What origin is the name Lorne?

Lorne comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Lorne a popular name?

Lorne is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Lorne?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Lorne — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Lorne

Q: Is Lorne a rare name?

Yes. Lorne does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Lorne

Lorne

Boy

irish

2 syllables

Lorne is an irish boy's name meaning "Of lorne; forsaken. famous bearer: canadian actor lorne greene (1959-1971); the name of an early scottish chieftain and a place name. famous bearer: canadian actor lorne green (1959-1971)".

Parents who choose Lorne pick a boy name from the irish tradition, meaning "Of lorne; forsaken. famous bearer: canadian actor lorne greene (1959-1971); the name of an early scottish chieftain and a place name. famous bearer: canadian actor lorne green (1959-1971)". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Of lorne; forsaken. famous bearer: canadian actor lorne greene (1959-1971); the name of an early scottish chieftain and a place name. famous bearer: canadian actor lorne green (1959-1971)

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Lorne

Very rare in US records

What does Lorne mean?

Lorne is a boy name of irish origin meaning "Of lorne; forsaken. famous bearer: canadian actor lorne greene (1959-1971); the name of an early scottish chieftain and a place name. famous bearer: canadian actor lorne green (1959-1971)".

Is Lorne a rare name?

Yes. Lorne does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Lorne

Riley Nora Keira Erin Fiona Ciara

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Names with a similar meaning to Lorne

Lorne means "Of lorne; forsaken. famous bearer: canadian actor lorne greene (1959-1971); the name of an early scottish chieftain and a place name. famous bearer: canadian actor lorne green (1959-1971)" — these names share that spirit.