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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.
"“People don’t come to therapy until they’re having the equivalent of an emotional heart attack,” psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb told CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta on his podcast Chasing Life recently."
— Andrea Kane, Therapy is more than lying on a couch and talking. Here are 5 ways it can boost happiness (2024)
"Lori was one of the most common girls' names for babies born in the 1960s."
"While she continued to cling to his arm, Lorraine pouted again. " Running away changed a lot of things, but it didn't change your name. Nobody's called me Lori for ages, but while you're here, we'll just have to put up with each other.""
— Christine W. Murphy, Through Iowa Glass (2006)
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A province in Armenia.
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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Etymology
In some cases a 20th-century spelling of Laurie (from Laura); in others, a short form of names like Loretta or Lorraine.
Class of 1900
Lori joined the language around 1900.
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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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