Alluring rock or murmuring rock
Derived from the German words 'lureln' (murmuring) and 'ley' (rock). It refers to a steep slate rock on the bank of the River Rhine, which according to folklore was inhabited by a siren who lured sailors to their deaths with her song.
Less common today
Loreley isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,864 in 2010.
A beautiful water spirit or siren from German folklore and poetry · German Legend
Stage name of American singer-songwriter Lorely Rodriguez, known as Empress Of
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
