Lauraine

Lauraine is an English feminine name functioning as a variant spelling of Lorraine, which itself derives from the medieval Latin regional name Lotharingia, referring to the historical region of Lorraine in northeastern France. The place name ultimately traces to the Germanic personal name Lothar, composed of the elements hlud meaning famous and hari meaning army. The name gained popularity as a given name in the English-speaking world during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, partly through its association with the French region. Related forms include Lorraine, Loraine, and Lorayne.