LARRY

Pronunciation: The name Larry is commonly pronounced as “LAIR-ee”.
Popularity: Popular in the mid-20th century in English-speaking countries.
Associated Color: Green, symbolizing growth, victory, and honor (associated with laurel leaves).
Historical Figures:

• Larry Doby (1923-2003) – An American professional baseball player in the Negro leagues and Major League Baseball, the second black player to break baseball’s color barrier.
• Larry King (1933-2021) – An American television and radio host.

Famous People:

• Larry Bird (born 1956) – An American former professional basketball player, coach, and executive.
• Larry Page (born 1973) – An American computer scientist and internet entrepreneur, co-founder of Google.

Fictional Characters:

• Larry the Cucumber – A character from the animated children’s series “VeggieTales“.
• Larry Fine – A character from the comedy trio “The Three Stooges“.

Nicknames and Diminutives: None commonly used beyond Larry.
Variations and Alternates: Lawrence, Laurence, Lorry, Loren.