Lorraine is used as a feminine name, above all in the US and Canada, after
World War I, during which events brought Lorraine to the North American public imagination. Variations include:
Lori, Lorri, Lorrie,
Rainey."
Laura", "Laurène" and "Lareine" (
French, la reine or
Queen) have distinct origins unconnected with "Lorraine".
Lorraine Bracco, actress (
The Sopranos)Lorraine Davies, country singer
Lorraine Hansberry, American playwright (1930-1965)
Lorraine Kelly, Scottish TV journalist
Lorraine Baines McFly,
Marty McFly's mother in the
Back to the Future trilogyLorraine Segato, Canadian pop singer-songwriterLorraine Swanson, a character played by
Mo Collins on the sketch comedy television show
MADtv.
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