Meaning: Meaning uncertain; name of a Rhine rock
The story
Lorelei comes from a rock headland on the Rhine. German romantic literature turned it into the name of a singing maiden; the rock name’s full literal derivation remains uncertain.
Nicknames
- Lori
- Lola
- Lore
Spellings & variants
- Loreley
- Lorelai
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Style
Origins
Lorelei comes from German.
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