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At a Glance: Name: Lorne – Meaning: from the district of Lorne, Scotland – Origin: Scottish (place name) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: LORN
Lorne is a boy's name that takes its sound and its story from the district of Lorne in Argyll, Scotland, a place name that later moved over to use as a given name. You may see it glossed as 'fox' in Scottish Gaelic, but that isn't supported; it simply points back to the place. It has a vintage feel and is pronounced LORN.
Meaning & Origin of Lorne
Meaning: From the district of Lorne, Scotland.
Origin: Scottish (place name).
A common claim: Lorne means 'fox' Actually: Lorne is sometimes glossed as 'fox' in Scottish Gaelic, but that's not supported — it's a place name (the district of Lorne in Argyll, Scotland) transferred to given-name use.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Lorne
Phonetic: LORN IPA: /ˈlɔːrn/
Popularity of Lorne
Lorne peaked at #561 in 1966, when 186 boys were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #11761, with just 6 babies, so a child named Lorne today would be very unlikely to share the name with a classmate.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1903–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Lorne mean?
From the district of Lorne, Scotland. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lorne)
How do you pronounce Lorne?
Lorne is pronounced LORN (IPA: /ˈlɔːrn/).
Is Lorne a popular name right now?
Lorne peaked at #561 in 1966 and is ranked #11761 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1903–2024.)
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