Lorayne

Lorayne is an English given name that arose as an elaborated spelling variant of Lorraine, which itself derives from the French regional name referring to the medieval kingdom and province of Lotharingia, named after the Frankish king Lothair I. The place name ultimately traces back to the Germanic personal name Hlothar, composed of elements meaning fame and army. Lorayne functions essentially as a phonetic respelling, giving the name a slightly more ornate appearance while preserving the same sound. Related forms include Lorraine, Loraine, and Lorain.