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Lor

Girl Name day: October 19 In French: Lorik
Lor is a short form of Lori: on birth records it is written Lori (342,032 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Lori page. Also a short form of Lora, Lorna, Saylor.
Origin: Latin (via Laura / Laurel). Meaning: laurel; the laurel crown of victory.
Lori is a pet form of Laura (and of Lorraine/Loretta), from the Latin laurus 'laurel', the evergreen of the victor's crown.

Name day for Lor

October 19

Why this day? Lor is a short form of Lori, and shares its name day.

Lor is celebrated in the United States on October 19.

The story of the name Lor

Lor is a short form of Lori. It keeps its origin (Latin (via Laura / Laurel)) and meaning — laurel; the laurel crown of victory, and shares its name day, October 19.

On birth records, Lor is rarely written as such: the Lors are Loris (342,032 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Lori page. Lor is also a short form of Lora, Lorna, Saylor.

Frequently asked questions about Lor

What does Lor mean?

Lor is a short form of Lori, which means laurel; the laurel crown of victory.

When is Lor's name day?

October 19, together with Lori: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Lor a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Lori.

Lor's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Lor

Bottom 10

  1. Lulu52%
  2. Elton53%
  3. Lennie53%
  4. Buster54%
  5. Dolly57%
  6. Elmo59%
  7. Concepcion60%
  8. Manuela60%
  9. Erna60%
  10. Santo60%

Love potential for Lor

Bottom 10

  1. Merlin42%
  2. Ouida43%
  3. Wiley45%
  4. Alpha46%
  5. Lulu46%
  6. Waldo47%
  7. Iona49%
  8. Sybil49%
  9. Oren49%
  10. Elton49%

Professional potential for Lor

Bottom 10

  1. Hilton42%
  2. Leonor49%
  3. Idella52%
  4. Tillie54%
  5. Roxie55%
  6. Lucious55%
  7. Napoleon56%
  8. Marlyn56%
  9. Lulu56%
  10. Waldo56%

Crush potential for Lor

Bottom 10

  1. Lulu44%
  2. Erna47%
  3. Merlin47%
  4. Lennie47%
  5. Bertie49%
  6. Dolly51%
  7. Elton52%
  8. Elmo52%
  9. Merrill53%
  10. Ouida53%
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