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Laurence

Meaning — Laurence is a French given name used for both men and women, from the Latin Laurentius meaning "man from Laurentum" — the city name possibly from laurus meaning "laurel", the symbol of victory and honor. Saint Laurence (Saint Laurent), the 3rd-century Roman deacon martyred by being roasted on a gridiron, is one of the most venerated saints in France. The feminine use of Laurence in French is distinct from the masculine Laurent.·French origin·Female·lo-RAWNS

Laurence Laurence in its French feminine use carries a cultivated elegance and understated authority — a name that projects intellectual seriousness and warmth of character without ostentation. The laurel of its etymology suggests victory and recognition earned through genuine merit. Characters named Laurence in French fiction tend to be quietly impressive women of culture and capability, suited to Parisian literary settings and stories of professional French women.

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LaurenceLaurentLauraLaureLorraine

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Laurence MoreauLaurence DupontLaurence RenardLaurence LaurentLaurence FontaineLaurence Leclerc

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