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I love this name, one of my moms best friends was named Lorraine growing up.

Makes me think of quiche Lorraine, or the region in France.

It's okay that it gives an image of young lady for me.

It sounds nasal. Strangely enough, Lora and Raine are fine in terms of sound. I just wouldn't put them together vocally, or in a combo. (I'm aware that Lorraine is not a mash of the two, but that's always what I think of).

I don't like the sound. It's harsh and nasal to me.

Mid century modern, very in right now.

It's ok, I prefer Lorine and Lorena.

Dated, but otherwise fine. I don't mind it in the least, but I do prefer the user-submitted name, Loraina more.

This message was edited 1/23/2024, 1:44 PM

It's a "mom" name to me, so a "grandma" name now, I guess! Which means I should not be surprised that so many people are starting to like it again.

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It would be neat to meet a little kid named Lorraine. It has a nice clean edge of competence, intelligence and mature glamour to it that is appealing.

I like it!

I've always found it charming and would not be surprised if it experienced a resurgence soon.

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ETA: Jack Nicholson has kids named Lorraine and Ray, which is so fitting!

This message was edited 1/23/2024, 7:28 AM

Lorraine hit its peak in 1928 topping out at #39 so it's ripe for a 100-year revival. Lorraine has a nice elegance without being too frilly. Great name!

it's my mother's name ...

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Lorraine Leanne, to be exact.
I think it's an attractive name, especially for a middle name. My mother answers to Lorraine, Lori and even a few people call her Rainy.

I love it, and it has been one of my long-time favorites.

It feels like the early to mid 20th century.

Very dated

The only Lorraine people I've ever known have been 1950s or even 1940s vintage. There was a cricketer who played provincial cricket here in South Africa, back in the 1960s I think, who was known as Lorrie but his actual name was Lorraine, after the region in France which had some meaning for his family: someone fought there in one or other of the World Wars.

Love it! I went to school with one, an elder millenial.