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Lorraina

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Pronounced loh-RAY-nuh /loʊ.ˈreɪ.nə/Medium

Meaning: Lorraina is a variant of Lorraine, the French region name meaning 'from the kingdom of Lothair' (Latin Lotharingia). A stately place-name given the soft -a ending.Low

In 30 seconds: A stately place-name: Lorraina varies Lorraine, 'from Lothair's kingdom' (said 'loh-RAY-nuh'). Elegant and rare.
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Origin LowFrench
MeaningLorraina is a variant of Lorraine, the French region name meaning 'from the kingdom of Lothair' (Latin Lotharingia). A stately place-name given the soft -a ending.
U.S. rank (2024)#12873 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 390

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519562024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lorraina is a variant of Lorraine, the French region name meaning 'from the kingdom of Lothair' (Latin Lotharingia). It reads as a stately, romantic place-name and appears only rarely in the U.S. (said 'loh-RAY-nuh').

It surfaces as an ornamented spin on the classic Lorraine. Rare, stately, and elegant.

Did you know? Lorraina softens Lorraine with an -a ending - a name drawn from the French region Lorraine, 'the kingdom of Lothair' (said 'loh-RAY-nuh').
Overall data confidence 46%
References - Lorraina — Variant of Lorraine; French region 'kingdom of Lothair'

Variations

LorraineLorenaLoraine

Nicknames

LoriRaina

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Lorraine— the root name Lorraina varies
Lorena— a like soft Lor- place-name pick
Raina— a like -aina ending in sound
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lorraina mean?

Lorraina is a variant of Lorraine, a French region name meaning 'from the kingdom of Lothair.'

How do you pronounce Lorraina?

It's often said loh-RAY-nuh /loʊ.ˈreɪ.nə/ - three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Lorraina a boy or girl name?

Lorraina is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Lorraina?

Lorraina is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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