Lori Parra

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lori Parra — laurel crowned
384K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lori Parra is a name that combines English origins. The first name Lori is a feminine given name of English origin. Lori is a female given name, a variant of Laura and Lorraine. Lori Alan (born 1966), American voice actress Lori Alhadeff (born 1975), American activist Lori Balmer (born 1958), Australian singer Lori Berenson (born 1969), American activist Lori Cardille (born 1954), American actress Lori Chavez-DeRemer (born 1968), American politician and businesswoman Lori Dupuis (born 1972), Canadian ice hockey player Lori Ehrlich (born 1963), American politician Lori Foster, American romance novelist Lori Goldstein, American fashion designer Lori Stewart Gonzalez (born 1957), American speech pathologist an. The surname Parra: Parra (Hebrew: גפן) is a Spanish, Portuguese, and also Jewish surname, meaning grapevine or trellis, for example, a pergola. It is taken from the word meaning latticework and the vines raised on it. In Hebrew context the surname is used for Jewish people whose ancestors were wine makers as "Parra" (גפן "Geffen") is the Hebrew word in Spanish for vitis. Among Sephardi Jews, the surname is a toponymic from the town of La Parra, Badajoz in Spain, where there was a large Jewish community before their expulsion from the Crowns of Castile and Aragon by the Alhambra Decree in 1492. Lori is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 384K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Lori reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Lori

Meaning: laurel crowned

English

Lori is a female given name, a variant of Laura and Lorraine. Lori Alan (born 1966), American voice actress Lori Alhadeff (born 1975), American activist Lori Balmer (born 1958), Australian singer Lori Berenson (born 1969), American activist Lori Cardille (born 1954), American actress Lori Chavez-DeRemer (born 1968), American politician and businesswoman Lori Dupuis (born 1972), Canadian ice hockey player Lori Ehrlich (born 1963), American politician Lori Foster, American romance novelist Lori Goldstein, American fashion designer Lori Stewart Gonzalez (born 1957), American speech pathologist an.

Surname: Parra

Spanish

Parra (Hebrew: גפן) is a Spanish, Portuguese, and also Jewish surname, meaning grapevine or trellis, for example, a pergola. It is taken from the word meaning latticework and the vines raised on it. In Hebrew context the surname is used for Jewish people whose ancestors were wine makers as "Parra" (גפן "Geffen") is the Hebrew word in Spanish for vitis. Among Sephardi Jews, the surname is a toponymic from the town of La Parra, Badajoz in Spain, where there was a large Jewish community before their expulsion from the Crowns of Castile and Aragon by the Alhambra Decree in 1492.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Lori Parra

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 Lori Parra:

9
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

1
Personality Number

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

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 Lori?
The first name Lori originates from English. Lori is a female given name, a variant of Laura and Lorraine. Lori Alan (born 1966), American voice actress Lori Alhadeff (born 1975), American activist Lori Balmer (born 1958), Australian singer Lori Berenson (born 1969), American activist Lori Cardille (born 1954), American actress Lori Chavez-DeRemer (born 1968), American politician and businesswoman Lori Dupuis (born 1972), Canadian ice hockey player Lori Ehrlich (born 1963), American politician Lori Foster, American romance novelist Lori Goldstein, American fashion designer Lori Stewart Gonzalez (born 1957), American speech pathologist an.
When was Lori most popular?
The name Lori reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Parra?
The surname Parra originates from Spanish. Parra (Hebrew: גפן) is a Spanish, Portuguese, and also Jewish surname, meaning grapevine or trellis, for example, a pergola. It is taken from the word meaning latticework and the vines raised on it. In Hebrew context the surname is used for Jewish people whose ancestors were wine makers as "Parra" (גפן "Geffen") is the Hebrew word in Spanish for vitis. Among Sephardi Jews, the surname is a toponymic from the town of La Parra, Badajoz in Spain, where there was a large Jewish community before their expulsion from the Crowns of Castile and Aragon by the Alhambra Decree in 1492.
What are the origins of the name Lori Parra?
The name Lori Parra combines two different traditions: the first name Lori has English roots, while the surname Parra originates from Spanish.
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