The nameLaure
Laure is the French form of Laura, the muse of Petrarch.
- Girl's name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Laure comes from the Latin laurus, "laurel".
Origin
French, from Latin.
History
Petrarch's poems to Laura are often linked to Laure de Noves, of Avignon. In the United States Laure reached 1055th place in 1959.
Laure in other languages
Laure is the French form of Laura. It is Laura in English, Italian, Spanish, German and Polish, and English also has Lauren and Laurie.
Did you know?
- In 2004 Laure Manaudou became the first French woman to win an Olympic swimming title.
Famous people named Laure
- Laure Manaudou, swimmer
Popularity of the name Laure
Laure in the United States
Laure was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, with 606 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Laure. Its rise began around 1918, and it peaked in 1959. Half of all babies named Laure in the United States were born before 1962, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Laure in France
Laure was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 21,160 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Laure. Half of all babies named Laure in France were born before 1978, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 76 births a year on average, against 109 in the five years before.
Laure in Belgium
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Laure mean?
Laure comes from the Latin laurus, "laurel".
What is the origin of the name Laure?
French, from Latin.
Is Laure a girl's or a boy's name?
Laure is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Laure?
Variants and related names of Laure include Laurane, Lauranne, Laurene, Laurette, Lauriane, Laurine, Laury and Lauryne.
Who are famous people named Laure?
Laure Manaudou, swimmer.