Lauren
0 antonyms and opposites of Lauren, grouped by meaning.
Name — A unisex given name derived from Latin, related to Laurence and Lawrence.
Etymology
A Latin-derived clipping of Laurentius, a doublet of Laurence.
Full origin of Lauren →Frequently asked questions
What does “Lauren” mean?
The word “Lauren” means a unisex given name derived from Latin, related to Laurence and Lawrence. In plain terms, a first name, usually feminine, meaning roughly "from Laurentum" or associated with the laurel plant.
How do you pronounce “Lauren”?
“Lauren” is pronounced LO-ruhn (/ˈlɔɹɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Lauren” in a sentence?
Here is “Lauren” used in a sentence: “Lauren decided to study law after graduating.”
What part of speech is “Lauren”?
“Lauren” is a name.
Where does the word “Lauren” come from?
The word “Lauren” comes from Latin. A Latin-derived clipping of Laurentius, a doublet of Laurence.
Is “Lauren” a common word?
“Lauren” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Is Lauren a girl's name or a boy's name?
Lauren is a unisex given name, used for both girls and boys. In recent decades it has been given mainly to girls in English-speaking countries, but it developed in connection with the traditionally male names Laurence and Lawrence and is still used for men.
What is the difference between Lauren and Laura?
Both names belong to the same Latin family. Lauren is generally treated as a form of Laurence or Lawrence, while Laura comes directly from the Latin word for the laurel tree, a classical symbol of honour and victory. In practice they are separate names rather than variants: a Lauren is not usually called Laura.
Is Lauren short for anything?
No, Lauren is a complete name in its own right rather than an abbreviation. It is related to Laurence and Lawrence, and people named Lauren may shorten it informally, but Lauren itself is the full name.