Girl
Lorelei
LOR-uh-ly
Beautiful But Not Top 100 ↑ Rising
✦ Meaning
“From German Loreley, a legendary siren of the Rhine River known for her enchanting beauty and mysterious allure, representing danger and temptation in Romantic folklore.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #455 in the United States.
Origin
GermanGermanic
Syllables
3
Nicknames
LoreLoriLei
Style
RomanticLiteraryElegantEthereal
Famous Bearers
- Lorelei Gilmore (Gilmore Girls)
- Siren Lorelei (DC Comics)
Cross-Cultural Notes
German origin; works across Germanic and English-speaking cultures
People Also Ask
From German Loreley, a legendary siren of the Rhine River known for her enchanting beauty and mysterious allure, representing danger and temptation in Romantic folklore.
Lorelei is currently ranked #455 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.
Popular nicknames for Lorelei include Lore, Lori, Lei.
Names that pair beautifully with Lorelei include Leonora, Louisa, Lenore.