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Laurelin

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Pronounced LAWR-uh-lin /ˈlɔː.rə.lɪn/Medium

Meaning: In J.R.R. Tolkien's invented Quenya, Laurelin is one of the Two Trees of Valinor — the golden tree, its name built from elements for 'gold' and 'song' or 'hanging'. In everyday use it also reads simply as an elaboration of Laurel (Latin laurus, 'laurel'). We note both plainly.Low

In 30 seconds: Laurelin is the golden tree of Valinor in Tolkien's legends, and also reads as a form of Laurel (said 'LAWR-uh-lin').
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MeaningIn J.R.R. Tolkien's invented Quenya, Laurelin is one of the Two Trees of Valinor — the golden tree, its name built from elements for 'gold' and 'song' or 'hanging'. In everyday use it also reads simply as an elaboration of Laurel (Latin laurus, 'laurel'). We note both plainly.
U.S. rank (2024)#14431 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 131

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019782024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Laurelin comes from J.R.R. Tolkien's invented Elvish: it names the golden tree of Valinor, whose light, with that of silver Telperion, preceded the sun and moon. The elements are usually read as 'gold' and 'song'. Outside Tolkien it also passes as an elaborated Laurel. We note both routes (said 'LAWR-uh-lin').

It appears only very rarely in U.S. records. Rare, literary, and luminous.

Did you know? In Tolkien's mythology, Laurelin was the golden of the Two Trees whose light lit the world before sun and moon — a name of gold and song (said 'LAWR-uh-lin').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Laurelin — Tolkien, Two Trees of Valinor; also Laurel elaboration

Variations

LaurelLaurelynLorelyn

Nicknames

LaurelLin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Laurelin mean?

In Tolkien's Elvish, Laurelin is the golden Tree of Valinor, its name read as 'gold' and 'song'. It also passes as a form of Laurel.

How do you pronounce Laurelin?

It's said LAWR-uh-lin /ˈlɔː.rə.lɪn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Laurelin a boy or girl name?

Laurelin is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Laurelin?

Laurelin is a very rare name in the U.S.

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