Larry

Larry is an English diminutive of Lawrence, which derives from the Latin Laurentius, meaning from Laurentum, an ancient Italian city whose name is associated with the laurel tree. The laurel was a symbol of honor and victory in classical antiquity, lending the name a prestigious connotation. Saint Lawrence, a third-century Christian martyr, helped spread the name widely throughout Europe. Closely related forms include Lars, Laurent, Lorenzo, and Laurence.