Lauren

Lauren is an English name derived from the Latin Laurentius, meaning of Laurentum, referring to the ancient Italian city whose name is associated with the laurel tree, a symbol of honor and victory. It originated as a feminine form of Laurence and gained widespread popularity in the English-speaking world during the twentieth century. The American actress Lauren Bacall helped bring the name to prominence in the 1940s and beyond. Related forms include Laura, Laurence, Laurel, Lorraine, and Lorenza.