About Laurence
The name Laurence is of Latin origin and means "from Laurentum." It is derived from the Roman cognomen Laurentius, which was derived from the Latin word "laurus," meaning "laurel." The laurel tree was considered a symbol of honor and victory in ancient Rome. Therefore, the name Laurence is often associated with qualities such as honor, victory, and distinction.
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Most individuals with the name Laurence are male.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -11.94% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Laurence in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Laurence using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.