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Meaning & History
Modern variant of Lorelei, combining Laurel with the ley of the original German to change the meaning from "Murmuring Rock" or "Crying Rock" to "Achievement Rock" or "Rock of Achievements."
In Ancient Rome, laurel wreaths were given to victors in sports as well as others who achieved greatness. Combined with "rock," the name comes to mean achievements and greatness grown on a firm foundation like a tree growing on a rock.
In Ancient Rome, laurel wreaths were given to victors in sports as well as others who achieved greatness. Combined with "rock," the name comes to mean achievements and greatness grown on a firm foundation like a tree growing on a rock.