: a siren of Germanic legend whose singing lures Rhine River boatmen to destruction on a reef.

What does Lorelei the name mean?

Lorelei means: “The enchantress,” in allusion to the siren of German legend whose singing on reefs in the Rhine lured sailors to their doom. Lorelei Name Origin: German. Pronunciation: l(o)-re-lei.

What does the name Lorelai mean for a girl?

The name Lorelai is primarily a female name of German origin that means Alluring Enchantress. Lorelei Lee, character in movie "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" played by Marilyn Monroe. Lorelai Gilmore, main character in the tv show "The Gilmore Girls."