Lara

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The short form of Larisa that was popularized by one of the main characters in Boris Pasternak's 1956 novel, "Dr. Zhivago" adapted into a film in 1965. The name debuted on the chart in 1966 and saw a moderate rise in popularity with the release of the 2001 film, "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider starring actress Angelina Jolie in the title role.

Popularity: Ranked #881 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: Latin; Russian
Gender: Female
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Variations: Larry +; Lawrence +; + Add a Variation
Alternative Spellings: Larra +; Submitted by: erika_c_thompson
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Famous Laras: Lara Flynn Boyle (actress); + Add a Famous Lara
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