Lorelai is a girl's name of Germanic origin meaning “Alluring temptress.” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Lori, Rory. As of 2023, Lorelai ranks #472 among girls' names in the United States and is currently rising in popularity. Its highest US ranking was #472 in 2023.
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LOR-eh-ly
Phonetic spelling
Currently #472 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Lorelai means “Alluring temptress.” It is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Lorelai is pronounced LOR-eh-ly.
Lorelai is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Lorelai currently ranks #472 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Lorelai include Lori, Rory.
Middle names that pair well with Lorelai include Lorelai Rose, Lorelai Grace, Lorelai Marie, Lorelai Jane.
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“Alluring temptress (variant of Lorelai)”
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