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Lorimer
Gender: Boy
Origin: English occupational name
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Lorimer Name Meaning and Origin
The name Lorimer is of English origin and historically refers to a person who made or sold metal parts for horse harnesses, such as bits and spurs. It is typically used as a masculine name, though it could be considered unisex. The name Lorimer carries a sense of old-world craftsmanship and tradition. It originates from the Middle English word lorimier, which referred to a maker of horse gear—specifically bits, bridles, and other metalwork used in equestrian equipment. This occupational surname eventually became a given name.
