Lorelei
LOR-uh-lye
Girl · German
Meaning: Alluring, ambush, siren of the Rhine
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Lorelai
Girl · German · Medium name
- Meaning
- Ambush rock; alluring
- Pronunciation
- LOR-eh-ly
- Origin
- German
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United Kingdom (2025)
From German 'Lorelei', a Rhine rock where a siren lured sailors; from 'lur' (ambush) and 'lei' (rock).
Popularity: Lucky Stork Stage 1 Expansion, 2025
VintageUniqueSoft and gentle
Languages in use: German
Commonly used in: United Kingdom, Germany, United States
Alternate spellings
LoreleiGerman
German original.
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