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Lorelle

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Pronounced loh-REL /loʊˈrɛl/Medium

Meaning: A modern name read as a form of Laurel (Latin, 'laurel; bay tree; victory') or as a soft spin on Lorelei (German, 'alluring rock; siren'). Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A graceful name: Lorelle reads as Laurel ('bay tree; victory') or a spin on Lorelei (said 'loh-REL'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowLatin, German
MeaningA modern name read as a form of Laurel (Latin, 'laurel; bay tree; victory') or as a soft spin on Lorelei (German, 'alluring rock; siren'). Routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2025)#9837 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1979
Total births (all-time)≈ 973

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198019152025

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

Lorelle draws on Laurel (Latin, 'laurel; victory') and Lorelei (German, 'alluring rock; siren'), in an elegant -elle form. The route is uncertain, which we note. Soft and refined (said 'loh-REL').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, graceful, and romantic.

Did you know? Lorelle reads as a form of Laurel ('laurel; bay tree; victory') or a soft spin on Lorelei (the German 'siren of the Rhine'), so its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'loh-REL').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Lorelle — Laurel/Lorelei form; routes uncertain

Variations

LaurelLorelLorella

Nicknames

LoriEllie

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If you like Lorelle…

Laurel— the Laurel it forms
Lorelei— the Lorelei it spins
Elle— the -elle ending it carries
Lucille— another Latin name
Lucile— shares Lorelle's Latin roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lorelle mean?

Lorelle reads as a form of Laurel ('bay tree; victory') or a spin on Lorelei. The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Lorelle?

It's said loh-REL /loʊˈrɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lorelle a boy or girl name?

Lorelle is a girl's name.

How popular is Lorelle?

Lorelle is a rare name in the U.S.

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