Girl Name · English Origin
Laural
Laural — a girl name from the English tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Beloved one", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Loreal is on your shortlist, Laural belongs in the same conversation.
Laural meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Beloved one
Origin: English naming roots help connect Laural to related English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Laural as L·A·U·R·A·L, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Laural is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Laural variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Laurala, Laurale, Lauraly, Laura.
- Nicknames: Lau and L.
- Middle names: Pair Laural with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Laural middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Loreal, Laurel, Lauralee, Lorilee, Lorelai — full picks on the sibling names for Laural guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Laural? Browse our names like Laural guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Laural
What does the name Laural mean?
Laural means "Beloved one" and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Laural?
Laural originates in English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Laural?
Laural has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Laural a boy's or girl's name?
Laural is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Laural in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Laural sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Laural?
Names that share Laural's sound and style include Loreal, Laurel, Lauralee, Lorilee, Lorelai.
What middle names pair well with Laural?
Good middle-name fits for Laural pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Laural is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Laural is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Laural?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Laural share its rhythm without rhyming — Loreal, Laurel, Lauralee all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.