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Laural
How to Pronounce Laural
Pronounced LOR-uhl /ΛlΙΛr.Ιl/Medium
Meaning: Laural is a phonetic respelling of Laurel, the plant name from Latin laurus β the bay tree whose leaves crowned victors and poets, so it carries connotations of honor and triumph. It also draws on the sound of Laura, from the same root.Medium
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Laural is a variant spelling of Laurel, from Latin laurus, the bay tree whose leaves formed the crowns of ancient victors and poets. The name also echoes Laura, its close cousin, and the -al spelling is simply a phonetic take on the more standard -el.
Laural moved in small numbers through the mid-twentieth century, cresting in the late nineteen-fifties before the cleaner spelling Laurel drew most parents away. It keeps a fresh, green, nature-name feel that has aged more gracefully than many coinages of its day.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Laural mean?
Laural is a form of Laurel, from Latin laurus, the laurel or bay tree β a symbol of honor and victory.
How do you pronounce Laural?
It's said LOR-uhl /ΛlΙΛr.Ιl/ β two syllables, stress on the first, just like Laurel.
Is Laural a boy or girl name?
Laural is a girl's name, a variant of Laurel.
Is Laural making a comeback?
The variant stays rare, but nature names like Laurel are enjoying renewed favor.