Lorraine (meaning and origin)

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Lorraine

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Meaning and origin
Lorraine is a English girl name. The meaning of the name is `Gracious Laurel`.

Where is it used?
The name Lorraine is mainly used in English.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Lavra (In Slovene)
Lauretta (In Italian)
Lore (In German)
Laurette (In French)
Laure (In French)
Laurita (In English)
Laurinda (In English)
Laurel (In English)
Loraine (In English)
Lorainne (In English)
Lauraine (In English)
Lareyna (In English)
Laraine (In English)
Lorayne (In English)
Lorrie (In English)
Lorri (In English)
Llora (In Catalan)

In combination with other names:
In English, Spanish and in Italian: Laura (F)

See also
In German: Lora (F)
In English: Laurie (F)
In English: Lauressa (F)
In English: Laurine (F)
In English: Lawrie (F)
In English: Laurissa (F)
In English: Laurene (F)
In English: Laureen (F)
In English: Lori (F)
In Other languages: Lari (F)

Extra information:
From Old English. Alternative meanings (Old English) From Laura, meaning Laurel (Old English) From Anne, meaning Gracious

What Lorraine`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Lorraine:
Its unique, and somehow sounds royal
The worst thing about the name:
People spell it wrong
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
Then i wouldnt have a name
Extra information:
I want to visit Lorraine city/state en see if its beautifull like its name or me.
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
Its unique, and somehow sounds royal
The worst thing about the name:
People spell it wrong
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
Then i wouldnt have a name
Extra information:
I want to visit Lorraine city/state en see if its beautifull like its name or me.
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
Its unique, and somehow sounds royal
The worst thing about the name:
People spell it wrong
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
Then i wouldnt have a name
Extra information:
I want to visit Lorraine city/state en see if its beautifull like its name or me.
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
Ts unique
The worst thing about the name:
Ppl dnt knw hw to pronounce t
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
Laura
Extra information:
My name is actually spelt Lorane
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
Its a name that says strength
The worst thing about the name:
My grandmother cant pronounce it
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
I doubt i'd be the same person
Extra information:
Thats a good name right there
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
It's uniqueness and attractiveness. It's perfect
The worst thing about the name:
Most people cannot pronounce it right & don't get me started on spellings
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
Never. I can't imagine not being 'Lorraine'
Extra information:
The name shouldn't be given randomly. Only to the perfect and specially special
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
unique
The worst thing about the name:
people who I do not know calling me Lorri, or Lar
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
evelyn (after my mam) I always thought her name was beautiful
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
it is lovely:wonderful and only the best deserve the name
The worst thing about the name:
nothing
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
id have no reason for living
Extra information:
anyone called lorraine out there i love you soooo much
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
Its different without being weird
The worst thing about the name:
Some people can't spell it!
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
Then I wouldn't be as happy :)
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
unique and nice
The worst thing about the name:
many people spell the name wrong and some time s the people pronounce the name wrong
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
I wish i had any other name
Extra information:
I enjoy my name Lorraine
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
It's different but not wierd! :) cute, nice, fun to say.
The worst thing about the name:
people spelling it wrongly!
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
I love it and wouldn't change it for any other name.
Extra information:
Well my name is actually Loraine.
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
It's different but not wierd! :) cute, nice, fun to say.
The worst thing about the name:
people spelling it wrongly!
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
I love it and wouldn't change it for any other name.
Extra information:
Well my name is actually Loraine.
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
nice to hear
The worst thing about the name:
when people called lorry we are sad because our parents gave us a nice name and people call us something else
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:

Extra information:
people who have nice name please call them their own name
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
Joan of arc is often refered to as Lorraine , and I admire her character strong and independent in a world where woman were insignificant
The worst thing about the name:
People struggle to spell it!!'
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
Fiona
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
I love my name because it sounds elegnt smart nd it explains me
The worst thing about the name:
A lot of ppl cannot pronounce it
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
Gracious
Extra information:
I love my name
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
I love my name because it sounds elegnt smart nd it explains me
The worst thing about the name:
A lot of ppl cannot pronounce it
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
Gracious
Extra information:
I love my name
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
strong, precious, beautiful, nice, cool, charming and thoughtful!
The worst thing about the name:
some can't pronounce and spell it properly!
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
there will be no me in this world:)
Extra information:
i am proud of my name and what i am:)))
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
I am the only Lorraine that I know amongst my friends and family which makes it a unique name. Its strong and powerful. I love it.
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing other than people saying/spelling it incorrectly.
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
Victoria
Extra information:
My name is who I am.
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
it is different and unique,veryelegant when it is pronouce right
The worst thing about the name:
being callother names like corrina,lorretta,doreen,etc
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
I do not have a middle name would to be call Cookie Lorraine
Extra information:
I have a old name which is strong and sweet also caring especially with older people I love to hear them tell old stroie about the past.
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
its precious, its lovely and nyc
The worst thing about the name:
sme pple cnt pronounce it the corect way.
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
i wld love to be called Rejoice
Extra information:
i jus love being myself
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
Its Beautiful
The worst thing about the name:
there isnt one
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
it would have been sonia
Extra information:
i dont look like a sonia
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
its beautiful
The worst thing about the name:
Many ppl spel it wrong
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
y not
Extra information:
i lv my name
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
its beautiful
The worst thing about the name:
Many ppl spel it wrong
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
y not
Extra information:
i lv my name
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
precious!
The worst thing about the name:
none :))
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
yknotz
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
it is unusual and not many people have it!!
The worst thing about the name:
no1 spells it right
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
i wouldn't b me!
Extra information:
when i was younger my friend called me lorry!
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
I'm the only one in our school who has this name
The worst thing about the name:
people can't pronounce it well
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
It's unique,elegant and strong!
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
Can't see myself with another name Lorraine reflects me perfectly
Extra information:
I am very proud of my name 'Lorraine' my name reflects who i am as a person 'strong,fun loving , unique and elegant and very proud to be called LORRAINE!
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
Is me in my community that l have
The worst thing about the name:
Peoples can not proneoced right
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
L dont knwo
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
Not as many people have it
The worst thing about the name:
nothing
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
then I would not be me
Extra information:
when I was younger, people would call me Lori, and my mother would tell them her name is Lorraine, learn it
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
It's mysterious and feels strong! It's so different!
The worst thing about the name:
It feels weird when people say my name. It just feels out of place.
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
I have no idea...
Extra information:
Lorraine is nice because it feels so unique and feels so strong!
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
It's unique! I love it!!
The worst thing about the name:
People don't spell or pronounce it correctly...
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
I can't imagine it not being Lorraine... :/
Extra information:
It's true! I'm considered a strong woman!
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
from were i come from its unique and presents elegance. it has this sexiness attached to it. i love it
The worst thing about the name:
when my mum does not pronounce it properly... cant stand it but i am used now.
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
maybe cheryl
Extra information:
we have strong personalities, carefree, free spirited, love having fun
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
Its super elegant and sexy!
The worst thing about the name:
Not many people get the pronunciation or spelling right.
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
Marchessa lol!
Extra information:
I love being Lorraine!!!
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
Its super elegant and sexy!
The worst thing about the name:
Not many people get the pronunciation or spelling right.
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
Marchessa lol!
Extra information:
I love being Lorraine!!!
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
It's still quite unusual
The worst thing about the name:
Was very difficult to fit it all on one page when I was in primary school :o(
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
My mum wanted to call me Laura which I quite like
Extra information:
I've always hated my name, and really hate it when people shorten it!
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
im the only one i noe named lorraine . plus it sounds mysterious and sexy in nowadays. I love my name ...extras? so many nickname combos !
The worst thing about the name:
i hate it when ppl pronounce it wrong ! its not a complicated name to be gettinq wrong l0l
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
it would probably be isabella or dehliliah
Extra information:
If your name is lorraine you should be proud and love it indefinitely ! its sexy, elegant, and very rare. plus the name has a lot of meaning. I should say our personalities are very strong ! =D
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
It is unique and beautiful.
The worst thing about the name:
It's not very common?
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
who would I be? My mom wanted to name me Sabrina.
Extra information:
When I was younger I was referred to as Laura but have always gone by Lorri since my mother's name is Loraine as well. My father chose the name though.
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
They are always patient and consider others first.
The worst thing about the name:
Theres nothing i could think of.
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
It would be Rosa, like rose
Extra information:
My friends and family call me Lolo. But i am proud, i am always Lorraine.
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
You can't find many of us!
The worst thing about the name:
Not a thing! I love being like no one else!
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
it would be Madeline, a name that I believe is strong and true. If I had a daughter, that would be her name!
Extra information:
Lorraine is a beautiful name: one that I am very proud of! I go by Lorri, but always make sure everyone knows Lorraine is my proper name! LOVE IT!
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
No one else in my school has that name and it is pretty hot!
The worst thing about the name:
people sometimes pronounce it wrong
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
i cant think of anything else
Extra information:
i love my name
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
It's elegant yet sexy...Just breathtaking!
The worst thing about the name:
Not a damn thing!
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
It would be Elizabeth...That will be my daugther's name [if I have one]...
Extra information:
Lorraine has so many definition...One is from Lorraine which originated from Lothar that means either famous wariors or strong warriors. It also means to sooth [which is exactly my personality!]
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
its a strong, sexy, not complicated, if i may say so myself it sounds intelligent
The worst thing about the name:
sometimes people spell it wrong or pronounce it wrong
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
i don't know
Extra information:
its a great name, it just rolls of your tongue
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
SEXY. IT JUST ROLLS OFF THE TOUNGE
The worst thing about the name:
IT SOUNDS OLD AND OUT OF DATE
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
I DONT THINK NO OTHER NAME WOULD FIT ME
Extra information:
MY NICK NAME IS RAINEY LOL
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
Unique name-I don't think there was another Lorraine in my whole school
The worst thing about the name:
Lorraine is never spelt right by anyone
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
Not that many people have the same name, I think it sounds pretty.
The worst thing about the name:
Not many nice abbreviations... only Lorri, Lor really.
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:
Not sure
Extra information:
It is a lovely name, strong but not too complicated. I love being called Lorraine!
The best thing about the name Lorraine:
then name has a nice ring
The worst thing about the name:
sometimes people think i am an old woman
If my name wasn`t Lorraine....:

Extra information:

More `Lorraine` links
Lorraine as abbreviation
Actors named Lorraine
Lorraine in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Lorraine

Lorraine doesn`t appear in 2007`s top-1000 name list.
The last time Lorraine appeared in the top-1000 was 13 years ago, in 1995. It ranked #882 in that year. The name reached the top-100 3 times. 1930 was a `top year` for the name Lorraine. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #46. The last time Lorraine appeared among the most common names was in 1890. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
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1995	882
1994	900
1993	750
1992	750
1991	699
1990	655
1980	431
1970	263
1960	135
1950	105
1940	95
1930	46
1920	70
1910	210
1900	302
1890	530
1880	---