Lorissa

Lorissa is a feminine name that appears to be a variant of Larissa or a combination of traditional names like Lora and Melissa. Larissa traces back to an ancient Greek city and mythology, potentially meaning 'citadel' or referring to a nymph in Greek legends. The spelling with 'o' instead of 'a' gives the name a softer, more melodic quality. Lorissa features flowing 's' sounds and a romantic Italian-esque ending that creates a lyrical, feminine impression. While never extremely common, the name saw some usage in the United States during the 1970s-1990s. Lorissa strikes a balance between familiarity and uniqueness, offering a more distinctive alternative to common 'Lor-' names like Lori or Laura while maintaining an intuitive pronunciation.

Pronounced lor-IS-ah.

As of October 2026, Lorissa ranked #16708 in US births in 2021 SSA, peaked at #2183 in 1970.