Lorain

Lorain is a shortened or simplified variant of the name Lorraine, which is known as an English girl's name. Originally, it served as a nickname for individuals from the French region of Lorraine.

What does the name Lorain mean?

Lorain is a shortened or simplified form of Lorraine, an English girl's name that was originally used as a designation for people from the French province of Lorraine. In German, this region is called Lothringen, which leads to the meaning 'the one from Lorraine' or simply 'the Lothringerin.' The name has its roots in the Latin term Lotharingia or Lothringia, meaning 'the land of the people of Lothar,' derived from the name of King Lothair (Lothar) II or possibly from the Old French Loherraine, meaning 'Lorraine.' Other variants of the name include Loraine, Lorayne, Laraine, Lareen, and Larena.

Where does the name Lorain come from?

The origin of the name Lorain is Old French and means 'the one from Lorraine.'

How do you pronounce Lorain?

Lo-rain

When is the name day of Lorain?

The name day for Lorain is celebrated on May 30 and August 10.

Popularity

In Germany, Lorain is a rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. In the last ten years, Lorain has been given less than 10 times, resulting in a 11,442nd place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 13,070th. There are current rankings regarding the global popularity and frequency of Lorain in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Loli / Lolo / Loralea / Lori / Rain