Loredana

loh-reh-DAAH-nah

Italian, Romanian

"laurel grove"

Loredana Origin and Meaning

The name Loredana is a girl's name meaning "laurel grove".

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".