Laura
GirlOrigin: Latin · Spanish
Meaning
“feminine form of Latin laurus, 'laurel, bay tree'”
Cultural Notes
Popularized in medieval literature by Petrarch who wrote his famous sonnets to a woman named Laura.
Popularity
Rarity: common
Peak decade: 1960s
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Famous People Named Laura
- Laura Ingalls Wilder, Laura Bush, Laura Pausini
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