Lorelai is not the traditional spelling of this name and is therefore less popular on the charts. It is also showing some decline in more recent years.

What is short for Lorelai?

Then there's Rory, a childhood nickname for Lorelai.

What does name Lorelai mean?

SHARE. A spelling variation of Lorelei, a German name meaning "alluring." But your little Lorelai won't even have to be alluring in order to charm the grandparents into loading her up on sugar before she comes home.