Lorne
Meaning of Lorne
Lorne is a male name with English origin. It is pronounced as "lorn" (/lɔrn/). The name Lorne has variations such as Lorna. In the United States, Lorne has been given to newborn boys consistently over the years, although it hasn't ranked particularly high in popularity. In recent years, the name has been given to an average of around 6 to 11 boys per year. While not widely used, the name Lorne carries a sense of uniqueness and individuality. Its simplicity and classic sound make it an appealing choice for parents seeking a timeless yet distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as lorn (/lɔrn/)
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Notable People Named Lorne
| Lorne Hyman Greene was a versatile Canadian actor, known for his roles in Bonanza and Battlestar Galactica, as well as his work in nature documentaries and television commercials. |
| Lorne Michaels is a Canadian-American television writer and film producer known for creating and producing Saturday Night Live, as well as producing other popular shows like The Kids in the Hall and The Tonight Show. |
| Lorne Lanning is an American game designer, director, writer, and voice actor, best known for creating the Oddworld series and co-founding the video game developer Oddworld Inhabitants. |
| Lorne Howes is a Canadian retired ice hockey goaltender who won back-to-back National Championships for Michigan in the 1950s. |
| Lorne Rubenstein is a Canadian golf journalist and author known for his 16 books about golf and his tenure as the golf columnist for the Globe and Mail in Canada from 1980 to 2013. |
| Lorne Cardinal is a Canadian actor and director, best known for his role as Sergeant Davis Quinton on the comedy series Corner Gas. |
| Lorne Clarke is a Canadian singer-songwriter and concert promoter with a diverse background, reflecting his working-class roots in his music. |
| Lorne Molleken is a former Canadian ice hockey goaltender and coach, known for his tenure as head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks in the late 1990s and early 2000s. |
| Lorne Clarke - Lorne O. Clarke was a Canadian lawyer and Chief Justice of the Nova Scotia Supreme Court. |
| Lorne Sossin is a justice of the Court of Appeal for Ontario, previously serving as a judge of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and a law professor. |
| Lorne Allan Kopelchuk, a farmer and former political figure in Saskatchewan, served as a Progressive Conservative representative for Canora in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan from 1986 to 1991. |
| John Lorne MacDougall was a member of the Liberal party in the House of Commons of Canada. |
| Lorne Earl Blanchard was an American-born machinist and political figure who represented Cumberland in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a Liberal from 1948 to 1952. |
| Christopher Lorne Elliott, also known as Lorne Elliott, is a Canadian comedian, musician, author, and playwright, famous for hosting the CBC Radio program Madly Off in All Directions for 11 years. |
| Lorne Benson - Lorne "Boom Boom" Benson was an award winning fullback for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Canadian Football League from 1951 to 1955. |
