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Lorna

The name Lorna peaked for boys at #3099 in 1942. Lorna is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

The name Lorna is a girl's name of English origin.

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One of those names like Pamela, Vanessa and Wendy, Lorna was invented for a particular literary character--the protagonist of the 1869 novel <em>Lorna Doone</em>  by R. D. Blackmore--and then perpetuated as the name of a shortbread cookie. 
The author claimed to have based it on the Scottish place-name, Lorn. In baby name limbo for quite some time, it was chosen by Judy Garland for her younger daughter, Lorna Luft. Lorna Simpson is an important contemporary American artist. </br></br>
While not strictly from Scotland, many consider Lorna to be one of the most tradtional <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/472/scottish-names-for-girls">Scottish names for girls</a>

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The name Lorna is currently ranked #955 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #298 in 1941. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in LORNA, LORNA, and LORNA. Lorna is occasionally used for boys in 1966.

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