Larry

Larry is an English given name that originated as a pet form of Lawrence, itself derived from the Latin Laurentius, meaning of or from Laurentum, a city whose name is associated with the Latin laurus, meaning laurel. The laurel wreath was a Roman symbol of victory and honor, lending the name a distinguished classical heritage. Saint Lawrence, a third-century Christian martyr, helped spread the name throughout medieval Europe. Related forms include Laurence, Lars, Laurent, Lorenzo, and Lorenz.