Larry
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- Name
- Larry
- Gender
- Boy name
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Larry is a male first name that is considered a diminutive of the American name Lawrence or Laurence. It roughly corresponds to the German and Scandinavian variant Lars and has its roots in ancient Roman names, particularly Laurentius. The meaning of the name can be rendered as 'the laurel-crowned' or freely translated as 'the victor'.
What does the name Larry mean?
The first name Larry is a diminutive of the American Lawrence or Laurence, which bears resemblance to the German and Scandinavian form Lars. This name is derived from the ancient Roman name Laurentius. In translation, Larry means 'the laurel-crowned' or also 'the victor'. Its roots lie in the Latin terms laurus and laurea, which stand for 'laurel', 'laurel tree', 'laurel wreath', 'triumph', and 'victory', as well as in Laurentum, a coastal town in Latium between Ostia and Lavinium. The name entered German naming conventions in the 1940s.
Where does the name Larry come from?
The name Larry has Latin origins and means 'the laurel-crowned'. The Latin
How do you pronounce Larry?
The pronunciation of Larry is two syllables and is rendered as [ˈlæri] or in a Germanized form [ˈlari]. The bright A sound is open and direct, while the double -rr- forms a lively center. The final -y gives the name a light and casual touch. Larry conveys a modern and uncomplicated impression – friendly, urban, and full of playful energy.
When is the name day of Larry?
The name day for Larry is celebrated on January 8, February 3, July 21, August 10, September 5, September 28, and November 14.
Popularity
In Germany, Larry is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2010, when it reached 2,204th place. Over the past ten years, Larry has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,537th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,489th.
Nicknames & pet names
Laffer / Laremie
Similar first names
Larryel
Famous people
- Laramie (pub) (pub on Spiekeroog)
- Larry Anderson (American football player)
- Larry Ashmead (publisher from the USA)
- Larry Brink (American football player)
- Larry Correia (writer from America)
- Larry Eugene Jones (American historian)
- Larry Finnegan (American musician)
- Larry Fonacier (Filipino basketball player)
- Larry Gene Heien (linguist from the USA)
- Larry Hagman (actor and TV legend)
- Larry Hovis (actor)
- Larry J. Blake (actor from the USA)
- Larry Jackson (American baseball player)
- Larry Johnson (NBA basketball player)
- Larry Kehres (American football player)
- Larry Krutko (football player from America)
- Larry Laoretti (American golfer)
- Larry Lynch (musician from the USA)
- Larry Marshall (Jamaican musician)
- Larry May (English footballer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Larry
What is the origin of the name Larry?
Larry has Latin roots and is a diminutive of the name Lawrence. Its origin lies in the ancient Roman name Laurentius, which refers to the coastal town Laurentum.
What does the name Larry mean?
The name Larry means 'the laurel-crowned' or 'the victor'. It is derived from the Latin terms laurus and laurea, which stand for 'laurel', 'triumph', and 'victory'.
How popular is the name Larry?
Larry gained popularity in Germany in the 1940s and has since established itself as a fixed part of naming conventions, although it is less frequently given today.