Larry

Larry is a masculine given name, commonly used as a diminutive form of Lawrence. The name Lawrence derives from the Latin Laurentius, meaning "laurelled" or "from Laurentum." The nickname Larry has long been used independently in English-speaking countries, and the given name Larry rose to widespread use during the 20th century.

Prominent individuals named Larry include Larry Page, American computer scientist and co-founder of Google; Larry Bird, former professional basketball player and Hall of Famer; Larry King, television and radio host; Larry David, comedian and writer; and Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle.

In popular culture, characters named Larry appear in a variety of works. VeggieTales features Larry the Cucumber, a friendly cucumber who hosts episodes. In television and film, Larry is a common name for male characters intended to evoke an everyman persona.

Variants and related forms include Laurence, Lawrence, Laurent, Lars, and Lorenzo, as well as diminutives and nicknames in other languages. The name continues to be used in many English-speaking countries, with trends fluctuating over time.