Loris
In Italian, the English name Larry can be expressed as Loris. Wiktionary also lists Enzo.
Meaning: diminutive of Laurence (name)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA |
|---|---|
| Loris | |
| Enzo | /ˈɛn.t͡so/ |
The name is a diminutive used for the name Laurence.
Which one should you use?
Loris and Enzo are both provided as forms, though they represent different diminutive options.
Did you know?
- The form Enzo is a fascinating linguistic traveler. Though it sounds uniquely Italian, it actually originated as a German diminutive of 'Henry'.
- While Loris is a common diminutive, it is also a distinct and independent given name in Italy. A person named Loris might not have 'Laurence' in their birth certificate at all.
Example sentences for Italian are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Sofia is greeting Lorenzo who prefers his nickname.
- SofiaCiao Lorenzo, come stai?Hi Lorenzo, how are you?
- LorenzoBene, ma chiamami pure Loris.Fine, but please just call me Loris.
- SofiaVa bene, Loris!All right, Loris!
- LorenzoGrazie, Sofia.Thanks, Sofia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “larry” translations and entries Enzo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Enzo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
