Lori
Lori (name) means a female given name that was especially popular in the United States during the 1960s. Example: “Lori was one of the most common girls' names for babies born in the 1960s.”
How to Use Lori
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common mid-century American first name, and separately the name of an Armenian province.
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_____ was one of the most common girls' names for babies born in the 1960s.
Etymology
In some cases a 20th-century spelling of Laurie (from Laura); in others, a short form of names like Loretta or Lorraine.
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What does “Lori” mean?
The word “Lori” means a female given name that was especially popular in the United States during the 1960s. In plain terms, a common mid-century American first name, and separately the name of an Armenian province.
How do you pronounce “Lori”?
“Lori” is pronounced lor-ee (/loɹ.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “Lori” in a sentence?
Here is “Lori” used in a sentence: “Lori was one of the most common girls' names for babies born in the 1960s.”
What part of speech is “Lori”?
“Lori” is a name.
Where does the word “Lori” come from?
The word “Lori” dates back to around 1900. In some cases a 20th-century spelling of Laurie (from Laura); in others, a short form of names like Loretta or Lorraine.
Is “Lori” a common word?
“Lori” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Lori” have?
“Lori” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female given name that was especially popular in the United States during the 1960s.
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