US Popularity Rank: 9723

Origin: Latin

Meaning: Laurel or sweet bay tree; Symbol of victory

Laurette is a girl's name with Latin and Italian origins. This sweet name offers a stylish alternative to both Laura and Loretta. Its meanings, "laurel" or "sweet bay tree," and "symbol of victory," will be a hit with any little one with a penchant for history. In Ancient Greece, the laurel shrub was traditionally used to weave crowns and wreaths to give to sporting victors, and today, they're still used as a sign of achievement.