Lori
LOR-ee
A short form tied to laurel-rooted names, carrying the sense of honor and victory.
Meaning
In the excerpted 1884 source, Lori is listed as a Swiss name with the Latin meaning "laurel." That points back to the Latin laurel root seen in names like Laura and Lorenzo, where the laurel tree symbolizes honor, triumph, and distinction.
Origin
SwissLatinfeminine
Fun fact
A 1913 girls' naming book describes Lori as a Swiss option for American girls who wanted something like Laura.
Confidence: sourced. Sources: History of Christian Names, Girls' Names and Name-Day and Birthday Book.