| Meaning | place of the yew trees |
| Origin | Scottish |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Lor-na |
About Lorna
When it comes to choosing a name for your baby girl, Lorna offers a unique blend of mystery and charm. With Scottish origins, this name is associated with the Scottish place name "Lorne," hinting at the qualities of a clever and agile fox. While its exact meaning remains shrouded in uncertainty, Lorna's appeal lies in its timeless elegance and the sense of intrigue it evokes.
Lorna stands apart with its soft yet distinctive sound, making it a versatile choice for modern times. Its variations, such as Lornette and Lornella, provide even more options for personalization. The name's similarity to Laura and Nora offers a sense of familiarity while maintaining its distinctiveness.
Throughout history, notable individuals like actress Lorna Luft and poet Lorna Goodison have carried the name to great heights. Moreover, fictional characters like Lorna Morello from "Orange Is the New Black" have added depth to its legacy.
Choosing Lorna for your baby girl means embracing a name that holds a touch of enigmatic allure and a dash of timeless elegance—a name that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression.
Nicknames for Lorna
| Lor |
| Lori |
| Lora |
| Lornie |
| Nana |
Famous People Named Lorna
| Lorna Luft | American actress and singer |
| Lorna Tolentino | Filipino actress |
| Lorna Goodison | Jamaican poet and writer |
| Lorna Cooke deVaron | American composer and conductor |
| Lorna Dee Cervantes | American poet |
| Lorna Simpson | American artist |
| Lorna Byrne | Irish author |
| Lorna Heilbron | British actress |
| Lorna Kelly | American television host |
| Lorna Landvik | American novelist |
| Lorna Patterson | American actress |
| Lorna Sage | British literary scholar |
| Lorna Smithers | British poet and author |
| Lorna Thayer | American actress |
| Lorna Campbell | Scottish educator and librarian |
| Lorna Davis | Australian businesswoman |
| Lorna Raver | American actress |
| Lorna Doone | Pseudonymous author of a 17th-century novel |
| Lorna Selim | Egyptian journalist and writer |
| Lorna Dueck | Canadian television host and producer |
Characters Named Lorna
| Lorna Morello | "Orange Is the New Black" |
| Lorna McNee | "River City" - TV series |
| Lorna Dane | Polaris - Marvel Comics character |
| Lorna Bucket | "Doctor Who" - TV series |
| Lorna Jenkins | "Being Human" - TV series |
| Lorna Campbell | "Little House on the Prairie" - TV series |
| Lorna Luft | "Batman" - TV series, played by herself |
| Lorna Bow | "Assassin's Creed - Syndicate" - video game |
| Lorna Bains | "Emmerdale" - TV series |
| Lorna Higgins | "Neighbours" - TV series |
| Lorna the Exorcist | "The Exorcist III" - film |
| Lorna Devon | "Stranger Things" - TV series |
| Lorna Nightshade | "World of Warcraft" - video game |