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Name Origin

Laurence is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Laurentius. It means 'from Laurentum,' an ancient Italian city near Rome.

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Famous People

Laurence Olivier (1907-1989)

Actor

  • Considered one of the greatest actors of the 20th century
  • Won an Academy Award for Best Actor and four Tony Awards

Laurence Fishburne (1961-)

Actor, Producer, Screenwriter

  • Known for roles in films such as 'The Matrix', 'Boyz n the Hood'
  • Won a Tony Award for his performance in 'Two Trains Running'

Laurence Sterne (1713-1768)

Novelist, Cleric

  • Known for his innovative and humorous novel 'Tristram Shandy'

Laurence Freedman

Political scientist

  • Professor emeritus at King's College London
  • Expert on international relations and nuclear proliferation