Laurette

Laurette is a female first name that is considered a French pet form of Laura or Laure.

What does the name Laurette mean?

Laurette is a girl's name that originally comes from French and represents a pet form of Laura or Laure. Translated, the name means 'the one from Laurentum'. Later, it was also interpreted as 'the little one crowned with laurel'. In ancient Rome, the laurel wreath symbolized a victory or a triumph. The name has its roots in Latin, derived either from the word Laurentum, which refers to an ancient city in Latium, or from laurus, meaning 'the laurel' as well as 'the laurel wreath'. Other variants include Laurel, Laurell, Laurelle, Laurelien, Laureline, Laurelin, Laurelay, Laurella, and Laureta.

Where does the name Laurette come from?

The etymology of Laurette is Latin. The name means 'the little one crowned with laurel' or 'the one from Laurentum'. The Latin composition comes either from Laurentum, the ancient city in Latium, or from laurus, the laurel as well as the laurel wreath. The name is used in French.

How do you pronounce Laurette?

The sound and pronunciation of Laurette are compact and slightly accented. In the pronunciation 'Lau-ret-te' [loˈʁɛt], the emphasized ending '-ett' creates a distinctive compression that gives the name a clear conclusion. The combination of a gentle beginning and a firm end creates an exciting sound structure. As a result, Laurette appears both structured and concise - elegant, yet with a clear contour.

When is the name day of Laurette?

The name day of Laurette is celebrated on August 10.

Popularity

In Germany, Laurette is a rather rare first name. In 2012, it reached the 3,656th place on the list of the most common female first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Laurette was given in Germany less than 10 times, placing it at 10,750th. In the last ten years, there have been no newborns with this name. For the global popularity and frequency of Laurette, here are the latest rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Letti / Lori

Similar first names

Famous people

• Laurette la Perle (singer)
• Laurette Luez (American actress)
• Laurette Onkelinx (Belgian politician (Partie Socialiste))
• Laurette Spang (American actress)
• Laurette Taylor (American actress)