The nameLorena
Lorena is the Spanish and Italian form of Lorraine. It has been given in France mostly since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Spanish and Italian
Meaning
Lorena comes from the name of Lorraine, from Lotharingia, "kingdom of Lothair".
Origin
Spanish and Italian. It is also linked to Laurence and Laura.
History
Found in France since the early 20th century, Lorena peaked in the late 2000s.
Popularity of the name Lorena
Lorena in France
Lorena was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,675 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Lorena. Its rise began around 1985, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Lorena in France were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 71 births a year on average, against 118 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Lorena in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lorena mean?
Lorena comes from the name of Lorraine, from Lotharingia, "kingdom of Lothair".
What is the origin of the name Lorena?
Spanish and Italian. It is also linked to Laurence and Laura.
Is Lorena a girl's or a boy's name?
Lorena is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Lorena?
Variants and related names of Lorena include Lorraine.