I checked and yes, they come from an archaic Spanish form of
Laurentius, a Latin cognomen (=surname) which meaning is uncertain. :-(
It is probably related to the word "laurus", meaning "laurel". For sure the name
Laura derives from it.
P.S. I rated your name list.
Can you please rate mine? The link is in the signature.
You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right. ~
Marie Curie
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This message was edited 9/9/2021, 4:39 AM