Lorna
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Lorna
Lorna is derived from the Scottish place name Lorn (a region in Argyll), meaning "land of the sea" or "from Lorne," with the feminine suffix -a added to create a given name.
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Etymology
Lorna is derived from the Scottish place name Lorn (a region in Argyll), meaning "land of the sea" or "from Lorne," with the feminine suffix -a added to create a given name. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly Scotland and English-speaking regions, and was notably popularized by the 1847 novel "Lorna Doone" by R.D. Blackmore.
Lorna currently ranks #2,980 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1957.
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