Lorraine

Lorraine is a female first name with English and Scottish roots. It was previously used as a surname and was originally a nickname for people from the French region of Lorraine (in German 'Lothringen'). Translated, the name means 'the Lorrainer' or 'the one from Lorraine'.

What does the name Lorraine mean?

The first name Lorraine has its origins as an English and Scottish name that was originally used as a surname. It refers to people from the French region of Lorraine, which can be translated as 'the Lorrainer' or 'the one from Lorraine'. The name derives from the Latin term Lotharingia or Lothringia, meaning 'the land of the people of Lothar', based on the name of King Lothair (Lothar) II. Alternatively, it may also come from the Old French Loherraine, which stands for 'Lorraine'. Common variants include Loraine, Lorain, Lorayne, Laraine, Lareen, and Larena. The name is also frequently used as a surname.

Where does the name Lorraine come from?

The name Lorraine has its roots in Old French and means 'the one from Lorraine'. The etymology comes from the Latin designation Lotharingia or Lothringia, which refers to King Lothair (Lothar) II, or from Loherraine, which means 'Lorraine' in Old French. The name is common in both English and Scottish contexts.

How do you pronounce Lorraine?

The pronunciation of the name Lorraine is soft and elegant, typically two to three syllables. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Lo-rain' [lɔˈʁɛ̃] or [loˈʁeːn]. The name begins with a rounded 'Lo', which conveys a sense of calm, and the nasal ending provides a fine, floating sound quality. Overall, Lorraine sounds stylish, present, and harmonious - gentle at the beginning and clear in the aftersound.

When is the name day of Lorraine?

The name day for Lorraine is celebrated on May 30.

Popularity

In Germany, Lorraine is a widely used first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2014, when it reached 1,339th place. Over the last ten years, Lorraine has been given as a first name about 70 times, placing it 2,941st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,660th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lo / Lolly / Lor / Lora / Lorchen / Loreley / Lori / Lorie / Lorle / Lorra / Lorrainsche / Lorri / Lorry / Rain / Raini / Ränny

Famous people

• Lorraine "Lor" McQuarrie (character from the animated series "Disney's Weekend Kids (2000-2004)")
• Lorraine Adams (American writer)
• Lorraine Baines-McFly (fictional character from "Back to the Future", played by Lea Thompson)
• Lorraine Bruce (British actress)
• Lorraine Code (philosopher from Canada)
• Lorraine Collett (American actress)
• Lorraine Crapp (swimmer from Australia)
• Lorraine Crosby (English singer)
• Lorraine Feather (American singer)
• Lorraine Fenton (sprinter from Jamaica)
• Lorraine Foster (mathematician from America)
• Lorraine Fox (American illustrator)
• Lorraine Garland (American musician)
• Lorraine Geller (American jazz musician)
• Lorraine Hilton (British actress)
• Lorraine Huling (American actress)
• Lorraine Jossob (Namibian footballer)
• Lorraine Lang (Canadian curler)
• Lorraine Moller (long-distance runner from New Zealand)
• Lorraine Monk (photographer from Canada)