Lorelai

Girl's name

Lorelai is of German origin, derived from the name Loreley. It is associated with a rock on the Rhine River in Germany.

Meaning Enchantress
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 786 Rising
Peak year 2024

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Names Starting With L

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Lorelai Gilmore - Fictional character on TV show "Gilmore Girls."
  • Lorelai Lee - Character in the novel "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes."
  • Lorelai Martins - Actress known for "The Vampire Diaries."
  • Lorelai Linklater - Actress in the film "Boyhood."
  • Lorelai King - Narrator of audiobooks, including "Harry Potter" series.

Sisters for Lorelai

Girl names closely related to Lorelai

Lorelei Alaina Elaina Madilyn Addison Parker Charli Lilly

Brothers for Lorelai

Boy names closely related to Lorelai

Parker Elliott Wyatt Jaxon Judah Grayson Tobias Gage

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Lorelai

Armida Lorelei Sirena

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