Laura Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Laura Name at a Glance

Name	Laura
Meaning	Laurel tree or sweet bay tree (symbols of honour and victory). The sonnets of 14th-century Italian poet Petrarch were addressed a lady named Laura, whose identity is still a mystery. Famous Bearer: Fashion designer Laura Ashley (l925-85).
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Laura Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Laura means “Laurel tree or sweet bay tree (symbols of honour and victory). The sonnets of 14th-century Italian poet Petrarch were addressed a lady named Laura, whose identity is still a mystery. Famous Bearer: Fashion designer Laura Ashley (l925-85”. 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.

Laura Name Origin

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

Is Laura a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Laura

When considering Laura for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.