Find out how popular the first name Lorinda has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Lorinda by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Lorinda is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Lorinda.

The history of the first name Lorinda

Lorinda is a feminine given name derived from the Late Latin name Laurinda, which itself is a blend of the Latin names Laurentius and Laurentia. The Latin name Laurentius was derived from the name Laurentum, an ancient town of Latium, whose name meant "the town of laurels." The laurel was a plant revered in ancient Rome and associated with honor, victory, and poetry.

The name Lorinda can be traced back to the early medieval period, when it was used in various regions of Europe influenced by Latin and Romance languages. It was particularly popular in Italy and parts of Spain during this time. The earliest recorded use of the name Lorinda dates back to the 9th century AD, found in Italian monastic records.

In the 12th century, Lorinda was the name of a nun and abbess of the Monastery of San Benedetto in Gubbio, Italy. Her life and works were documented in the "Vita Laurindae Abbatissae" (Life of Abbess Lorinda), written by a monk named Peter.

During the Renaissance, Lorinda was a name used among the Italian nobility. One notable figure was Lorinda Salviati (1539-1584), a member of the influential Salviati family of Florence and the wife of Jacopo Salviati, a prominent banker and patron of the arts.

In the 17th century, Lorinda was the name of a character in the pastoral play "The Faithful Shepherdess" by John Fletcher, published in 1609. This literary reference helped popularize the name in England during that period.

Another historical figure with the name Lorinda was Lorinda Pearl (1888-1944), an American artist and printmaker known for her etchings and woodcuts depicting scenes of rural life in the American Midwest.

Despite its long history, the name Lorinda has never been widely popular in modern times. However, it has maintained a modest presence, particularly in Italy and parts of the United States.

Data source

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