Laurissa

As a melodic variant of Laura, Laurissa trips off the tongue with pure joy. This feminine name derives from the Latin Laurus and means “laurel tree” or, more simply, “laurel.” Laurels played a huge part in Ancient Greek and Roman culture, crowning athletes, leaders, and intellectuals alike. Moreover, they served as a symbol of the god Apollo. Laurels continue to represent greatness to this day, with terms like “laureate,” “poet laureate,” and “Nobel laureate” given to people whose contributions to art and science go above and beyond in scope and impression. Whether it's Laurissa’s link to nature as a tree-inspired name or how it preserves a legacy of Greek and Roman prestige, Laurissa is a winning choice your child will be worthy of.