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Lorainne

Quick answerThe given name 'Lorainne' is derived from the French name 'Lorraine', which is named after the region of Lorraine in northeastern France, and its meaning is 'land of the lions' or 'land of the wolves', with its linguistic root in the Old High German words 'lur' (lion) and 'wara' (land).

English (Rare) · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#13,623
TrendVintage
Peak year1960
Syllables2
OriginEnglish (Rare)
LanguageEnglish (Rare)
CultureEnglish (Rare)
ReligionChristianity
Letters8
Numerology7 Chaldean 11
Global rank#533

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Lorainne

The given name 'Lorainne' is derived from the French name 'Lorraine', which is named after the region of Lorraine in northeastern France, and its meaning is 'land of the lions' or 'land of the wolves', with its linguistic root in the Old High German words 'lur' (lion) and 'wara' (land).

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Etymology

The given name 'Lorainne' is derived from the French name 'Lorraine', which is named after the region of Lorraine in northeastern France, and its meaning is 'land of the lions' or 'land of the wolves', with its linguistic root in the Old High German words 'lur' (lion) and 'wara' (land). The name 'Lorainne' has been used in various cultures, including Christianity, and is associated with the French nobility, particularly the Dukes of Lorraine.

Lorainne currently ranks #13,623 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1960.

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