Lorelai

Meaning of Lorelai

The name Lorelai is said to mean "murmuring rock" or "alluring temptress." It comes from a rock on the Rhine River in Germany associated with a legend.

Lorelai has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Lorelai

Lorelai is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #333 in 2025 from #995 in 2006.

Notable people named Lorelai

• Lauren Graham
  Actress, "Gilmore Girls" star
• Lorelai Linklater
  Actress, "Boyhood"
• Lorelai Moșneguțu
  Romanian artistic gymnast
• Lorelai Tătaru
  Romanian sprint canoeist
• Lorelai Sharkey
  American college basketball coach

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Questions about the name Lorelai

What does the name Lorelai mean?

Lorelai means the name lorelai is said to mean "murmuring rock" or "alluring temptress." it comes from a rock on the rhine river in germany associated with a legend, and it comes from German origins.

Is Lorelai a boy's or a girl's name?

Lorelai is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Lorelai?

In 2025, Lorelai ranked #333 for girls, up from #402 the year before.

When was Lorelai most popular?

Lorelai peaked at #333 in 2025.