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| caption = Laurel wreaths are traditionally a symbol of honor and victory.
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| pronunciation = {{IPAc-en|ˈ|l|ɔːr|ə}} {{Respell|LOR|ə}}<br/>{{IPA|de|ˈlaʊ̯ʁa|lang}}<br/>{{IPA|it|ˈlaura|lang}}<br/>{{IPA|es|ˈlawɾa|lang}}<br/>{{IPA-fr|lɔ.ʁa, lo-|lang}}
| pronunciation = {{IPAc-en|lang|ˈ|l|ɔːr|ə}} {{Respell|LOR|ə}}<br/>{{IPA|de|ˈlaʊʁa|lang}}<br/>{{IPA|it|ˈlaura|lang}}<br/>{{IPA|es|ˈlawɾa|lang}}<br/>{{IPA|fr|lɔʁa, loʁa|lang}}
| gender = [[Female]]
| gender = [[Female]]
| meaning = ''[[Bay Laurel|Laurus nobilis]]''
| meaning = ''[[Bay Laurel|Laurus nobilis]]''
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== Origin and usage ==
== Origin and usage ==
The name Laura, often amended as 'Lozza' or 'Loz' is the feminized form of ''laurus'', Latin for "[[bay laurel]] plant", which in the Greco-Roman era was used as a symbol of victory, honor or fame. The name represents the embodiment of victory and strength. The name ''[[Daphne (given name)|Daphne]]'', derived from [[Ancient Greek]], carries the same meaning.
The name Laura is the feminized form of ''laurus'', Latin for "[[bay laurel]] plant", which in the Greco-Roman era was used as a symbol of victory, honor or fame. The name represents the embodiment of victory and strength. The name ''[[Daphne (given name)|Daphne]]'', derived from [[Ancient Greek]], carries the same meaning.


== Popularity ==
== Popularity ==
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===Artists===
===Artists===
* [[Laure Mathilde Gouin]] (1829-1916), French painter and photographer, also known as Mme. M. Gouin.
* [[Laura Pérez Granel]] (born 1983), Spanish cartoonist and illustrator
* [[Laura Pérez Granel]] (born 1983), Spanish cartoonist and illustrator
* [[Laura Leroux-Revault]] (1872–1936) French artist and painter, trained at the [[Académie Julian]] art school in [[Paris]].
* [[Laura Leroux-Revault]] (1872–1936) French artist and painter, trained at the [[Académie Julian]] art school in [[Paris]].
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* [[Laura Longauerová]] (born 1995), Slovak model
* [[Laura Longauerová]] (born 1995), Slovak model
* [[Laura MacFarlane]], Scottish musician, singer and songwriter
* [[Laura MacFarlane]], Scottish musician, singer and songwriter
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* [[Laura Macrì]] (born 1990), Italian singer
* [[Laura Main]] (born 1977), Scottish actress
* [[Laura Main]] (born 1977), Scottish actress
* [[Laura Malmivaara]] (born 1973), Finnish actress
* [[Laura Malmivaara]] (born 1973), Finnish actress
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* [[Laura Shigihara]], American singer-songwriter
* [[Laura Shigihara]], American singer-songwriter
* [[Laura Silverman]] (born 1966), American actress
* [[Laura Silverman]] (born 1966), American actress
* [[Laura Smet]] (born 1983), French actress and daughter of French singer [[Johnny Hallyday]].
* [[Laura Spencer (actress)]] (born 1986), American actress
* [[Laura Spencer (actress)]] (born 1986), American actress
* [[Laura Stoica]] (1967–2006), Romanian singer and actress
* [[Laura Stoica]] (1967–2006), Romanian singer and actress
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* [[Laura Kray]], American psychologist
* [[Laura Kray]], American psychologist
* [[Laura Kubzansky]], American sociologist
* [[Laura Kubzansky]], American sociologist
* [[Laura Mersini-Houghton]], Albanian-American physicist and cosmologist
* [[Laura Robinson (scientist)|Laura Robinson]], British scientist
* [[Laura Robinson (scientist)|Laura Robinson]], British scientist
* [[Laura Iglesias Romero]] (1926–2022), Spanish chemist
* [[Laura Iglesias Romero]] (1926–2022), Spanish chemist
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* [[Laura Brown (cyclist)]] (born 1986), Canadian cyclist
* [[Laura Brown (cyclist)]] (born 1986), Canadian cyclist
* [[Laura Brown (golfer)]], American golfer
* [[Laura Brown (golfer)]], American golfer
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* [[Laura Comeau]] (born 1983), Canadian rower
* [[Laura Dahlmeier]] (born 1993), German biathlete
* [[Laura Dahlmeier]] (born 1993), German biathlete
* [[Laura Davies]] (born 1963), English golfer
* [[Laura Davies]] (born 1963), English golfer
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* [[Laura Douglas (athlete)]] (born 1983), Welsh hammer thrower
* [[Laura Douglas (athlete)]] (born 1983), Welsh hammer thrower
* [[Laura Freigang]] (born 1998), German footballer
* [[Laura Freigang]] (born 1998), German footballer
* [[Laura Frličková]] (born 2007), Slovak track and field athlete
* [[Laura Gil]] (born 1992), Spanish basketball player
* [[Laura Gil]] (born 1992), Spanish basketball player
* [[Laura Gómez (judoka)]] (born 1984), Spanish judoka
* [[Laura Gómez (judoka)]] (born 1984), Spanish judoka
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* [[Laura Rosamond White]] (1844–1922), American author
* [[Laura Rosamond White]] (1844–1922), American author
* [[Laura Ingalls Wilder]] (1867–1957), American author of ''Little House on the Prairie''
* [[Laura Ingalls Wilder]] (1867–1957), American author of ''Little House on the Prairie''
* [[Laura Ellen Anderson]], author of ''Rainbow Grey'' and ''Amelia Fang''
* [[Laura Vanderkam]] (born 1978), American author, speaker and blogger


===Others===
===Others===
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* [[Murder of Laura Law|Laura Law]] (1914–1940), Finnish-American murder victim
* [[Murder of Laura Law|Laura Law]] (1914–1940), Finnish-American murder victim
* [[Laura Russello]] (born 1978), American community organizer, activist, and textile designer
* [[Laura Russello]] (born 1978), American community organizer, activist, and textile designer
* [[Laura Matilda Towne]] (1825-1901), American educator
* [[Laura Wooten]] (1920–2019), American poll worker
* [[Laura Wooten]] (1920–2019), American poll worker
* [[Laura Davis Worley]] (1849–1937), American dairy farmer
* [[Laura Davis Worley]] (1849–1937), American dairy farmer

Latest revision as of 21:54, 5 December 2024

Laura
Laurel wreaths are traditionally a symbol of honor and victory.
PronunciationEnglish: /ˈlɔːrə/ LOR-ə
German: [ˈlaʊʁa]
Italian: [ˈlaura]
Spanish: [ˈlawɾa]
French: [lɔʁa, loʁa]
GenderFemale
Name dayApril 18, October 19
Origin
Word/nameItaly
MeaningLaurus nobilis
Region of originLatin Europe
Other names
Related names
Lauraina, Lauraine, Laure, Lauren, Lauranna, Lauriana (or Laurianna), Laurie, Lori, Laurel, Laurielle, Lara, Lora, Larissa, Laurissa, Laureen
Laurentius
Laura de Noves, the subject of love poetry by Petrarch

Laura is a traditionally feminine given name in Europe and the Americas, of Latin origin, whose meaning ("bay laurel") is a metonym for a victor, and an early hypocorism from Laurel and Lauren.[1][2][3]

Origin and usage

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The name Laura is the feminized form of laurus, Latin for "bay laurel plant", which in the Greco-Roman era was used as a symbol of victory, honor or fame. The name represents the embodiment of victory and strength. The name Daphne, derived from Ancient Greek, carries the same meaning.

Popularity

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Main article: List of most popular given names

In British North America, the name Laura reached 17th most popular in 1880 and 1882, but dropped to #43 in 1899. It was among the top 50 names for female newborns for much of the early 20th century in the United States, but dropped to No. 100–120 between 1930 and 1950; reached No. 10 in 1969, and has since steadily decreased in popularity.

In Europe, Laura remains popular. In 2009 it ranked within the top 10 in Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Greenland, Luxembourg, Spain, and Switzerland.

Laura is occasionally conflated with Lara, which has different origins and is listed separately on name popularity lists.

Variants

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Notable people with the name

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Religion

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Academics

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Artists

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Businesspeople

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Celebrities

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  • Laura Anderson, Scottish television personality
  • Laura Anna [ms], better known as Jennifer Diana (2000-2021), Indonesian actress and internet celebrity
  • Laura Ashley (1925–1985), British fashion designer
  • Laura Biagiotti (1943–2017), Italian fashion designer
  • Laura Calder (born 1970), Canadian chef and host of program French Food at Home, from Food Network Canada
  • Laura Deming, American businesswoman
  • Laura Lang, American businesswoman
  • Laura Mercier (born 1960), French make-up artist in the cosmetics business
  • Laura Neri, Italian-Greek director
  • Laura Schlessinger (born 1947), American radio talk show host known as Dr. Laura
  • Laura Schwartz (born 1973), American political commentator
  • Laura Secord (1775–1868), Canadian heroine in the War of 1812

Entertainers

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Law

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Nobility

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Politics

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Science and technology

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Sports

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Writers and journalists

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Others

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Fictional characters

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Name days

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Christian name days for Laura:

  • January 15: Sweden
  • January 18: Estonia, Finland
  • January 22: France
  • April 18: Latvia
  • June 1: Czech Republic
  • June 5: Slovakia, Slovenia
  • June 17: Hungary, Lithuania, Poland
  • August 10: Austria, Germany
  • October 19: Lithuania, Italy, Spain, England

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Albaigès, Josep M.; Olivart, J. M. A. (1993). Diccionario de nombres de personas (in Spanish). Universitat de Barcelona. p. 156. ISBN 84-475-0264-3. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
  2. ^ "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov.
  3. ^ Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Laura". Behind the Name.
  4. ^ "Welsh Government: Popular Welsh names for girls". Retrieved 13 June 2019.
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  • Works related to Laura at Wikisource
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