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Dorraine
How to Pronounce Dorraine
Pronounced dor-RAYN /dɔˈreɪn/Medium
Meaning: Dorraine reads as a blend of Doreen (from Dora, Greek 'gift', plus -een) and Lorraine (the French region, from a kingdom of 'Lothar'). It is a mid-century American coinage in the -aine family.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Dorraine is a mid-century blend name, joining Doreen — built on Dora, from Greek doron, 'gift' — with Lorraine, the French region named for a kingdom of Lothar. The doubled 'r' and -aine ending give it a smooth, fashionable mid-century sound.
It peaked around 1963 and faded within a couple of decades, always uncommon. A woman named Dorraine would typically be of a grandparent generation, and the name reads as a handmade cousin of the far more common Lorraine.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Dorraine mean?
Dorraine is a blend of Doreen and Lorraine, tied to 'gift' and a French region.
How do you pronounce Dorraine?
It's said dor-RAYN /dɔˈreɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Dorraine a boy or girl name?
Dorraine is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Dorraine?
Dorraine was always rare in the U.S., a mid-century blend of Doreen and Lorraine.