Lora Anderson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lora Anderson — crowned with laurel
56K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lora Anderson is a name combining Latin origins, bringing together "crowned with laurel" (Lora) with "son of Andrew" (Anderson). The first name Lora is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Lora as a family name in the Spanish language of French origin meaning from Lorraine, a region in Northeastern France that was named in honor of Lothair I. It's Latin origin that means "crowned with laurel" or "laurel". As a female given name Lora may also be a variant of Laura or derived from an Italian hypocoristic of either Eleonora or Loredana. The surname Anderson patronymic meaning "son of Andrew," from Greek Andreas (man). Very common in Scotland and Scandinavia. Lora is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 56K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Lora reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Lora

Meaning: crowned with laurel

Latin

Lora as a family name in the Spanish language of French origin meaning from Lorraine, a region in Northeastern France that was named in honor of Lothair I. It's Latin origin that means "crowned with laurel" or "laurel". As a female given name Lora may also be a variant of Laura or derived from an Italian hypocoristic of either Eleonora or Loredana.

Surname: Anderson

Meaning: son of Andrew

Scandinavian

Patronymic meaning "son of Andrew," from Greek Andreas (man). Very common in Scotland and Scandinavia.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Lora is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Lora by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Lora Anderson

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Lora Anderson:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Lora?
The first name Lora originates from Latin. Lora as a family name in the Spanish language of French origin meaning from Lorraine, a region in Northeastern France that was named in honor of Lothair I. It's Latin origin that means "crowned with laurel" or "laurel". As a female given name Lora may also be a variant of Laura or derived from an Italian hypocoristic of either Eleonora or Loredana.
When was Lora most popular?
The name Lora reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Anderson?
The surname Anderson originates from Scandinavian. Patronymic meaning "son of Andrew," from Greek Andreas (man). Very common in Scotland and Scandinavia.
What are the origins of the name Lora Anderson?
The name Lora Anderson combines two different traditions: the first name Lora has Latin roots, while the surname Anderson originates from Scandinavian.
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