Lorraine (given name)

Lorraine is a female given name of French origin. It derives from the name of the historical region of Lorraine ( Lotharingia) in northeastern France. The name Lorraine originally denoted someone from Lorraine.

The region itself was named after Lothair I, a grandson of Charlemagne, who received the territory in the Treaty of Verdun in 843. Thus, the ultimate origin of the name is Germanic, combining the elements hlud meaning "famous" and hari meaning "army" or "warrior".

The name Lorraine began to be used as a given name in English-speaking countries in the 19th and 20th centuries. Its popularity peaked in the mid-20th century.

Variations and related names include:

• Loraine
• Lorayne
• Lori
• Raine
• Lorna

The name is sometimes associated with elegance and sophistication.