Loraine
Meaning of Loraine
Loraine is a unisex name of French origin. It is pronounced as loh-REHN in French and luh-RAYN in English. The name has variations, with Lorraine being the most common one. Loraine has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1883, and its popularity has fluctuated over the years. In recent times, it has been less commonly used, ranking around the 6000th position for newborns in recent years. Despite its lower popularity, Loraine carries a sense of elegance and sophistication due to its French roots.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as loh-REHN (/loʁɛn/)
English
- Pronunced as luh-RAYN (/ləˈreɪn/)
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Notable People Named Loraine
| Julie Loraine Wyman was an American soprano known for her concert performances of folk songs and her field work collecting traditional songs, earning her the title of "the first real practitioner of the urban folk revival" by Paul J. Stamler. |
| Loraine James, also known as Whatever the Weather, is a British electronic producer and musician. |
