Girl
Lorraine
lor-RAYN
Rare & Uncommon → Stable
✦ Meaning
“French place name from the Lorraine region, meaning 'from Lotharingia,' popular in the early 20th century as an elegant European name.”
Popularity Over Time
Lorraine is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
French
Syllables
2
Nicknames
LoriLorryRain
Style
VintageClassicElegantRomantic
Famous Bearers
- Lorraine Bracco (actress)
- Lorraine Kelly (TV presenter)
- Lorraine (Saint Lorraine)
Cross-Cultural Notes
French origin; works across French and English-speaking cultures
People Also Ask
French place name from the Lorraine region, meaning 'from Lotharingia,' popular in the early 20th century as an elegant European name.
Lorraine is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Popular nicknames for Lorraine include Lori, Lorry, Rain.
Names that pair beautifully with Lorraine include Louisa, Lenore, Leonora, Loretta.