What is the name of Rory Gilmore's mother?

Lorelai Gilmore is Rory Gilmore's mother. Their close, witty relationship is the central bond of Gilmore Girls.

Lorelai gave birth to Rory when she was 16 and raised her largely independently. The two live together in Stars Hollow, where Lorelai builds a career in the hospitality industry and supports Rory's academic ambitions.

Lorelai is also Emily and Richard Gilmore's daughter, making Emily Rory's grandmother rather than her mother. Rory's full name is Lorelai Leigh Gilmore, which is why the family uses “Rory” as her nickname. This shared name is a recurring detail, but Lorelai remains the name of Rory's mother and the show's other central Gilmore.