Lorraine
lor-AYN
Popularity
#1417
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Origin
French
Total Births
210,603
Peak Year
#6,005 in 1928
First Recorded
1882
Style
Vintage, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Lorraine is a French name derived from the region of Lorraine in France, originally Lotharingia, meaning "kingdom of Lothar".
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Lorraine Hansberry
American playwright and writer
Lorraine Bracco
American actress best known for 'The Sopranos'
Personality Traits
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