Orlando
Orlando is a Christian boy name of Germanic, via Italian origin, meaning “Famous land”.
| Meaning | Famous land |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Germanic, via Italian |
| Pronunciation | or-LAN-doh |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Italy, Brazil, United States, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Orlando
Orlando is the Italian form of Roland, from Germanic hrod, 'fame', and land, 'land'. Roland was a knight of Charlemagne whose death is told in the Song of Roland. Ariosto's epic Orlando Furioso made the Italian form famous. Notable bearers include actor Orlando Bloom and Renaissance composer Orlando Gibbons.
Is Orlando a Christian name?
Orlando has no specific religious meaning, though it is used mainly in Christian countries.
How popular is Orlando?
Used across Italy, Latin America and English-speaking countries.
Gifts with the name Orlando
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Spellings and variants of Orlando
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Orlando mean?
Orlando means 'Famous land'. It is of Germanic, via Italian origin.
Is Orlando a Christian name?
Orlando has no specific religious meaning, though it is used mainly in Christian countries.
How do you pronounce Orlando?
Orlando is pronounced or-LAN-doh.
Is Orlando a boy or girl name?
Orlando is usually a boy name.