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Lori

lor-ee

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.”

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A female given name that was especially popular in the United States during the 1960s.
"Lori was one of the most common girls' names for babies born in the 1960s."
2
A province in Armenia.

How to Use Lori

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In plain EnglishA common mid-century American first name, and separately the name of an Armenian province.

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Etymology

In some cases a 20th-century spelling of Laurie (from Laura); in others, a short form of names like Loretta or Lorraine.

· First attested 1900

Class of 1900 Lori joined the language around 1900.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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