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Name Origin

Laurent is a French masculine given name, derived from the Latin 'Laurentius', meaning 'from Laurentum'. Laurentum was an ancient Roman city located in Latium, Italy.

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Famous People

Laurent Blanc (1965-)

Footballer, Manager

  • Won the UEFA European Championship with France in 2000.
  • Managed the French national team and Paris Saint-Germain.

Laurent Garnier (1966-)

DJ, Producer

  • Pioneer of the techno and house music scenes.
  • Released influential albums like "Shot in the Dark".

Laurent Gbagbo (1945-)

Politician

  • President of Côte d'Ivoire from 2000 to 2011.
  • Convicted by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity.

Laurent Fabius (1946-)

Politician

  • Prime Minister of France (1984-1986)
  • Minister of Foreign Affairs (2012-2016)

Laurent Koscielny (1985-)

Footballer

  • Won the FA Cup with Arsenal (2014, 2017)

Laurent Kabila (1939-2001)

Politician

  • President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (1997-2001)
  • Led the rebellion that ousted Mobutu Sese Seko

Similar Names

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Sibling Names

Elodie

Both Laurent and Elodie are French names with a classic elegance and sophistication.

Camille

Camille shares the same French origin as Laurent, offering a harmonious sibling pairing with a similar style.

Lucas

Laurent and Lucas are both strong, classic names that share a timeless appeal.