Laurel or bay tree; honor and victory
Lorina is a variant of Lorena or Lauren, ultimately derived from the Latin 'Laurus'. It refers to the laurel tree, which in ancient Rome was used to create crowns for victors and poets, symbolizing honor. While rare today, it gained some literary attention in the 19th century.
Less common today
Lorina isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,017 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Older sister of Alice Liddell, the inspiration for Alice in Wonderland
British textile artist known for her embroidered scrolls
Bulgarian actress known for roles in horror films
