What is larry short for?

Larry is often short for the name Lawrence or Lawrence. It is a common masculine given name derived from the Latin name Laurentius, which means "from Laurentum." Laurentum was an ancient Roman city known for its laurel trees. The name Larry has been used as a stand-alone name, but it is more commonly a shortened version of Lawrence. The name Larry has been popular in English-speaking countries for many decades and has been borne by many notable individuals, including actors Larry King and Larry Hagman, and basketball player Larry Bird.