At a Glance
- Meaning
- From the place name Lorn, likely 'fox' or Gaelic Lorne
- Origin
- Scottish literary coinage
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- LOR-nuh
Lorna is a Scottish literary coinage girl's name meaning “from the place name Lorn, likely 'fox' or Gaelic Lorne”.
Meaning & Origin of Lorna
Meaning: From the place name Lorn, likely 'fox' or Gaelic Lorne.
Origin: Scottish literary coinage.
How to Pronounce Lorna
LOR-nuhIPA /ˈlɔːrnə/
Popularity of Lorna
● Peak: #298 in 1941 · ● Latest: #3194 in 2024. Higher on the chart = more popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1885–2024.
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