Lashonda

Lashonda Origin and Meaning

The name Lashonda is a girl's name.

Lashonda is a feminine name that gained notable popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s, peaking in the early 1970s. The name follows a naming pattern combining the prefix 'La-' (possibly derived from French influence or as a creative prefix element) with 'shonda,' which may be a variation of Shonda or Shawnda. The 'La-' prefix was particularly common in feminine names during this era. The second element might relate to the name Shawn/Sean (meaning 'God is gracious' in Irish) with a feminine suffix, though its exact etymology is uncertain. Lashonda exemplifies the trend toward distinctive, melodic feminine names with two or three syllables ending in a vowel sound. Though its usage has declined since the 1980s, Lashonda remains recognized as a name that emerged during a period of creative naming practices in late 20th century America.

Lashonda Rank in US Top 1000

# 978 in the US

Famous People Named Lashonda

• LaShonda Katrice Barnett American novelist
• LaShonda Clinton aka Sativa Diva American singer of R&B group Funkadelic