Laraine

Laraine represents an alternative spelling of the English name Lorraine, which originally served as a designation for people from the French region of Lorraine. In German, this region is referred to as Lothringen, conveying the meaning 'the one originating from Lorraine' or simply 'the woman from Lorraine.'

What does the name Laraine mean?

Laraine is a modified form of the English name Lorraine, which was originally used as a nickname for people from the French region of Lorraine. This is referred to in German as Lothringen, leading to the meaning 'the one originating from Lorraine' or 'the woman from Lorraine.' The origin of the name lies in the Latin term Lotharingia or Lothringia, meaning 'the land of the people of Lothar,' derived from the name of King Lothair (Lothar) II. Alternatively, the Old French Loherraine for 'Lorraine' may also play a role. The form Laraine has been used since about the late 19th century, while other variants such as Loraine, Lorain, Lorayne, Lareen, and Larena exist.

Where does the name Laraine come from?

The origin of Laraine is Old French, and the name means 'the woman from Lorraine.' The Old French

How do you pronounce Laraine?

Laraine is pronounced approximately as 'Lah-rein.'

When is the name day of Laraine?

The name day for Laraine is celebrated on May 30 and August 10.

Popularity

In Germany, Laraine is a relatively rare first name. It has not appeared in the country's name popularity lists so far. In Austria, the name reached its best position in 2010, ranking 1,699th in the name charts. Between 1984 and 2024, Laraine was chosen as a first name in Austria fewer than 10 times, placing it at 7,542nd. However, in the last ten years, there have been no newborns given this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Lara

Famous people

• Laraine Day (US actress)