Loraine

Loraine is an English given name derived from the French regional name Lorraine, itself taken from the historical territory in northeastern France, whose Latin name Lotharingia meant kingdom of Lothair, referring to the Frankish king Lothair I. The place name ultimately traces back to the Germanic personal name Hlothar, composed of elements meaning famous and army. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, partly through admiration for the French region. Variant forms include Lorraine, Lorrayne, and Lorayne.