Lorenzo Jacob Harris was named after two people: his great-great Grandpa George Lorenzo and also after President Lorenzo Snow. When Lorenzo Snow was a missionary in Europe before he became a prophet, he was the one who first baptized the Beus relatives (Ren's relatives from his Dad's) side into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The name holds a special meaning in our hearts. :) Even though people wondered and questioned our choice of name when Ren was born, he is a true Lorenzo. No other name could ever suit him. We gave him the middle name Jacob, in case he hated us for giving him an old-fashioned first name. Guess what? He's informed me he does NOT like the name Jacob and loves the name Lorenzo.
Meaning of Lorenzo: it is derived from Lawrence. The laurel, or bay leaf, was used to make wreaths of victory. So to be "laurel-crowned" means to wear the crown of victory. Victory, to rest on your laurels, to rest on your victories, to wear the victors crown, crown of victory.
LORENZO equals VICTORY.
Ren posing next a statue of his name sake President Lorenzo Snow
Conference Center on Temple Square.
-August 2011- Salt Lake City, Utah-
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I like the name Lorenzo. I rather like that it is historical. How cool that he can learn about someone great and take pride in his namesake.
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