Find out how popular the first name Landra has been for the last 36 years (from 1974 to 2009) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Landra by gender

Based on the last 36 years of data, Landra is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2009, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Landra.

The history of the first name Landra

The name Landra has its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, with roots that can be traced back to the 5th century AD. The name is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "land," which means "land" or "country," and the suffix "-ra," which was commonly used to form feminine names.

During the Middle Ages, the name Landra was popular among the Germanic tribes that occupied central and northern Europe. It was particularly prevalent in regions that are now part of Germany, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia. Historical records from this period show variations in the spelling, including Landara, Landre, and Landryn.

One of the earliest known references to the name Landra can be found in the Codex Argenteus, a 6th-century manuscript containing a translation of the Bible into Gothic. In this text, the name appears as "Landritha," which is believed to be a variation of Landra.

Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Landra. One of the earliest was Landra of Saxony (c. 920 - 994), a German noblewoman and abbess of the Quedlinburg Abbey. Another prominent figure was Landra von Braunschweig (1135 - 1189), a German duchess and regent of the Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg.

In the 12th century, Landra de Montfort (c. 1180 - 1242) was a French noblewoman and the wife of Simon de Montfort, a prominent crusader and military leader during the Albigensian Crusade. Landra de Montfort played an influential role in the political affairs of her time.

During the Renaissance period, Landra Bembo (1472 - 1547) was an Italian scholar and writer who was part of the intellectual circle of the Venetian Republic. She was known for her poetry and correspondence with notable figures of the time.

In more recent history, Landra Reid (1932 - 2009) was a British actress and dancer who appeared in several West End productions and films in the 1950s and 1960s.

Data source

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