Lorna Name Meaning
The name Lorna comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Lorna below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Lorna Name Meaning
EnglishCreated by the author R. D. Blackmore for the title character in his novel 'Lorna Doone' (1869), set in southern England, which describes the dangerous love between John Ridd and Lorna Doone. Blackmore may...
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