Laurie
/ˈlɔːri/noun
A given name, usually a diminutive of Laurence, Lawrence, or Laura.
Did you know?Laurie can descend from Laurence, whose Latin ancestor Laurentius meant “a person from Laurentum”; Laurentum’s name was traditionally associated with the sacred laurel tree, though that connection is debated by scholars.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Latin
Latin
Laurentius
“A person from Laurentum, an ancient city in Italy”
Late Latin
Latin
Laurentius
“A Roman personal name derived from the place-name Laurentum”
Old French
Old French
Lorenz / Laurens
“Forms of the Christian name derived from Latin Laurentius”
Middle English
English
Laurence / Lawrence
“A masculine given name inherited through French”
19th Century
English
Laurie
“A familiar diminutive of Laurence or Lawrence”
Modern English
English
Laurie
“A given name used for people of different genders, also used as a diminutive of Laura”