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Name Origin

Lorin is a unisex given name of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of Lauren or Lorraine, both French names meaning 'from Laurentum' (an ancient Italian town). Alternatively, it could have roots in Irish Gaelic, where it potentially means 'small hollow'.

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Famous People

Lorin Maazel (1930-2014)

Conductor

  • Music Director of the New York Philharmonic
  • Chief Conductor of the Vienna State Opera
  • Grammy Award winner