"Lorna" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Coined by English novelist R. D. Blackmore in 1869. Invented by R. D. Blackmore for his novel Lorna Doone, possibly from the Scottish place name Lorn(e) in Argyll. Etymology templates: {{coin|en|R. D. Blackmore|in=1869|nat=English|occ=novelist}} Coined by English novelist R. D. Blackmore in 1869 Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Lorna
  1. A female given name from Scottish Gaelic of mostly Scottish usage. Wikipedia link: en:Lorna Doone, en:Lorne, Scotland Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names Related terms: Loren, Lorn, Lorne
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