Lorey
Pronunciation: [ l-AWR-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lorey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 260 babies have been named Lorey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lorey is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #47,977 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #47,977
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Lorey
Lorey is a girl name .
Lorey is currently ranked #47,977 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lorey include Lor, Loy, Loie, and Lorkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lorey include Lorelai, Lorelei, Loretta, Lorena, Loren . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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