Lori Shannon

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lori Shannon — laurel crowned
384K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lori Shannon is a name combining English origins, bringing together "laurel crowned" (Lori) with "old, wise river" (Shannon). 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 Shannon: Shannon, MacShannon, and O'Shannon are Anglicised Irish and Scottish surnames that derive from the Gaelic word seanachaidh, which means "skilled storyteller". Seanachaidh is descended from the Old Irish word senchaid. Other forms of the name are O'Shawnessey or O'Shannahan. Several old Gaelic names of Scottish and Irish people alike were Anglicised as Shannon, despite being unrelated. The 1990 United States Census found that Shannon was a very common surname (No. 679 out of 88,799) in the United States. People with the surname Shannon Frederick A. 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: Shannon

Meaning: old, wise river

Celtic

Shannon, MacShannon, and O'Shannon are Anglicised Irish and Scottish surnames that derive from the Gaelic word seanachaidh, which means "skilled storyteller". Seanachaidh is descended from the Old Irish word senchaid. Other forms of the name are O'Shawnessey or O'Shannahan. Several old Gaelic names of Scottish and Irish people alike were Anglicised as Shannon, despite being unrelated. The 1990 United States Census found that Shannon was a very common surname (No. 679 out of 88,799) in the United States. People with the surname Shannon Frederick A.

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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 Shannon

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 Shannon:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

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 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 Shannon?
The surname Shannon originates from Celtic. Shannon, MacShannon, and O'Shannon are Anglicised Irish and Scottish surnames that derive from the Gaelic word seanachaidh, which means "skilled storyteller". Seanachaidh is descended from the Old Irish word senchaid. Other forms of the name are O'Shawnessey or O'Shannahan. Several old Gaelic names of Scottish and Irish people alike were Anglicised as Shannon, despite being unrelated. The 1990 United States Census found that Shannon was a very common surname (No. 679 out of 88,799) in the United States. People with the surname Shannon Frederick A.
What are the origins of the name Lori Shannon?
The name Lori Shannon combines two different traditions: the first name Lori has English roots, while the surname Shannon originates from Celtic.
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