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Lorene
Pronounced lə-REEN /ləˈrin/High
Meaning: An -ene elaboration of Lora/Lauren — from Latin laurus, 'the laurel' (victory, honour), or echoing Lorraine; routes layeredLow
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History & Origin
Lorene is an -ene elaboration of Lora/Lauren — from Latin laurus, 'the laurel' (the victor's and poet's crown of honour), and also echoing Lorraine, the French region (routes layered, which we note). A soft, vintage, mid-century name; the -ene ending personalizes it (nickname Reenie).
It registers thinly today. Rare now, the-laurel at the root, and vintage.
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What does the name Lorene mean?
Lorene elaborates Lora/Lauren — Latin 'the laurel'; it also echoes Lorraine. The routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Lorene?
It's said lə-REEN /ləˈrin/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Lorene a boy or girl name?
Lorene is a girl's name.
How popular is Lorene?
Lorene is a rare name in the U.S. today.