"Lorna" meaning in English

See Lorna in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Invented by R. D. Blackmore for his novel Lorna Doone, possibly from the Scottish place name Lorn(e) in Argyll. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Lorna
  1. A female given name from Scottish Gaelic of mostly Scottish usage. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Lorna-en-name-rwkIlpGv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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