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Lorre
How to Pronounce Lorre
Pronounced LOR-ee /ΛlΙΛr.i/Medium
Meaning: Lorre is a respelling of Laurie or Lori, pet forms of Laura, from Latin laurus, 'laurel' β the tree whose leaves crowned victors. The unusual -rre ending is a personal touch; the inherited meaning is Laura's 'laurel'.Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Lorre is a spelling variant of Laurie and Lori, both diminutives of Laura, from Latin laurus, 'laurel'. The name rode the huge mid-century popularity of the Laura family, in which trimmed, respelled forms flourished.
Lorre stayed a rarity, reaching only a few dozen girls a year around 1961 before fading. It reads as a nickname-name and variant rather than a separate name; while Laura endures, the Lorre spelling is a period curiosity that has not revived.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Lorre mean?
Lorre is a respelling of Laurie and Lori, short forms of Laura, from Latin for 'laurel'.
How do you pronounce Lorre?
It's said LOR-ee /ΛlΙΛr.i/ β two syllables, stress on the first, like Laurie.
Is Lorre a boy or girl name?
Lorre is used here as a girl's name.
How popular is Lorre?
Lorre has always been rare in the U.S., a respelling of the popular Laurie and Lori.