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Orlando
The name Orlando is boy's name of Italian origin meaning "famous throughout the land".
Orlando, the ornate Italianate twist on the dated Roland, with a literary heritage stretching back to Shakespeare and before, has appealing book-ended o's, and is open to combination with almost any last name, a la British actor, Orlando Bloom.
Orlando has an impressive literary résumé, including the poem "Orlando Furioso,", Handel's opera "Orlando", Shakespeare's As You Like It and Virginia Woolf's gender-bending novel. Most recently, Orlando was a character in The Wire.
Orlando Bloom's name was inspired by that of the sixteenth century composer, Orlando Gibbons. It is also the first name of several outstanding athletes--including Orlandos Woolridge, Cabrera and Cepeda, and is, of course, a place name, home of Disney World in Florida.
Italian
Male
Name Story
Traits
- Charming
- Confident
- Sophisticated
- Adventurous
Compatibility
Orlando pairs well with classic and elegant sibling names, such as Isabella or Leonardo. As a middle name, it adds a touch of sophistication and flair. This name also fits seamlessly with Italian-inspired or regal-themed naming styles.
Charming
Confident
Sophisticated
Adventurous
Spotlight
Famous Personalities
Notable people who share the name.
Orlando Bloom
Actor
Born: January 13, 1977 · Canterbury, Kent, England
Orlando Brown
Actor, Singer
Born: December 4, 1987 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Similar Names
Kenny
Handsome, born of fire
Lisa
God's promise
Finn
Fair
Tiana
Princess
Winston
Joy stone, wise one's town
Sawyer
Woodcutter
Regional Variations & Spellings
Alternative Spellings
- Orlando Original form
- Orland Shortened form
- Roland French variant
- Orlandu Japanese transcription
- Arabic
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Georgian
- Hebrew
Cultural Adaptations
- أورلاندو (Orlando) Arabic
- 歐蘭多 (Ōulánduō) Chinese
- オーランド (Ōrando) Japanese
- ორლანდო (Orlando) Georgian
- אורלנדו (Orlando) Hebrew
Frequently Asked Questions about Orlando
- What does Orlando mean?
- Famous through out the land
- What is the origin of Orlando?
- Orlando has Italian origins.
- Is Orlando popular?
- Orlando has been viewed 97 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
- What are similar names to Orlando?
- Similar names include Kenny, Lisa, Finn, Tiana, Winston.
- How do you pronounce Orlando?
- Orlando is pronounced or-LAN-doh.
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