Female Name
Lori
ˈlɔɹ.i
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
1960s
comedians
currently out of the US top 1000
DC Comics characters
diminutives
Happy Days characters
isograms
Mare of Easttown characters
The Good Witch characters
The Loud House characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
71/100
informal100%
common65%
natural65%
wholesome120%
refined80%
simple140%
Meaning & Etymology
Lori is a diminutive form of the names Laura and Lorraine, as well as other names beginning with 'Lor'. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s, reaching its peak as the 8th most popular name for girls in 1963. The name is associated with various cultural and historical contexts, including its use in different regions and its connection to notable individuals and events.
Etymology
Original Form:
Diminutive of Laura, Lorraine
Evolution:
The name Lori evolved as a shortened form of longer names beginning with 'Lor', becoming a standalone name in the mid-20th century.
Source:
Historical naming conventions and popularity trends in the United States.