Meaning: Its source is luren lei, an Ancient Germanic name meaning "Ambush cliff."

Origin: "luren lei."

Nickname For: Lurlene

Nicknames: Lurette

Popularity: The name Lura ranked 1226th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.

Narrative: In German legend, Lorelei was a beautiful siren who lured boatmen onto the rocky banks of the river Rhine.