Laurie as a name
Laurie is a name of English origin and is typically a shortened form of the name Laura or Laurentia. It is a unisex name, but it is more commonly used for girls. The name Laurie means “bay laurel,” which is a type of tree that was used in ancient times to make wreaths for champions.
Famous people named Laurie include Laurie Anderson, an American musician and performance artist; Laurie Hernandez, an American Olympic gymnast; Laurie Metcalf, an American actress known for her roles in “Roseanne” and “The Big Bang Theory”; and Laurie Holden, a Canadian-American actress known for her role in “The Walking Dead.”
