Lorna
LOR-nah
Popularity
#3194
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Scottish
Total Births
28,497
Peak Year
#758 in 1957
First Recorded
1885
Style
Vintage, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Lorna is a Scottish name likely created by R.D. Blackmore for his novel 'Lorna Doone'. Its origin is debated, possibly from the Scottish place name Lorne.
Numerology
The Idealist
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Famous Namesakes
Lorna Luft
American actress, singer, and author.
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