Lauren
Lauren is the feminine of Laurence or Laurens, both of which come from the Latin "Laurentius" — meaning "from Laurentum," a city whose name derives from "laurus" (laurel). The name thus shares its root with Laura. The laurel was the symbol of victory in ancient Rome. Lauren crossed from surname to first-name usage in the mid-20th century, originally for boys. Lauren was a top-100 American name from 1965 to 2005, peaking at #9 in 1989. The most famous bearer is Lauren Bacall (1924-2014), the actress known for "To Have and Have Not" (1944) and her marriage to Humphrey Bogart. Lauren Hutton (born 1943), the supermodel, gave the name a fashion dimension. Lauren (the brand by Ralph Lauren) made the name inseparable from American fashion. I find Lauren has an elegant, slightly 1980s quality — the "L" opening is gentle, and the "ren" ending gives it a slightly French feel. The name has been outside the US top 200 since 2014. Lauren is a female name of Latin (via French) origin that means "Laurel (feminine of Laurence)". Elegant, 80s, and a little fashion-forward. The name sounds graceful. Laurens tend to be composed. US peaked #9 in 1989. Outside top 200 since 2014. Well-known people named Lauren include Lauren Bacall (actress), Lauren Hutton (model), Ralph Lauren (designer), Lauren (fictional, various). Common variations and related forms of Lauren include Laurence (male form), Loren (variant), Lauryn (variant), Laurena (elaboration).