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Name Origin

Laura is a feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning 'bay laurel.' The bay laurel was a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Rome, often awarded to poets and heroes.

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Famous People

Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867-1957)

Author

  • Authored the Little House on the Prairie book series

Laura Dern (1967-)

Actress

  • Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
  • Known for roles in Jurassic Park, Big Little Lies

Laura Linney (1964-)

Actress

  • Academy Award nominations for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress
  • Known for roles in You Can Count on Me, Ozark

Laura Pausini (1974-)

Singer-songwriter

  • Won a Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album in 2006
  • One of the best-selling music artists in Italian history

Laura Nyro (1947-1997)

Singer-songwriter

  • Influential figure in the singer-songwriter movement of the 1960s and 1970s
  • Known for hits like 'Stoned Soul Picnic' and 'Wedding Bell Blues'