Lore
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Lore is a Germanic name meaning “knowledge”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.36% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Lore
Lore is a feminine name of Germanic origin, serving as a short form of Eleonore or Hannelore. The name is often associated with the German word 'Lehre', meaning lore, knowledge, or teaching. It has functioned as an independent name within central European contexts, reflecting a tradition of academic or folk wisdom.
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Gender Usage of the Name Lore
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Lore is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.36% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Lore
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Lore is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 132M births |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 1 in every 13.6M births |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 936K births |
| Australia | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 769M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Lore was last recorded at #4,724 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2023) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,429 in 1961. Its lowest recorded position was #11,247 in 2012. Over the last 52 years (1971–2023) the name fell -1289 places (from #3,435 to #4,724).
Characteristics of the Name Lore
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 1 syllable — One-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Girl Names
- Starts with
- L — Girl Names Starting with L
- Ends with
- e — Girl Names Ending in “e”
Name AestheticMethodology
Lore consists of a single syllable ending in a distinct r-colored vowel. It aligns with a Mystical & Ancient aesthetic through its strong cultural connection to the Lorelei siren of the Rhine river. The phonetic brevity allows for a sharp, memorable impact.
Middle Names For Lore
Middle names used with LoreMethodology
Lore is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Lore Ann · Lore Marie · Lore Elisabeth · Lore Antoinette · Lore HicksView all 26 girl middle names.
Middle name suggestions for LoreMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Lore is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Lore Myers · Lore Monae · Lore Megan · Lore Moody · Lore Monay. View all 264 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Lore
Sound Like Lore Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Laura · Lori · Laurie · View all 78 names
Spelled Like Lore Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Lorie · Loree · Lorre · View all 11 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Linda · Lisa · Laura · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Lore Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Eleanor · Claire · Skylar · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Ruth · Grace · Joyce · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Lore”
Dictionary Meaning of "Lore"Methodology
a diminutive of the female given name Eleonore
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How to Spell Lore in ASL
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