American poet, novelist, and short story writer (1872–1906)
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American poet, novelist, and short story writer (1872–1906)
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French
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Laurence Laurence Dunbar is American poet, novelist, and short story writer (1872–1906).
The name Laurence means "unisex given name". It is of French origin.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Laurence is of French origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a female name.
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