Lore

Lore is a female first name that is considered a German short form of Eleonore. This, in turn, has its roots in the Old Provençal name Aliénor. Translated, the name can be interpreted as "the Other," "the Stranger," "the Merciful," or also "God is my Light."

What does the name Lore mean?

The name Lore, a short form of Eleonore, derives from the Old Provençal Aliénor. It is directly translated as "the Other," "the Stranger," "the Merciful," or "God is my Light." A detailed name derivation can be found on the page for Alienor. Furthermore, Lore is also considered a shortened form of Hannelore, a combination of Hanne and Lore, which means "God is gracious" and "God is kind." In Basque, Lore means "the Flower," derived from the corresponding Basque term lore for "Flower" and "Blossom." Other variants include Lorea, Loreia, and Loreana.

Where does the name Lore come from?

The first name Lore has its roots in Old French and Provençal languages and means "the Other." The etymological origin traces back to Eleonore with word components such as alja = other, foreign (Germanic) or ali = other, foreign (Latin) and Aenor = unknown (Latin) and Aḷḷāhu nūrī = God is my Light (Arabic) or éleos = mercy, compassion (Ancient Greek). Additionally, the name comes from Basque, where lore means "the Flower, the Blossom." The languages in which the name appears include Basque, German, Greenlandic, Dutch, Slovenian, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Lore?

The sound and pronunciation of the name Lore: Lore is a two-syllable name with a soft sound. In German pronunciation, it is usually rendered as "Lo-re" [ˈloːʁə]. The name begins with a long O sound that radiates calm and serenity. The second syllable sounds gentle and fades subtly. The final "e" provides a harmonious conclusion. Overall, Lore conveys a classic, timeless, and clear impression.

When is the name day of Lore?

The name day for Lore is celebrated on February 11, May 30, July 9, and July 11.

Popularity

In Germany, Lore enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 654th among the most common female first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2015 at position 330. In the last ten years, Lore has been given as a first name approximately 1,200 times, which places it at 454th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 481st.

Nicknames & pet names

Chlore / Lolo / Lorchen / Lorelei / Loreleilei / Loreli / Lorepapagai / Loretta / Lorette / Lori / Lotte / Lör / Lörken / Löschen / Papagei

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Famous people

• Dallas Lore Sharp (American writer)
• Hanne-Lore Kuhse (German soprano)
• Lore Agnes (politician & women's rights activist)
• Lore Bader (American baseball player)
• Lore Berger (Swiss writer)
• Lore Bert (artist)
• Lore Bronner (actress, stage director)
• Lore Brunner (Austrian theater actress)
• Lore Doerr-Niessner (painter from Germany)
• Lore Feldberg-Eber (Polish painter)
• Lore Friedrich-Gronau (German sculptor)
• Lore Frisch (German actress)
• Lore Grages (German writer)
• Lore Hawig (German badminton player)
• Lore Heuermann (artist)
• Lore Hühn (German philosopher and writer)
• Lore Hummel (children's book author)
• Lore Kleikamp (German lyricist)
• Lore König (Austrian badminton player)
• Lore Krainer (Austrian cabaret artist)