Lawrance
A topographic name derived from the Old English word 'holh', meaning a hollow or a deep valley; it describes an individual who is remarkably grounded, thoughtful, and possesses a quiet, steady strength.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,637 |
| Gender | Male (15% / 85%) |
| Peak year | 1950 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1926 |
| Most recent | 1983 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
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Notable People
Edmond Hoyle (Author and Rule-setter, 'A Short Treatise on the Game of Whist') · Fred Hoyle (Astronomer, 'The Nature of the Universe') · Hoyle Leigh (Professor and Psychiatrist, 'The Biopsychosocial Model in Health and Disease') · Joshua Hoyle (Theologian and Scholar, 'Master of University College Oxford') · Hoyle Tanner (Engineer and Executive, 'Founder of Hoyle, Tanner & Associates')
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