Lori Shay

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lori Shay — laurel crowned
384K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lori Shay 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 Shay: Shay is primarily a Hebrew unisex name, meaning 'gift', deriving as a variation of Shai. Shay is also an Irish Gaelic name, a variant of the family name Shea. It is derived from O'Shea, which is anglicized from Ó Séaghdha. 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: Shay

Hebrew

Shay is primarily a Hebrew unisex name, meaning 'gift', deriving as a variation of Shai. Shay is also an Irish Gaelic name, a variant of the family name Shea. It is derived from O'Shea, which is anglicized from Ó Séaghdha.

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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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Numerology

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

8
Expression Number

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

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Shay?
The surname Shay originates from Hebrew. Shay is primarily a Hebrew unisex name, meaning 'gift', deriving as a variation of Shai. Shay is also an Irish Gaelic name, a variant of the family name Shea. It is derived from O'Shea, which is anglicized from Ó Séaghdha.
What are the origins of the name Lori Shay?
The name Lori Shay combines two different traditions: the first name Lori has English roots, while the surname Shay originates from Hebrew.
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