Lonna

Diminutive of Leona

Lonna Origin and Meaning

The name Lonna is a girl's name.

Lonna is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Lona, which could derive from the Scottish word 'lone' meaning 'solitary,' or could be a diminutive of names containing the element 'lon.' Alternatively, it may have Greek roots as a form of Apollonia, meaning 'belonging to Apollo.' Others suggest it could be a variant of Ilona, a Hungarian form of Helen meaning 'light.' Lonna experienced modest popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s but has since become quite rare. The name carries a vintage charm while remaining distinctive and uncommon in contemporary use.

Lonna Rank in US Top 1000

# 990 in the US

Famous People Named Lonna

• Lonna Hooks American politician

The name Lonna in Pop Culture

• Lonna Leing aka The Insect Queen character in DC Comics
• Lonna Leep character in "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
• Lonna Bowstripe male badger in the Redwall series by Brian Jacques