Lorn

Lorn is a given name, a variant spelling of Lorne. The name Lorne originates from the title Marquis of Lorne, which itself derives from the Scottish place name Lorne. This place name is thought to come from the name of the legendary king of Dál Riata, Loarn mac Eirc. The title was notably held by the first Governor General of Canada, which helped popularize the name in Canada. A famous bearer of the name Lorne is Canadian actor Lorne Greene (1915–1987), known for his role in Bonanza.

The spelling "Lorn" is less common but appears as a variant. Additionally, Lorn is the name of a suburb of Newcastle in the Maitland council area, New South Wales, Australia, according to Wiktionary.

The feminine form Lorna was coined by R. D. Blackmore for his novel Lorna Doone (1869), inspired by the title.

• Meaning: Variant of Lorne; from a Scottish place name possibly derived from Loarn mac Eirc
• Origin: Scottish
• Type: Given name (masculine)
• Usage: English