Looking for a nice nickname for Laura? Here’s a list of 87 real nicknames that work well. We’ve grouped them to make it easy to find what you like!
Common Short Nicknames for Laura
The most used short versions:
- Lau
- Laur
- Laurie
- Lora
- Lor
- Lola
- Lolly
- Lara
- Lauri
- Laurel
- Lori
- Rory
- Rae
- Lu
- Lo
Traditional Nicknames for Laura
Classic forms of the name:
- Lauren
- Laureen
- Laurene
- Lauretta
- Laurina
- Laurinda
- Laurencia
- Laurette
- Laurena
- Laurel
- Laurina
- Laurelle
International Nicknames for Laura
From around the world:
- Laurence (French)
- Lorenza (Italian)
- Laurita (Spanish)
- Laure (French)
- Lauretta (Italian)
- Lara (Russian)
- Lavra (Greek)
- Lauretta (Italian)
- Lauriane (French)
- Laureen (German)
- Lauriane (French)
- Laurina (Italian)
Family Nicknames for Laura
Sweet names used by family:
- Lulu
- Laur-Laur
- La-La
- Laurie
- Lu-Lu
- Lolly
- Lou
- Lori
- Rae
- Lala
- Lulu
- Rory
Double Nicknames for Laura
Nice combined names:
- Laura Beth
- Laura Jean
- Laura Mae
- Laura Rose
- Laura Lynn
- Laura Kay
- Laura Anne
- Laura Jane
- Laura Belle
- Laura Grace
- Laura Faith
- Laura Joy
One-Syllable Nicknames for Laura
Quick and simple:
- Laur
- Lou
- Lu
- Lor
- Lau
- Lo
- Rae
- Roo
Modern Nicknames for Laura
Current favorites:
- L
- Elle
- Lau
- Lala
- Lu
- Rae
- Ro
- Lo
Sweet Nicknames for Laura
Perfect for showing love:
- Lulu
- Laurie
- La-La
- Lu-Lu
- Lolly
- Lori
- Laur
- Lara
Tips for Picking a Nickname
- Keep it simple! Easy nicknames work best
- Try it out for a few days
- Ask Laura which ones she likes
- Different nicknames can work for different situations
- It’s okay to use more than one
Good to Know
- These nicknames work for any spelling of Laura
- Some work better for formal settings, others for casual use
- The best nickname often comes naturally
- Let the nickname feel comfortable
Remember: The perfect nickname should make both you and Laura happy. Sometimes the best ones just happen on their own!
Quick Tips
- Start with common short forms
- Consider using different nicknames for different situations
- Let nicknames develop naturally
- Make sure Laura is comfortable with the nickname
- Family members might have their own special versions
A good nickname brings joy and feels natural to use. Whether you pick a classic “Laurie” or something more unique, choose one that makes Laura smile!