Lorne

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Lorne means "fox" or "sly one."
Pronunciation
LAWRN
Lorne is pronounced "LOR-n."
Popularity
Lorne is not a very common name and is not ranked in the top 1000 names for boys or girls in the United States. However, it is more popular in Scotland and Canada, where it is occasionally used as a surname.

cartoon of the name Lorne
Cartoon of Lorne

Lorne Name meanings & History

Lorne is a Scottish name that is derived from the Gaelic word "lorn," which means "fox" or "sly one.". The name Lorne means "fox" or "sly one.". From the title Marquis of Lorne, which was based on the Scottish place name Lorne, itself possibly derived from the name of the legendary king of Dál Riata, Loarn mac Eirc. This was the title of the first Governor General of Canada, where it has since been most frequently used as a given name. A famous bearer was the Canadian actor Lorne Greene (1915-1987). Lorne is a versatile name that can be used for both boys and girls. It is a great name for parents looking for a unique and meaningful name that is easy to spell and pronounce.

Zodiac Sign of Lorne: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Lorne:

L: Legal,Lovely,Liaison,Luscious,Lazy,Lover,Languid

O: Obsolete,Organized,Obsessive,Obstinate,Ostentatious

R: Reason,Restless,Resourceful,Rational

N: Nutrition,Nervous,Neat,Nice,Nagging,Nitpicking,Neurosis

E: Exaggerate,Entertain,Environment,Expressive,Enlighten,Enliven

Lorne is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Lorne include Lorne Michaels, a Canadian-American television producer, and Lorne Greene, a Canadian actor best known for his role in the television series "Bonanza."

2.) Lorne (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) a short form of Lawrence.

Other Forms: Lorn, Lornie, Lorny


3.) Lorne (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) grounded

Other Forms: Lorn, Lorny


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