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Lore

Pronunciation: [ l-AWR ]

Girl Name #11,556 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lore is a girl name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-AWR.

Parents who love the name Lore often also consider Louise, Lottie, Lola .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #11,556
Total SSA Count: 10

Alternative Spellings

Lorelai #402 Lorelei #456 Loretta #677 Lorena #1277 Lorraine #1416 Lori #1525 Loren #2497 Loralei #2911

Similar Names

Louise Lottie Lola Lou Louisa Lora Lois Loretta

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lore

Is Lore a boy or girl name?

Lore is primarily used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Lore?

Lore is pronounced l-AWR.

How popular is the name Lore?

Lore is currently ranked #11556 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Lore a common or rare name?

Lore is an uncommon name, ranked #11556 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lore

Lore is a girl name .

Lore is currently ranked #11,556 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Lore include Lorelai, Lorelei, Loretta, Lorena, Lorraine . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.