The baby name Lauralei is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced LAW-rah-lay (IPA: /ˈlɔːrəleɪ/).
Lauralei is English in Origin.
The baby name Lauralei is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced LAW-rah-lay (IPA: /ˈlɔːrəleɪ/).
Lauralei is English in Origin.
Lauralei is a modern English given name that blends Laura with the sound and imagery of Lorelei. Laura derives from Latin laurus, laurel, a symbol of victory, while Lorelei comes from German Loreley, likely from lureln murmur and ley rock, the Rhine cliff linked to a bewitching siren. The -lei ending also invites a folk reading via Hawaiian lei, a garland or wreath.
As a result, Lauralei is interpreted either as a variant of Lorelei or as a compound meaning laurel garland. The form arose in North America alongside Lauralee or Laura-Lee and creative spellings such as Laurelei, Loralai, and Loralie; related forms include Lorelei or Loreley, and Lorelai. Usage is rare but attested from the mid-twentieth century onward, with periodic revivals tied to renewed interest in Lorelei-type names.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #912 | 5 | 8,487 |
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