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Lorna

Lorna (name) means a female given name popularized by a 19th-century novel and mostly used in Scotland and England. Example: “The name Lorna comes from the romantic novel Lorna Doone.”

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A female given name popularized by a 19th-century novel and mostly used in Scotland and England.

"The name Lorna comes from the romantic novel Lorna Doone."

How to use Lorna

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA first name invented by a novelist, based on a Scottish place name.

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The name _____ comes from the romantic novel Lorna Doone.

Etymology

Coined by novelist R. D. Blackmore in 1869 for Lorna Doone, likely inspired by the Scottish place name Lorn.

· First attested 1869

Class of 1869 Lorna joined the language around 1869.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Lorna” mean?

The word “Lorna” means a female given name popularized by a 19th-century novel and mostly used in Scotland and England. In plain terms, a first name invented by a novelist, based on a Scottish place name.

How do you use “Lorna” in a sentence?

Here is “Lorna” used in a sentence: “The name Lorna comes from the romantic novel Lorna Doone.”

What part of speech is “Lorna”?

“Lorna” is a name.

Where does the word “Lorna” come from?

The word “Lorna” dates back to around 1869. Coined by novelist R. D. Blackmore in 1869 for Lorna Doone, likely inspired by the Scottish place name Lorn.