Lorainne is a feminine given name used primarily in English-speaking countries. It is a variant of the name Lorraine, which itself derives from the name of a region in eastern France.Etymology and OriginsThe name Lorraine originally comes from the historical region in France, whose name means "kingdom of Lothar." Lothar was a Frankish king, a great-grandson of Charlemagne, and his realm covered the area that is now called Lorraine in French or Lothringen in German. The Latin phrase Lothari regnum ("Lothar's kingdom") evolved into the name of the region. As a given name, Lorraine began to be used in English-speaking countries in the late 19th century, popular perhaps because of its similarity in sound to the name Laura. Its usage increased notably after World War I, when the region of Lorraine was frequently in the news as a disputed territory between France and Germany.Variant FormsAlong with Lorainne, other spelling variants include Laraine, Loraine, Lorayne, and Lauraine. In Spanish-speaking cultures, a cognate form is Lorena. Diminutives and affectionate forms include Lori, Lorie, Lorinda, Lorri, and Lorrie.Meaning: Variant of Lorraine meaning "from Lorraine, France" (ultimately referring to Lothar's kingdom)Origin: English variant of French regional nameType: Given nameUsage regions: English-speaking world