Laurie [ lawr-ee ] is a given name for women. It is a version of Laura. Laura is more common than Laurie. Sometimes, it can also be a surname. Laurie is a gender-neutral name that has been in use for centuries across various cultures with diverse interpretations. The name Laurie originated from the Latin name Laurentius, which signifies "a person from Laurentum." Laurentum was a historic city located in Italy, and individuals who hailed from that city were given the name Laurentius. This is a unique name (not in the top 1000 newborn names in the US in 2021).
People
Laurie Cunningham, English footballer (1956–1989) Laurie Anderson, American interdisciplinary artist and musician Laurie Holden, American-Canadian actress Laurie Hendren, Canadian computer scientist (1958-2019) Laurie Bird, film actor, photographer Laurie Metcalf, American actress