| Meaning | laurel tree |
| Origin | Latin |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Laurel |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Lau-rel |
Rich with botanical elegance, this name conjures images of verdant gardens and classical symbolism. It possesses a vintage charm that's experiencing renewed appreciation, making it both nostalgic and fresh simultaneously. The name's association with achievement and honor adds a layer of distinction that can inspire confidence. Its soft 'l' sounds create a gentle, approachable quality while the overall structure maintains dignity and poise. This option suits parents who value nature-inspired names but prefer something less commonly encountered than Rose or Lily. The name ages exceptionally well, adapting gracefully from childhood through all life stages with equal appropriateness.
| Lauri |
| Rel |
| Lolly |
| Lori |
| Elle |
| Laurel Holloman | American actress and artist |
| Laurel Burch | American artist and designer |
| Laurel Clark | American astronaut and medical doctor |
| Laurel Nakadate | American video artist and photographer |
| Laurel Edwards | American country music radio host |
| Laurel Snyder | American author and poet |
| Laurel Thatcher Ulrich | American historian and Pulitzer Prize winner |
| Laurel Halo | American electronic musician and producer |
| Laurel Clark Runnels | American model and Miss America 2014 |
| Laurel Aitken | Jamaican singer and songwriter |
| Laurel Cohen-Pfister | American professional golfer |
| Laurel Cronin | American actress and comedian |
| Laurel Kemper | American figure skater |
| Laurel Vail | American actress and producer |
| Laurel Frank | Australian Paralympic athlete |
| Laurel van der Wal | Dutch field hockey player |
| Laurel McGoff | Canadian curler |
| Laurel King | British archaeologist and academic |
| Laurel Clark Kelley | American biographer and historian |
| Laurel Castillo | Character from the TV series "How to Get Away with Murder" |
| Laurel Gand | Character from the Star Wars Expanded Universe |
| Laurel Lightfoot | Character from the animated movie "Onward" |
| Laurel Grayson | Character from the TV series "The Good Wife" |
| Laurel O'Donnell | Character from the TV series "Power Rangers Dino Thunder" |
| Laurel Mercer | Character from the TV series "The Lying Game" |
| Laurel Takashima | Character from the TV series "Babylon 5" |
| Laurel Lance | Character from the TV series "Arrow" |
| Laurel Banning | Character from the soap opera "One Life to Live" |
| Laurel Darva | Character from the TV series "Guiding Light" |
| Laurel Coppock | Actress known as Jan from Toyota commercials |
| Laurel Holloman | Character from the TV series "The L Word" |
| Laurel Ritter | Character from the TV series "Supernatural" |
| Laurel Wreath | Character from the webcomic "The Wandering Ones" |
| Laurel Proudfoot | Character from the book "The House with Chicken Legs" |
| Laurel Ann Boyd | Character from the book "The Whispers of the Fallen" |
| Laurel Smith | Character from the TV series "Young Americans" |
| Laurel-Darkeyes | Character from the book "Mage's Blood" by David Hair |
| Laurel Simmons | Character from the TV series "Beyond Belief - Fact or Fiction" |