Lorraine

From Lorraine

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Lorraine meaning & origin

Lorraine is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "From Lorraine". Listed origin: French.

Pronunciation

lor-AYN

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Lorraine. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

LorLO

Middle Name Ideas

  • Lorraine Rose
  • Lorraine Grace
  • Lorraine Marie
  • Lorraine Jane

Famous Namesakes

  • Lorraine Hansberry (playwright)
  • Lorraine Bracco (actress)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lorraine

What does the name Lorraine mean?

Lorraine is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "From Lorraine". Listed origin: French.

How do you pronounce Lorraine?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is lor-AYN. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Lorraine?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Lorraine. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Lorraine?

Ideas to try include Lor, LO. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Lorraine?

Try Lorraine Rose, Lorraine Grace, Lorraine Marie, Lorraine Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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