Laurence
la(u)-ren-ce, laur(e)-nce
Popularity:
5048
Origin:
Latin
Meaning:
From Laurentum
Laurence is a gender-neutral name with Latin origins meaning “from Laurentum.” Laurentum was an ancient Roman city on the west coast of what is now Italy. Many Roman writers regarded Laurentum as the original capital. If you like a name with a cool story, look no further than Laurence.