Girl Name · Latin Origin
Laurene
Considering Laurene? It is a girl name whose meaning is "Laurel", rooted in Latin naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Lauraine.
Laurene meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Laurel
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Laurene to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Laurene as L·A·U·R·E·N·E, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Laurene is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Laurene variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Laurenea, Laurenee, Laureney, Lauren.
- Nicknames: Laur and L.
- Middle names: Pair Laurene with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Laurene middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Lauraine, Larraine, Larene, Lorine, Loraine — full picks on the sibling names for Laurene guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Laurene? Browse our names like Laurene 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 Laurene
What does the name Laurene mean?
Laurene means "Laurel" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Laurene?
Laurene originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Laurene?
Laurene has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Laurene a boy's or girl's name?
Laurene is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Laurene in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Laurene sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Laurene?
Names that share Laurene's sound and style include Lauraine, Larraine, Larene, Lorine, Loraine.
What middle names pair well with Laurene?
Good middle-name fits for Laurene pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Laurene is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Laurene is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Laurene?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Laurene share its rhythm without rhyming — Lauraine, Larraine, Larene all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.