Lorelei

Girl's name

Lorelei is a German name derived from the combination of two Germanic elements: "lure" meaning "to whisper" and "ley" meaning "rock."

Meaning Enchantress
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 684
Peak year 2016

Appears In These Collections

Names Starting With L

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Lorelei King - Voice actress in audiobooks and video games.
  • Lorelei Linklater - Actress known for "Boyhood" film.
  • Lorelei Taron - Argentine singer and wife of Radamel Falcao.
  • Lorelei Shellist - Model and author of "Runway Runaway."
  • Lorelei Mahoney - Character in "Gilmore Girls" TV series.
  • Lorelei Gilmore - Fictional character in "Gilmore Girls" TV series.

Sisters for Lorelei

Girl names closely related to Lorelei

Lorelai Elaina Alaina Addison Eleanor Harper Parker Madilyn

Brothers for Lorelei

Boy names closely related to Lorelei

Parker Grayson Elliott Cooper Wyatt Tobias Easton Judah

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Lorelei

Armida Lorelai Sirena

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