Larry

Larry Meaning & Origin

About Larry
The name Larry is a diminutive form of Lawrence, derived from the Latin name Laurentius, meaning "from Laurentum." It is believed to have originated from the Roman city of Laurentum, which was known for its laurel trees. The name Larry is often associated with qualities such as strength, honor, and victory, reflecting the symbolism of the laurel wreath in ancient times.

🌍 Origin
✨ Name Variations
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Larry are male.

Larry Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -2.23% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlΙ›ri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Larry in Braille

Here's how to represent Larry in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Larry in braille

How to Spell the Name Larry in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Larry using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Larry in sign language

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