Lauralei

Lauralei Meaning & Origin

About Lauralei
The name "Lauralei" is a variant spelling of the name "Lorelei" and is of German origin. It is derived from the combination of the German words "lureln" meaning "murmuring" and "ley" meaning "rock." In German folklore, Lorelei refers to a siren-like figure who sits on a rock along the Rhine River, enchanting sailors with her beautiful voice and causing them to crash their ships. Therefore, the name Lauralei is often associated with beauty, enchantment, and the power to captivate others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lauralei are female.

Lauralei Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LRL
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L06040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AO0 R EY1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/lauralei*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lauralei in Braille

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

The name Lauralei in braille

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

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

The name Lauralei in sign language

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