Lorrain
French · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Lorrain
Lorrain means "from Lorraine," a historical region in northeastern France, derived from the Latin "Lotharii regnum" (kingdom of Lothair).
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Etymology
Lorrain means "from Lorraine," a historical region in northeastern France, derived from the Latin "Lotharii regnum" (kingdom of Lothair). The name has been used primarily in French-speaking cultures and among French nobility, with historical significance tied to the Duchy of Lorraine and its role in European politics from the medieval period onward.
Lorrain currently ranks #14,275 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1921.
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