Laurette

Laurette is a French feminine diminutive formed from Laure, the French form of Laura, which derives from the Latin laurus, meaning laurel tree. The laurel was a symbol of honor and victory in ancient Rome, famously associated with the legend of the nymph Daphne, who was transformed into a laurel by the gods. Laurette enjoyed use particularly in France and French-speaking regions as an affectionate, softened variant of Laure. Related forms include Laura, Lauren, Laurel, and Loretta.