läänne

Lønne is a Scandinavian toponym used for several small settlements and farms in Norway and Denmark. Because of historical changes in boundaries and administration, the exact number and location of places bearing the name have varied over time. In contemporary usage, Lønne typically appears in rural contexts and in the names of localities within municipalities.

The etymology of Lønne is not definitively established. Linguists generally view it as a derivative of an older Nordic word describing a natural feature or vegetation common in the region. The spelling with the Scandinavian ø reflects its Nordic origin and distinguishes it from related toponyms in other languages.

In many cases, places named Lønne are small, with agricultural roots. Some have grown into larger villages or been incorporated into surrounding municipalities, but the name remains in local usage, on maps, and in postal addresses. The toponym is an example of how place names in Norway and Denmark often reflect landscape characteristics or natural resources once important to settlement patterns.