Where'd you get the idea that it's a variation of
Lorelei?
It's a funny southern name. I have an amazing artist friend whose dog is named Lurleen. So I think it's slinky and fun, with a feather boa and some kind of attitude. But it's also newfangled and tawdry. There's a limit to how much it can dress up
Lurline
PatienceLurline
VerityLurline Thessaly
are my picks here.