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Lauren

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|pronunciation = {{IPAc-en|ˈ|l|ɔːr|ə|n}} {{respell|LOR|ən}}, {{IPAc-en|ˈ|l|ɒr|ə|n}} {{respell|LORR|ən}}|

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|meaning = Sweet of Honor

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Lauren is mostly a feminine given name. The name's meaning may be "laurel tree", "sweet of honor", or "wisdom". It is derived from the French name Laurence, a feminine version of Laurent, which is in turn derived from the Roman surname Laurentius.

Although originally a male name, the name's popularity with females has been widely attributed to actress Lauren Bacall (born Betty Joan Perske).[https://www.behindthename.com/name/lauren Behind the Name] It is a popular name in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia. In the U.S. the name ranked #170 in 2018 and #148 in 2017. The name was most popular in the U.S. in the 1980s and 1990s.

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Category:Feminine given names

Category:French masculine given names

Category:Masculine given names

Category:English feminine given names

Category:Given names derived from plants or flowers

Category:Unisex given names