From the Latin Laurentius lineage; also the name of a slow-moving nocturnal primate, giving it an unexpectedly exotic natural dimension.
Nicknames
lor · lory
Vibe
gentle
How it ages.
Soft and understated; ages gracefully in francophone regions.
The cultural moment.
Used consistently in France and French Switzerland through the late 20th century, declining since 2000. Also spelled Lorys. Currently ranks #94 in Switzerland.