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Name Origin

Larry is a diminutive of Laurence, which originates from the Roman name Laurentius. Laurentius means 'from Laurentum', an ancient Italian city. Therefore, Larry indirectly signifies a connection to this historical place.

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Famous People

Larry Bird (1956-)

Former professional basketball player, coach

  • NBA Hall of Famer
  • 3-time NBA champion with the Boston Celtics
  • 3-time NBA Most Valuable Player

Larry King (1933-2021)

Television and radio host

  • Hosted CNN's Larry King Live for 25 years
  • Interviewed thousands of notable figures
  • Won multiple Peabody Awards and Emmy Awards

Larry Page (1973-)

Internet entrepreneur

  • Co-founder of Google
  • Pioneer in search engine technology