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Lorraine name meaning
Last Name
941
in the U.S.
in 2010
941
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Lorraine mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Lorraine
User Submitted Origins
French
69%
English
28%
African Dutch (Afrikaans)
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- 2 people from the United States and Australia agree the name Lorraine is of French origin and means "Warrior of God".
- A submission from the United States says the name Lorraine means "Kingdom of lothar, the raine, the battlefield of lothar, eve leader in battle, maria bitter".
- 2 submissions from Maryland, U.S. agree the name Lorraine means "Famous in battle" and is of French origin.
- A user from Pennsylvania, U.S. says the name Lorraine is of French origin and means "Female warrior".
- A user from South Africa says the name Lorraine is of African Dutch (Afrikaans) origin and means "Warrior".
- 2 people from New Mexico, U.S. agree the name Lorraine is of French origin and means "The rain".
- A submission from France says the name Lorraine means "From french king Lothair who had his province called Lothringen then Lorraine" and is of French origin.
- A submission from Wyoming, U.S. says the name Lorraine means "Crowned Laurel".
- A user from Maryland, U.S. says the name Lorraine is of French origin and means "The Queen".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- An eastern French region rich in iron-ore deposits
Wiktionary
Borrowed from French Lorraine, from Old French Loherraine, from Latin Lotharingia, Lothringia (ultimately named for Lothair II, who ruled it); compare Lothringia, German Lothringen.
- A former region in eastern France, since 2016 part of the region of Grand Est.
- A female given name transferred from the place name, associated with Laura by folk etymology.
- A surname.
Lorraine was also found in the following language(s): French
Notable Persons Named Lorraine
Notable Persons Named Lorraine
Lorraine Bracco
Lorraine Bracco is an actress. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1979 to present. Lorraine was born on October 2nd, 1954 in Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Lorraine Nicholson
Lorraine Nicholson is an actress. She has had major accomplishments since 2003. Lorraine was given the name Lorraine Broussard Nicholson by her parents Jack Nicholson and Rebecca Broussard on April 16th, 1990 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Lorraine Toussaint
Lorraine Toussaint is an actress and producer. She was most prominent from 1983 to present. Lorraine was born on April 4th, 1960 in Trinidad.
Lorraine Hansberry
Lorraine Hansberry was a playwright, writer, stage director, and theatre director. Lorraine was given the name Lorraine Vivian Hansberry on May 19th, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. She died on January 12th, 1965.
Lorraine Kelly Smith
Lorraine Kelly Smith is a television presenter and journalist. Her ongoing career started in 1983. Lorraine was born on November 30th, 1959 in Gorbals, Glasgow, Scotland.
Lorraine Gary
Lorraine Gary is an actress. She was most prominent from 1967 to 1987. Lorraine was given the name Lorraine Gottfried on August 16th, 1937 in Forest Hills, New York, U.S.
- Lorraine AshbourneActress
- Lorraine BowenMusician
- Lorraine O'GradyArtist
- Lorraine BaylyFilm
- Lorraine Daston
- Lorraine McNamara
- Lorraine Ugen
- Lorraine MichaelLeader of the Newfoundland
- Lorraine C. MillerClerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
- Lorraine KendricksonFashion/commercial Model
- Lorraine CrappSwimmer
- Lorraine Collett
- Lorraine HuntOffice Holder
- Lorraine BarrettAssembly Commissioner
Notable Persons With the Last Name Lorraine
Notable Persons With the Last Name Lorraine
Louise of Lorraine
Louise of Lorraine was royalty. She was most prominent from 1575 to 1575. Louise was born as the child of Nicolas and Duke of Mercœur on April 30th, 1553 in Nomeny. She left this life on January 29th, 1601.
Claude de Lorraine
Claude de Lorraine was a noble. He holds the title Duc de Guise, Counts, and dukes of Guise. Claude was born as the child of René II, Duke of Lorraine, and Philippa of Guelders on October 20th, 1496 in Château de Condé-sur-Moselle. He died on April 12th, 1550.
Christina of Lorraine
Christina of Lorraine was royalty. She was most prominent from 1589 to 1589. Christina was born as the child of Charles III, Duke of Lorraine, and Claude of France (1547–1575) on August 16th, 1565 in Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine. She breathed her last breath on December 19th, 1637.
Marguerite of Lorraine
She holds the title Duchess of Orléans and List of consorts of Orléans. Marguerite was born as the child of Francis II, Duke of Lorraine, and Christina of Salm on July 22nd, 1615 in Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine. She left this life on April 13th, 1672.
Renata of Lorraine
Renata of Lorraine was royalty. She holds the title Duchess of Bavaria and List of Bavarian consorts. Renata was born as the child of Francis I, Duke of Lorraine, and Christina of Denmark on April 20th, 1544 in Nancy, France. She breathed her last breath on May 22nd, 1602.
Lillian Lorraine
Lillian Lorraine was an actress. She was most prominent from 1906 to 1906. Lillian was born on January 1st, 1892 in San Francisco, California, U.S. Lillian is also known as Mary Ann Brennan, Lillian O'Brien, O'Brien, Lillian; Brennan, and Mary Ann. She breathed her last breath on April 17th, 1955.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Lorraine | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 86.40% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 6.91% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.64% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.70% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.49% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.87% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Lorraine
People with the last name Lorraine are most frequently White
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Fun Facts about the name Lorraine
| #50 | Girl Name of the 1920s |