Posted by Lianna on October 04, 2000 at 22:26:07: In Reply to: Did you know...? posted by Savant on September 29, 2000 at 03:09:55:
: The source of Lauren's name is Laura, an English name meaning "The laurel shrub." Film director Howard Hawks popularized this form of the name by suggesting it as a stage name for the actress born Betty Jean Perske, thereafter known to the world as Lauren Bacall.
: Regards,
: Savant
I think I heard or read somewhere (could have been here, i dunno) that neri means "sea nymph" or something? And Mera---well it has something to do with the sea 'cause 'Mer' is sea in french
Lianna :o)