English word origin

Etymology of Lori

In some cases, a 20th century spelling variant of Laurie, from Laura. In other cases, a diminutive form of names such as Loretta and Lorraine.

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Source etymology 1

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name

A female given name, popular in the US in the 1960s.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

In some cases, a 20th century spelling variant of Laurie, from Laura. In other cases, a diminutive form of names such as Loretta and Lorraine.

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Source etymology 2

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name

A province of Armenia.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Armenian Լոռի (Loṙi).

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