Lori - name meaning and origin

The girl's name Lori \l(o)-ri\ is pronounced LORE-ee. It is of English origin. Modern variant of Laurie and Lora; diminutive of Laura (Latin) "laurel".

Lori has 12 variant forms: Loree, Loria, Lorian, Loriana, Loriann, Lorianne, Loriel, Lorilee, Lorilynn, Lorinda, Lorri and Loris.

For more information, see also the related name Lorraine.

Baby names that sound like Lori are Lari, Lory, Lorie and Liri.

Lori is a very popular female first name and a common surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Lori. Compare Lori with related baby names.