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Laurie

Boy / Girl name · 782 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Laurie: 782 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 25 births in 1987.

A short form of Laurence or Lawrence, Laurie shares its roots with the Latin Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' – an ancient Italian city, though it also became linked to the laurel wreath of victory. Historically a masculine nickname, Laurie has crossed into feminine use as a variant of Laura, and in Scotland it endures as both a given name and a prominent surname. Notable bearers include author Laurie Lee, whose memoir *Cider with Rosie* captured rural English childhood, and actor-musician Hugh Laurie, famed for *House*. The name also carries associations with the Canadian musician Laurie Anderson. While no place is directly named after a Laurie, the surname belongs to a Border Scottish clan with a long history.