Laurence

Laurence is derived from the Roman family name Laurentius, which means "from Laurentum." It has Latin origins and is related to the laurel tree.

Notable Namesakes

• Laurence Olivier - Actor, director, and producer in British theater.
• Laurence Fishburne - Actor known for "The Matrix" and "Boyz n the Hood."
• Laurence Fox - Actor in "Lewis" and British political commentator.
• Laurence Tureaud - Actor known as Mr. T from "The A-Team."
• Laurence Harvey - Actor in "The Manchurian Candidate" and "Room at the Top."
• Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen - Interior designer and television personality.
• Laurence Tribe - American legal scholar and professor at Harvard Law.
• Laurence Binyon - Poet known for "For the Fallen" (Ode of Remembrance).
• Laurence J. Peter - Educator and author of "The Peter Principle."
• Laurence D. Fink - CEO of BlackRock, a global investment firm.

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Name Variants

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