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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 Fressinet (1973-)

Chess Grandmaster

  • 2-time French Chess Champion
  • World Chess Championship candidate

Laurent Blanc (1965-)

Football Manager & Former Player

  • Won the UEFA European Championship as a player in 2000
  • Managed the French national team from 2010 to 2012
  • Won Ligue 1 titles with both Bordeaux and Paris Saint-Germain

Laurent Garnier (1966-)

Techno DJ & Producer

  • Pioneer of the French techno scene
  • Released critically acclaimed albums such as 'Shot in the Dark' and 'The Man with the Red Face'

Laurent Binet (1972-)

Author

  • Won the Prix Goncourt for his novel 'HHhH' in 2010