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Laurence
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A male given name derived from Latin, the counterpart of the female name Lauren.
"Laurence Olivier was one of the most celebrated actors of the 20th century."
How to Use Laurence
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional boy's name related to Lawrence.
Word Forms
Laurences plural
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Etymology
From the Latin name Laurentius, meaning "a person from Laurentum," a town whose name may derive from laurus, "laurel."