What origin is the name Laurelei?

Laurelei comes from german naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Laurelei a popular name?

Laurelei is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Laurelei?

Names from the same german tradition pair naturally with Laurelei — for example William, Henry, Paul. You can browse more on our german names page.

Laurelei

Q: Is Laurelei a rare name?

Yes. Laurelei does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Laurelei

Laurelei

Girl

german

3 syllables

Laurelei is a german girl's name meaning "A German feminine name that is an alternative spelling of Lorelei. It refers to the legendary siren of the Rhine River.".

With german roots, Laurelei is a girl name that means "A German feminine name that is an alternative spelling of Lorelei. It refers to the legendary siren of the Rhine River.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: german
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A German feminine name that is an alternative spelling of Lorelei. It refers to the legendary siren of the Rhine River.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Laurelei

Very rare in US records

What does Laurelei mean?

Laurelei is a girl name of german origin meaning "A German feminine name that is an alternative spelling of Lorelei. It refers to the legendary siren of the Rhine River.".

Is Laurelei a rare name?

Yes. Laurelei does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Laurelei

William Henry Paul Raymond Lukas Leon

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Names with a similar meaning to Laurelei

Laurelei means "A German feminine name that is an alternative spelling of Lorelei. It refers to the legendary siren of the Rhine River." — these names share that spirit.