Lorelei Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lorelei Name at a Glance

Name	Lorelei
Meaning	'Temptress'; A rocky cliff on the Rhine river dangerous to boat passage; the Lorelei whose singing lures men to destruction.
Origin	German
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Lorelei Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lorelei means “'Temptress'; A rocky cliff on the Rhine river dangerous to boat passage; the Lorelei whose singing lures men to destruction”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Lorelei Name Origin

Our database records Lorelei under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Lorelei a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Lorelei is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Lorelei

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