Laramie

Laramie is a gender-neutral name that residents of Wyoming will certainly recognize. Several places in the Cowboy State bear this moniker, including the city of Laramie, the town of Fort Laramie, and the Laramie River. They're all named for Jacques La Ramie, a French-Canadian explorer who disappeared in the area during the 1800s. As a last name, Laramie likely existed long before this figure became known to history, as it's a respelling of the French title Laramée. Deriving from the phrase la ramée, Laramie describes a "canopy of leafy boughs" or an "arbor," two different descriptions of a tree-filled environment. Embodying a strong sense of place and a connection with nature, Laramie will encourage your kiddo to be adventurous in mind, heart, and spirit.