Loredana

A widespread name in Italy and Romania, the lovely Loredana is often claimed to have been invented by French author George Sand for a character in her 1833 novel Mattea. However, it also belonged to a 16th century Italian botanist, Loredana Marcello, known for developing treatments for various ailments. It probably derives from the Venetian surname Loredan, from the place name Loreo "laurel grove".

Pronounced lor-ay-DAH-nuh.

As of October 2026, Loredana ranked #14605 in US births in 2001 SSA, peaked at #4187 in 1967.