Laurel tree or sweet bay tree
Lorel is a rare diminutive or variant of Laurel, which is derived from the Latin 'laurus'. In ancient Rome, the leaves of the laurel tree were used to create crowns for victors and scholars, symbolizing honor and achievement. It is often chosen as a softer, more modern-sounding alternative to the traditional Laurel or Laura.
Less common today
Lorel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,105 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
A character in the fantasy novel series Β· The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant