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* ]
* Lauran
* Lauryn * ]
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'''Lauren''' may be a given name or surname. The name's meaning may be "laurel tree", "sweet of honor", or "wisdom". It is derived from the French name ], a feminine version of ], which is in turn derived from the Roman surname ]. '''Lauren''' is mostly a feminine given name. The name's meaning may be "laurel tree", "sweet of honor", or "wisdom". It is derived from the French name ], a feminine version of ], which is in turn derived from the Roman surname ].


Although originally a male name, the name's popularity with females has been widely attributed to actress ] (born Betty Joan Perske).<ref></ref> It is a popular name in the ], the ], and ]. In the U.S. the name ranked #170 in 2018 and #148 in 2017. The name was most popular in the U.S. in the 1980s and 1990s. Although originally a male name, the name's popularity with females has been widely attributed to actress ] (born Betty Joan Perske).<ref></ref> It is a popular name in the ], the ], and ]. In the U.S. the name ranked #170 in 2018 and #148 in 2017. The name was most popular in the U.S. in the 1980s and 1990s.
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* ] (born 1994), American artistic gymnast * ] (born 1994), American artistic gymnast
* ], American writer * ], American writer
⚫ * ] (born 1997), American ice hockey player
* ] (born 1989), British singer, dancer and model * ] (born 1989), British singer, dancer and model
* ] (born 1988), British philanthropist * ] (born 1988), British philanthropist
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* ] (born 1984), Canadian producer * ] (born 1984), Canadian producer
* ] (1957–2021), American academic * ] (1957–2021), American academic
⚫ * ] (born 2001), American ice hockey player
* ] (born 1985), Australian volleyball player * ] (born 1985), Australian volleyball player
* ] (born 1976), South African novelist * ] (born 1976), South African novelist
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* ] (born 1979), British squash player * ] (born 1979), British squash player
* ], British author * ], British author
⚫ * ], American percussionist
* ] (born 1992), English footballer * ] (born 1992), English footballer
* ] (born 1986), New Zealand rugby player * ] (born 1986), New Zealand rugby player
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* ] (born 1967), American musician * ] (born 1967), American musician
* ] (born 1966), English novelist * ] (born 1966), English novelist
⚫ * ] (born 1988), former South African figure skater
* Lauren Zoe ] (born 2000), American artistic gymnast * Lauren Zoe ] (born 2000), American artistic gymnast
* ] (born 1993), US tennis player * ] (born 1993), US tennis player
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* ] (born 1985), South African fashion model * ] (born 1985), South African fashion model
* Lauren Elizabeth ] (born 1955), American actress * Lauren Elizabeth ] (born 1955), American actress
* ] (born 1982), American actress * ] (born 1982), American actress
* ] (born 1996), American soccer midfielder * ] (born 1996), American soccer midfielder
* ] (born 1991), gymnast * ] (born 1991), gymnast
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* ] (born 1987), Australian politician * ] (born 1987), Australian politician
* ] (born 1997), English actress * ] (born 1997), English actress
⚫ * ] (born 2001), South African rock climber
* ], Australian head chef * ], Australian head chef
* ] (born 1983), American mixed martial artist * ] (born 1983), American mixed martial artist
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* Lauren Keyana ] (born 1993), American actress * Lauren Keyana ] (born 1993), American actress
* ] (born 1987), American volleyball player * ] (born 1987), American volleyball player
* ] (born 1987), Miss Black Delaware USA 2007 * Lauren Parkes (born 1987), Miss Black Delaware USA 2007
* ] (born 1992), American actress * ] (born 1992), American actress
* ] (born 1991), American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist * ] (born 1991), American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist
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* ] (born 1978), American television producer * ] (born 1978), American television producer
* ], American LGBT activist * ], American LGBT activist
* ] (born 1988), American fashion journalist, blogger and model * ] (born 1988), American fashion journalist, blogger and model
* ] (born 1984), British squash player * ] (born 1984), British squash player
* ], American film producer * ], American film producer
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* ] (born 1987), American actress and model * ] (born 1987), American actress and model
* ] (born 1992), American singer-songwriter * ] (born 1992), American singer-songwriter
* ], British politician
* ] (born 1983), American professional racing cyclist * ] (born 1983), American professional racing cyclist
* ] (born 1963), author of the ''I Survived'' series and ''Emma-Jean Lazarus'' * ] (born 1963), author of the ''I Survived'' series and ''Emma-Jean Lazarus''
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* ] (born 1981), Canadian professional wrestler * ] (born 1981), Canadian professional wrestler
* ] (born 1999), Welsh taekwondo athlete * ] (born 1999), Welsh taekwondo athlete
* ] (born 1987), Canadian figure skater * Lauren Wilson (born 1987), Canadian figure skater
* ] (born 1990), English cricket player * ] (born 1990), English cricket player
* ] (born 1976), American writer * ] (born 1976), American writer
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* ] (born 1993), actress * ] (born 1993), actress
* ], American actress * ], American actress
⚫ * ] (born 1970), American author


== Fictional characters == == Fictional characters ==
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* ] in ''Neighbours'' * ] in ''Neighbours''
* ] in ''Hollyoaks'' * ] in ''Hollyoaks''
* ] in ''Glee'' * ] in '']''
* Lauren, protagonist of '']'' * Lauren, protagonist of '']''


Latest revision as of 06:40, 5 December 2024

For other uses, see Lauren (disambiguation).Not to be confused with Laurie (given name).
Lauren
Pronunciation/ˈlɔːrən/ LOR-ən, /ˈlɒrən/ LORR-ən
GenderUnisex (mostly female)
Language(s)
Origin
MeaningSweet of Honor
Region of origin
Other names
Variant form(s)
Related names

Lauren is mostly a feminine given name. The name's meaning may be "laurel tree", "sweet of honor", or "wisdom". It is derived from the French name Laurence, a feminine version of Laurent, which is in turn derived from the Roman surname Laurentius.

Although originally a male name, the name's popularity with females has been widely attributed to actress Lauren Bacall (born Betty Joan Perske). It is a popular name in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia. In the U.S. the name ranked #170 in 2018 and #148 in 2017. The name was most popular in the U.S. in the 1980s and 1990s.

Given name

Fictional characters

See also

References

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