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Loraine

Girl name · 52 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Loraine: 52 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 10 births in 1974.

The name Loraine is a variant of Lorraine, which traces its roots to the medieval kingdom of Lotharingia in what is now northeastern France, the name itself deriving from the personal name Lothair. Its meaning is tied to that region, signifying someone from that famed land, rather than a specific word. Famous bearers include the pioneering American surgeon Dr. Loraine Swanson and the English painter Loraine Imeson, both active in the 20th century. The American town of Lorain, Ohio, whose name was chosen as a simplified spelling, shares this etymological root. A further note: while often seen as a purely French-derived name, its spelling with an 'a' rather than a second 'r' gained some popularity in English-speaking countries during the mid-20th century, subtly distinguishing it from its more common parent name.