Lara

Feminine given name

Lara is a feminine given name used across many cultures.

It appears in Russian literature (Pasternak's *Doctor Zhivago*), video games (Lara Croft), and everyday life.

The name has multiple origins—a shortened form of Larissa in some traditions, derived from a Roman household god in others.

name

Laura

Woman's given name

  • LarissaThessaly's capital city
  • LanaFeminine name, multiple origins
  • LinaFeminine given name

Leah · Lila · Livia · Larisa · Lorena · Loretta · Lorraine · Lydia · Clara · Kara

elegant

graceful

Elegant in movement

chic · sophisticated · cultured · polished · dignified · tasteful · delicate · cosmopolitan · urbane · svelte

mysterious

enigmatic

Puzzling and obscure

cryptic · intriguing · elusive · shadowy · beguiling · inscrutable · hidden · unknown · puzzling · concealed

naiad

nymph

Nature spirit or larva

fountain · freshwater · guardian · mythology · Greek · protector · nature spirit

Categories
Opposites
gender of name

LaraLars

Scandinavian masculine name

Liam · Larry · Aaron · Leo · Marco

fictional character archetype

LaraPrincess Peach

damsel in distress · Luigi · Pauline

Phrases
Family

Lares

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G