Lorraine

Lorraine is an English given name taken from the name of the Lorraine region in northeastern France, itself derived from Latin Lotharingia, meaning kingdom of Lothair, after the Frankish king Lothair I. The regional name became a surname in English-speaking countries before transitioning to use as a feminine given name, growing particularly popular in the early twentieth century. The name carries associations with the historical French province and its symbolic importance during both World Wars. Related forms include Loraine and the short form Lori.