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Lorelei: Meaning & Origin

Lorelei is a girl name of Germany origin meaning “Murmuring rock”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 26% of baby names. With 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.

Pronunciation

LOH-reh-lie

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

74/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 26% of popular names.

Nicknames

LoriLei

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

20%
64
2010
51
Current
#26
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Lorelei Gabrielle
  • Lorelei Nadine
  • Lorelei Simone

Famous Namesakes

  • Lorelei Lee

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Lorelei