Larry
Larry began as a short form of Lawrence, from the Latin "Laurentius" — meaning "from Laurentum," a city whose name derives from "laurus" (laurel). The laurel was the symbol of victory in ancient Rome. Saint Lawrence was a 3rd-century deacon martyred by being roasted on a gridiron. Larry was a top-100 American name from 1935 to 1985, peaking at #12 in 1947. The peak was so concentrated that Larry now reads as definitively mid-century. Larry (the comedian Larry David, born 1947, creator of "Seinfeld" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm") is the most acclaimed modern bearer. Larry (the basketball player Larry Bird, born 1956, the Boston Celtics legend) gave the name a sports charge. Larry King (1933-2021), the broadcaster, gave the name a TV dimension. I find Larry has a brisk, mid-century quality — the "L" opening is gentle, the "rr" gives it softness, and the "ee" ending gives it brightness. The name has been outside the US top 500 since 2015. Larry is a male name of Latin / English origin that means "From Laurentum (short form of Lawrence)". Brisk, mid-century, and approachable. The name sounds friendly. Larrys tend to be sharp. US peaked #12 in 1947. Outside top 500 since 2015. Well-known people named Larry include Larry David (comedian), Larry Bird (basketball), Larry King (broadcaster), Larry (short form of Lawrence). Common variations and related forms of Larry include Lawrence (full form), Larr (variant), Lari (variant), Laz (related).