Lauren

Lauren is an English name derived from the Latin Laurentum, a city near Rome whose name is associated with the laurus, meaning laurel tree, a plant symbolizing honor and victory in Roman culture. It originated as a feminine form of Laurence, itself drawn from the Roman family name Laurentius. The name gained widespread popularity in the English-speaking world during the mid-twentieth century, partly through the fame of American actress Lauren Bacall. Related forms include Laura, Laurel, Laurence, Loren, and Lorraine.