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Nicknames are a great way to show your affection to someone you find dear to you, and they should be something that is interesting and fun and speaks about the personality of the person being named.
Laura has Latin origin and is a feminine version of the male name 'Laurus' which means 'bay laurel,' a Greco-Roman plant. The name and the plant signify victory, fame, and honor.
Despite having a Latin origin, the name has become very popular among many English-speaking countries, especially the USA and the United Kingdom, with various variations like the Greek variant, Welsh variant, French variant, and Turkish variant!
There are many popular namesakes - actors and fictional characters named 'Laura.' Laura Abel, otherwise known as L'Aura, is a popular Italian singer. Laura Bush is the former first lady of the USA. Regarding fictional characters, Laura Horton, or Laura Spencer Monica, is one of the popular fictional characters from the soap opera 'Days of Our Lives.' Besides Laura Horton, Laura Kinney is a well-known character from Marvel Comics.
Many of these characters, like Laura Kinney, Laura Spencer Monica, and women leaders, possess strong personalities and are looked up to. With such attitude and finesse, who would not like to name their child Laura or have a friend with the same characteristics? Such awesome people deserve some awesome nicknames! If you have someone named Laura and are looking to give them fun names of endearment, we have plenty of those curated here just for you! Mix and match these names, or pick any which you feel is a perfect fit for your Laura and shows the true and awesome person they are!
A name as popular as Laura in various English-speaking countries is bound to have many nicknames, most of which can be heard by many. Here are a few of such popular nicknames for Laura one can use.
1. El - the good ol' classic initial can be a fun nickname to have
2. Ella - you can count on this nickname through and through
3. Lala - a fun name for the melodious Laura
4. Lara - cheeky and just the right fit, can be a perfect name for a straightforward Laura
5. Lars - a cute and friendly way to call someone named Laura
6. Larry/Lari - tinge the name 'Laura' and make it look fun and cool!
7. Lau - you can say it as 'love' and show Laura your affection
8. Laurel - there are never too many nicknames, so why not this one?
9. Lauren - no one said nicknames have to be short form of the name
10. Lauro - no one also said that they are not supposed to be silly and cute
11. Laury - you know you have heard this nickname elsewhere many times, so clearly you can count on it
12. Leah - a simple and classic name.
13. Lenny - a simple name inspired by a popular comedian for the comic friend
14. Loey - silly yet cute way to play around with the name 'Laura'
15. Lola - for the adorable toddler
16. Lor - short is always simple and cool
17. Lore - for the storyteller
18. Lorraine - fans of 'The Conjuring' can patent this as a pretty cool nickname
19. Ora - just a fun short name for a fun and simple Laura
20. Ray - just a simple and short name for the simple Laura
21. Rory - such a cool name is bound to be popular
People with the name 'Laura' are usually considered classy and adorable. We have a few cute nicknames that can be used for fun. There are pretty fun for baby Laura too!
22. Ange-Laura - for the 'Laura' who is as pure as an angel
23. Dora - for the curious toddler who is always ready for an adventure
24. Elina - a cute and elegant name for a baby Laura
25. Lady Flora - for a soft and beautiful girl as sweet as a flower
26. Lala-Laura - for that one fan of musicals
27. Lamb Chop - this can be one of the most adorable nicknames for Laura
28. Laura Belle - Laura is a total Disney princess
29. Lauretta - fun name with an elegant suffix
30. Laurie Bakes - for Laura, who loves to bake
31. Laurie Bear - a cute term of affection for the adorable little Laura
32. Lauriekins - just an adorable way to call your dear Laura; Riverdale fans would get it
33. Lavender - for the one who is as elegant and pleasant as the color and smell of Lavender
34. Lemon Tea - for a Laura, as refreshing as lemon tea!
35. Leonore - doesn't it give out the old classic vibes?
36. Lollie - who does not like to be compared to candy as cute?
37. Lollipop - a sweet and sour nickname for the ever-unpredictable Laura
38. Lorie - cute way to call 'Laura'
39. Lozzie - such names leave no room for no affection
40. LulaBelle - a cute name for a tiny adorable Laura
41. LuLu - fun baby nicknames are a great way to show love!
42. TuTu - a cute name for the tiny baby Laura
Classic cool nicknames for a classic cool Laura seem like a good idea. Find a few cool nicknames for Laura to pick from!
43. Ara - just a cool hippie nickname to have fun with
44. Coral - for the Laura who loves the seas and scuba diving
45. Diamond - Detective Laura, if you are familiar with the series 'The Mysteries of Laura'
46. DH Laurel - author nicknames for the Laura who is a bibliophile
47. Elanora - for the fan of everything vintage
48. Hey Lora - pretty cool way to address Laura.
49. Hugh Laure - for the die-hard fan of the actor 'Hugh Laurie'
50. Kinney - you know this one if you are a Marvel fan
51. LA Girl - the glamorous Laura just like the famous glam makeup brand
52. Land-Larry - for the lover of big cars like a Landrover!
53. Larry Low Key - for the laidback and cool Laura who always has things planned out
54. Laura The Band - the lover of music deserves to have the name of the Australian rock band 'Laura'
55. Laura The Lead - for the leader, we always look up to save the day!
56. Laurus - instead of the feminine version, use the male
57. Lora - just a fun name rhyming with Laura
58. Louvre - for the lover of museums and makes history cool!
59. Lure - for one with a lux and classy taste
60. Nora - based on 'Laura Spencer', one of the fictional characters from the series 'General Hospital'
61. Norah - never hurt to skip and add a letter or two
62. Rula - drop the 'a' and 's' and you got a name like the British singer 'Rula Lenska'
Know Laura, who has a comical personality? Check out these funny nicknames for Laura, which are quirky, silly, witty, and good for everyday cheer and fun!
63. Arual - reversing the name sounds fun and interesting. Go with this name to tease and have some fun with your buddy Laura!
64. Blura - a fun name for the Laura who wears glasses
65. Dorry - pretty funny name for the forgetful Laura
66. Ellen - fun and quirky, just like Ellen DeGeneres!
67. Lady Laurie Luck - for that dear one who is nothing but a lucky charm
68. Larry Beaver - animal lover who likes to spend much of their time in the wild
69. Lather - as smooth and fun as a bubbly soap
70. Laura Bay - name of a bay seems apt for Laura, who loves to travel and seeks adventure
71. Laur Laur - can be a cool name to cheer the friend
72. Lo-Rain - for the lover of rain and that weather!
73. Loreal - the one with the flawless skin and hair who is nothing but a total diva
74. LV - what is a better name for a fashion star, Laura, if not the initials of the brand 'Louis Vuitton.'
75. Nora LeeBruce - For the MMA champ Laura who is tough and courageous
76. Panda-Lora - An Avatar fan will understand and can be a natural fit for an Avatar enthusiast Laura
77. Ralph Laura - the best possible name for the fashionista and a total diva
Want to have nicknames that stand out? Check out these nicknames for Laura, which are unique and creative, making them stand apart.
78. Aura - the one with the best and positive vibes
79. Aural - a creative anagram for 'Laura'
80. Aura Lee - reversing the name and making a pretty name altogether!
81. Aurora - just a beautiful name that cannot be left out, especially if your Laura can make heads turn
82. Bay Laurel - meaning of the name 'Laura' seems like a pretty good nickname in itself
83. Flora - someone as sweet and elegant as a spring flower
84. Irina - for the TV series 'Alias' fans
85. La Rosa - an elegant nickname inspired from french, a language of love
86. L'Aura - if our Laura is a beautiful singer of a fan of the Italian singer 'Laura Abel'
87. Laurice - like the sweet licorice
88. Laurie-cella - who said a nickname needs to make sense?
89. Leo - just like sun sign and a DiCaprio fan!
90. LSM - a big fan of Laura Spencer Monica would know!
91. LoLo - playing around with names is just fun and unique!
92. RaRa - the Street Fighter franchise is a good source of nicknames
Why try making random nicknames when the name itself is so beautiful and variant? For the explorer and international wanderlust, here are a few nicknames for Laura, which are variations of the name, but unique and fun to use in their own way! These have different pronunciations and can be molded for your Laura based on their personality and interests.
93. Lara - Turkish variant of Laura
94. Laoura - Greek variant of Laura
95. Laure - French variant of Laura
96. Lowri - Welsh variant of Laura
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https://worthstart.com/nicknames-for-laura/
https://namesbee.com/laura-nicknames/
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We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
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