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Lauren

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Meaning and origin
Lauren is a French girl name. The meaning of the name is `Crowned with Laurel `.

Where is it used?
The name Lauren is mainly used in English.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Laryn (In English (Modern))
Lauryn (In English)

For the opposite sex use:
In English: Larry (M)
In English: Laurence (M)
In English: Loren (B)

See also
In Scottish: Labhrainn
In Scandinavian: Lars
In Irish: Labhr�s
In Finnish: Lauri
In Finnish: Lasse
In Finnish: Lassi
In English, Spanish, Portuguese and in Italian: Lorena
In English: Lorrin
In English: Lawrence
In English: Laurencia
In English: Lorin
In English: Larrie

What Lauren`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Lauren:
I love it,I was named after Lauren Baca,she was pretty.
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing,its perfect.
If my name wasn`t Lauren....:
i would be called faith,rebecca,or lance if i was a boy.
Extra information:
it is beautiful in cursive.
The best thing about the name Lauren:
It's elegant and FRENCH!
The worst thing about the name:
it's not very unique...
If my name wasn`t Lauren....:
I'd like to be called Jamie
Extra information:
thats about it...
The best thing about the name Lauren:
It was unique when I was growing up..
The worst thing about the name:
It's not unique now..
If my name wasn`t Lauren....:
it would have been Jennifer or Jeremy if I was a boy.
Extra information:
I hated being called Loren!
The best thing about the name Lauren:
it is a beautiful name
The worst thing about the name:
nothing!
If my name wasn`t Lauren....:
it wold be emily
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Lauren:
It's pretty, and classy
The worst thing about the name:
People spell it like Loren...which is ANNOYING!
If my name wasn`t Lauren....:
It would have been Elizabeth
Extra information:
My mom got the idea for the name from a T.V. show in 1992 the year I was born.
The best thing about the name Lauren:
I love how it is written, and it is easy to learn.
The worst thing about the name:
it is kind of boring sometimes, i wish i had a more exciting name
If my name wasn`t Lauren....:
it would be Emily.
Extra information:
you can be any kind of person and have this name.
The best thing about the name Lauren:
It is an elegant name that isn't too formal and isn't too casual
The worst thing about the name:
People spell my name incorrectly (with an O instead of an AU)
If my name wasn`t Lauren....:
I go by Laurie now, but my mother would have named me Storm or Bituin (Filipino for Star).
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Lauren:
There are a LOT of famous Laurens. My fave is Lauren Conrad.
The worst thing about the name:
It isn't that individual.
If my name wasn`t Lauren....:
It would have been Meygan, Chelsea, or Conor if I was a boy!!!
Extra information:
I like the spins people put on it... Lozza, Lollie, Lala...
The best thing about the name Lauren:
It's pretty and written beautifully!
The worst thing about the name:
Way way way too common! Growing up there were always other Laurens in class. There were 3 including me until I was 13! I hated never knowing who the teacher was referring to!
If my name wasn`t Lauren....:
It would have been Jessica.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Lauren:
It is easy to spell and easy to pronounce.
The worst thing about the name:
It is WAY too common. The year I was born (1990) is the most common year for the name Lauren.
If my name wasn`t Lauren....:
I would not have a lot of the nicknames I have now. (Laur, Laurie, Laurnie, Ren, etc.)
Extra information:
All-in-all it is an okay name, but I would have preferred something a little more unique.
The best thing about the name Lauren:
It is pretty!
The worst thing about the name:
It is french and I wan't too have a Welsh name!
If my name wasn`t Lauren....:
It would be weird
Extra information:
If I wasn't called Lauren I would wan't o be called Megan or Emily!
The best thing about the name Lauren:
Lauren Baccal and Lauren Hutton etc. a lot of great ladies of the silver screen were named Lauren
The worst thing about the name:
A lot of people my age are named Lauren and you can't really shorten it into a nickname.
If my name wasn`t Lauren....:
I would be Jason if I hadn't been a girl
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Lauren:
it is elegant, refined, distinguished, and beautiful
The worst thing about the name:
nothing
If my name wasn`t Lauren....:
?
Extra information:
people with this name are able to grow into it. She could be athletic, a brain, funny, sweet or whatever she wants!
The best thing about the name Lauren:
Its easy to pronounce
The worst thing about the name:
People tend to put their own spin on it (i.e. Laura Laurene Laurie, or worse Lor.)
If my name wasn`t Lauren....:
I wouldnt be known. There arent mant black girls named Lauren where I'm from. They always say I have a White girl name(statistically its true but geesh)
Extra information:
I think I stand out more.
The best thing about the name Lauren:
Everybody know's how to pronounce it so you don't have to correct everyone who says your name.
The worst thing about the name:
There are a LOT of people called Lauren.
If my name wasn`t Lauren....:
i don't think so..
Extra information:
my real name is Lauren-Jodie and i love it cos theres loads of nicknames you can use (I use Lori-Jo)
The best thing about the name Lauren:
Im not one of many, when somone says lauren they're generally talking to me
The worst thing about the name:
when people call me laura, lorraine or anyother varations
If my name wasn`t Lauren....:
it is an important factor to my life but has hasnt been the only reason i am where i am
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Lauren:
easy to pronounce
The worst thing about the name:
its too comon
If my name wasn`t Lauren....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Lauren:
not alot of peuple have te name, and i think its actually pretty
The worst thing about the name:
people always seem to pronounce it LOREN instead of LAUREN
If my name wasn`t Lauren....:
not really
Extra information:
not a lot of people have the name
The best thing about the name Lauren:
there really isnt a best thing
The worst thing about the name:
its too common. i'm pregnant right now and im tryin to come up with unique names BECAUSE i hear my name so much and dont like it.
If my name wasn`t Lauren....:
i wouldve felt more individual
Extra information:
dont name your daughter lauren. be a little more original =]
The best thing about the name Lauren:
there are alot of people who have this name
The worst thing about the name:
you can't get any good icknames out of it
If my name wasn`t Lauren....:
...not sure....
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More `Lauren` links
Lauren as abbreviation
Actors named Lauren
Lauren in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Lauren

Lauren appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 28. In the last 128 years Lauren has occupied a spot in the top 1000 without interruptions. The name reached the top-100 19 times. 1990 was a `top year` for the name Lauren. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #10. The last time Lauren appeared among the most common names was in 1950. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	28
2006	24
2005	21
2004	16
2003	15
2002	13
2001	15
2000	11
1999	12
1998	14
1997	14
1996	16
1995	15
1994	14
1993	12
1992	12
1991	13
1990	10
1980	38
1970	239
1960	239
1950	393
1940	---
1930	---
1920	---
1910	---
1900	---
1890	---
1880	---