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How to pronounce Lawrence (LOR-ens)

Lawrence

LOR-ens

Lorens

The 'aw' is long. Also spelled Laurence. Often shortened to Laurie.

Notes

The 'aw' is long. Also spelled Laurence. Often shortened to Laurie.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Latin via Old French
Meaning
from Laurentum (laurel-crowned)

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Lozza
Why we shorten names like this →

Notable people

  • Lawrence of Arabia (T. E. Lawrence)
  • Lawrence Olivier (English actor)

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