Lorri
Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Lorri: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1983.
Lorri is a charming variant spelling of Lori, itself a diminutive of Laura, which derives from the Latin *laurus* meaning "laurel"—the plant used in ancient Rome to crown victors and poets, symbolising honour and triumph. One notable bearer is the acclaimed American author Lorrie Moore, celebrated for her witty short stories like *Birds of America*. Actress Lorri Bagley, known for her role in *Ace Ventura: Pet Detective*, also carries the name. While no major towns share the name, the root "laurel" appears in place names such as Laurel, Maryland, and the Laurel Mountains. Lorri enjoyed particular popularity in the 1960s and 1970s, and its double-'r' spelling gives a softer, more distinctive feel than the standard Lori, making it a sweet, understated choice with classical roots.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19833 babies
- Latest (1998)
- #6643 babies
- Total births
- 6since 1983
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y