Laurene

Laurene is a French feminine form of the Latin name Laurentius, itself derived from Laurus, meaning laurel tree or laurel wreath, a plant associated in ancient Rome with honor, victory, and poetic achievement. The name entered English-speaking use as a variant of Lauren and Laurene developed alongside related forms such as Laureen and Laurene as softer, feminized elaborations. Cognates and close relatives include Laura, Lauren, Laurence, and Lorena, all sharing the same classical root.