All about the name LORELAY

Meaning, origin, history.

Lorelay, a melodious name of French origin, translates to 'laurel grove'. It's derived from the word 'laurier', which refers to the laurel tree and its leaves that were used to make wreaths for victorious athletes in ancient Greece. The name Lorelay was popularized by the 19th-century French composer Jacques Offenbach in his operetta, "La Périchole," where it was used as the protagonist's name. Today, Lorelay is considered a unique and captivating choice for a first name, combining musicality with a touch of history and nature.

See also

Greek
French

Popularity of the name LORELAY since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"Lorelay had 6 newborns in 2016."