Lawrie

Lawrie is a surname and a given name, most common in Scotland and among people of Scottish descent. It is a variant of Laurie, which in turn derives from Laurence or Lawrence, ultimately from the Latin Laurentius, meaning "from Laurentum" or "laurelled." The spelling Lawrie reflects Scottish orthography and has been used since at least the medieval period; it often arose as a patronymic form from an ancestor named Lawrence.

As a surname, Lawrie is concentrated in Scotland but has spread to England, Canada, Australia, and the United States through emigration and diaspora communities. As a given name, Lawrie is chiefly masculine and has historically been used as a formal given name in addition to its diminutive form Laurie; in contemporary usage, Laurie is more common as a given name than Lawrie, though both remain in use.

Notable bearers include various individuals in sports, arts, and public life, reflecting its broad usage in English-speaking countries. See also Laurie (name) and Lawrence for related given-name variants and derivations.