Laurence
From Latin Laurentius, literally 'from Laurentum', an ancient Roman city.
Meaning and origin
Laurence is the English masculine form of Laurentius, a classical Roman name derived from the city of Laurentum.
How to pronounce Laurence
| English (US) | LOR-uns /ˈlɔːrəns/ |
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