Female Name
Laurette
lɔ.ʁɛt
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
costumiers
currently out of the US top 1000
diminutives
ends in -ette
historians
math
models
scientists
songwriters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
68/100
classic120%
formal100%
upper class120%
wholesome100%
delicate65%
refined100%
serious80%
Meaning & Etymology
Laurette is a French diminutive of the name Laura, which itself is derived from the Latin 'Laurus', meaning 'laurel'. The laurel tree and its leaves are symbols of victory and honor, often associated with poets and conquerors in ancient times. The name Laurette carries connotations of grace, victory, and poetic inspiration.
Etymology
Original Form:
Laura
Evolution:
From Latin 'Laurus' to the feminine form 'Laura', and then to the diminutive 'Laurette' in French.
Source:
Latin and French linguistic traditions