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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

  • Wrote the Little House on the Prairie series

Laura Dern (1966-)

Actress

  • Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
  • Emmy Award winner

Laura Pausini (1974-)

Singer-songwriter

  • Grammy Award winner
  • One of the best-selling music artists in Italy

Laura Mercier

Makeup artist, entrepreneur

  • Founded her own cosmetics line
  • Known for creating natural-looking makeup

Laura Nyro (1947-1997)

Singer-songwriter

  • Influential figure in the folk-rock genre
  • Wrote songs covered by artists like Barbra Streisand and Blood, Sweat & Tears