Loris

Loris is a short form of the Italian Lorenzo, which in turn is derived from the Latin name Laurentius. The meaning of the name is 'the one from the city of Laurentum' or simply 'the man from Laurentum', referring to the ancient Roman city of Laurentum.

What does the name Loris mean?

Loris is derived from Lorenzo, the Italian variant of the Latin Laurentius. The meaning of the name includes 'the one from the city of Laurentum' or 'the man from Laurentum', referring to the ancient Roman city of Laurentum. Colloquially, Laurentius is also associated with the Latin word laurus, meaning 'laurel'. This gives rise to the additional meaning 'the laurel-crowned', describing a hero or victor. The first name Loris is particularly common in Italy and Switzerland, but is also used in Germany and French-speaking regions. Notable bearers of the name include the German football player Loris Karius. A French variant of the name is Lorys. Other international forms include Laurence, Laurens, Laurent, Lawrence, Llorenc, Lorens, and Lorenz.

Where does the name Loris come from?

The name Loris has Latin roots and means among other things 'the laurel-crowned' as well as 'the man from Laurentum'. The Latin components consist of Laurentum, an ancient Roman city in Latium, and laurus, the Latin word for laurel. The name is prevalent in Italian and Swiss languages.

How do you pronounce Loris?

The pronunciation of Loris is two syllables and harmonious. It is typically pronounced as 'Lo-ris' [ˈloːʁɪs], with the name starting with a long O sound that is soft and rounded. The rolled or aspirated r emphasizes the sound, while the s at the end provides a clear finish. Loris conveys an elegant and modern touch – a name that stands out with clear lines and subtle strength.

When is the name day of Loris?

Since Loris is a variant of Laurentius, the name day is celebrated on January 8, February 3, July 21, August 10, September 5, September 28, and November 14.

Popularity

In Germany, Loris is among the popular first names. Currently, it ranks 594th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its highest ranking was in 2003, when it reached 136th place. Over the last ten years, Loris has been chosen as a first name about 1,100 times, placing it 524th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 551st.

Nicknames & pet names

Cocoloris / Lo / Lol / Loli / Lolli / Lollis / Lolo / Lord / Lori / Löre / Lörli / Lörres / Lörris / Löru

Similar first names

Famous people

• Aldo Loris Rossi (architect from Italy)
• Loris Arnaud (French footballer)
• Loris Azzaro (French designer)
• Loris Bacchetti (Italian footballer)
• Loris Baz (Hungarian motorcycle racer)
• Loris Benito (Swiss footballer)
• Loris Boni (footballer from Italy)
• Loris Brogno (Belgian footballer)
• Loris Capirossi (motorcycle racer, Moto GP world champion)
• Loris Ceroni (Venezuelan musician)
• Loris Damonte (Italian footballer)
• Loris Del Nevo (footballer from Italy)
• Loris Dominissini (footballer from Italy)
• Loris Facci (Italian swimmer)
• Loris Gizzi (English actor)
• Loris Holland (British composer)
• Loris Karius (footballer)
• Loris Kessel (Swiss racing driver)
• Loris Loddi (Italian actor)
• Loris Malaguzzi (founder of the Reggio Emilia approach)