Orlando
Famous throughout the land — a boy name of Italian/Germanic origin
Popularity of Orlando in the United States
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Meaning & Origin of Orlando
Orlando is the Italian form of the Germanic name Roland, composed of "hrod" (fame) and "land" (land), meaning "famous throughout the land." The name was immortalized in Italian Renaissance literature, particularly in Ludovico Ariosto's epic poem Orlando Furioso and Matteo Maria Boiardo's Orlando Innamorato. Virginia Woolf's novel Orlando further cemented its literary prestige. The city of Orlando, Florida, was named after the soldier Orlando Reeves, giving the name geographic recognition as well. Orlando carries a romantic, adventurous quality that connects it to both medieval chivalry and modern cosmopolitan culture.
Orlando Around the World
Orlando is used in 2 languages worldwide, with 5+ international variants.
Female FormOrlanda
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
Nicknames for Orlando
Famous People Named Orlando
- Orlando Bloom — English actor
- Orlando di Lasso — Franco-Flemish Renaissance composer
- Orlando Cepeda — Puerto Rican baseball Hall of Famer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Orlando mean?
Orlando is a boy name of Italian/Germanic origin meaning "Famous throughout the land." Orlando is the Italian form of the Germanic name Roland, composed of "hrod" (fame) and "land" (land), meaning "famous throughout the land." The name was immortalized in Italian Renaissance literature, particularly in Ludovico Ariosto's epic poem Orlando Furioso and Matteo Maria Boiardo's Orlando Innamorato.
How do you pronounce Orlando?
Orlando is pronounced or-LAN-doh. Common variations include Roland, Rolando, Orlandus.
Is Orlando a boy name?
Yes, Orlando is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Lando, Orly, Landi.
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