Comments for the name Laurence (1)

Actor Laurence Olivier was a famous bearer.

English artist, TV presenter of the popular home design show 'Changing Rooms', Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, is a famous bearer of the name.

Laurence (called Laurie, or often Spud) Odell is the hero of The Charioteer by Mary Renault.

Theodore Laurence was a friend of the family in Little Women. They called him Laurie and sometimes Teddy.

There is a second interpretation of this name that is equally potential.
Naming children for cognomens of "Mighty", "Powerful", "Strong", "Victorious" was very common - and as the Victor is usually presented a crown of Laurels - this is the most likely understanding of the name Laurence, Laurentius - and all its cognoma.

I love this name so much! But then I love Laurence Olivier! It's a classic and it's a shame that it isn't more popular. I think it sounds both masculine and gentle, I would certainly consider this for a child.

Also pretty for a girl - I've known three female Laurences, two French and one Swiss.

Laurenc and Laurent is also the Czech and Slovak form.
Pronounced as "Low-REN-ts".
Nicknames: Lauri, Laurek, Laurus, Renca, Rendy, Lauren.

For a girl, Laurence is the feminine form of Laurent. Which can be confusing.

I much prefer this spelling to Lawrence.

Personally, I like Lawrence better. The "w" makes it look more masculine.

Laurence (better known as "Lol") Tolhurst, one of the founding members of the Cure, fired after not contributing to "Disintegration" (but still being credited) for excessive work-impairing drinking and drug usage. He is also co-founder of the band Levinhurst, with his wife, Cindy Levinson.

Pronounced LOR-ents.

Laurence strikes me as a very dignified name, but still casual enough to not be 'stuffy'.