Laurie / Laurilein / Laurinchen / Lolo / Lulu

Similar first names

Famous people

• Anne-Laure Bondoux (French writer)
• Anne-Laure Casseleux (footballer from France)
• Laure "Lorie" Pester (French singer and actress)
• Laure (character) (character from the film "Tomboy (2011)")
• Laure Albin Guillot (French photographer)
• Laure Annabel Ali (wrestler from Cameroon)
• Laure Barthelemy (skier from France)
• Laure Bosc (biathlete from France)
• Laure Boulleau (French footballer)
• Laure Cinti-Damoreau (singer from France)
• Laure Conan (writer from Canada)
• Laure J. Burns (American writer)
• Laure Killing (American actress)
• Laure Lepailleur (French footballer)
• Laure Manaudou (former French swimmer)
• Laure Marsac (French actress)
• Laure Pequegnot (French alpine ski racer)
• Laure Pester (singer from France)
• Laure Prouvost (French artist)
• Laure Saint-Raymond (French mathematician)