Lorde
Meaning of Lorde
The name Lorde, pronounced /lɔːrd/, originates from the English honorific “lord,” itself derived from the Old English hlāford, denoting “master” or “ruler.” Historically reserved for male aristocracy, the term has in recent decades been reappropriated in Anglo-American naming practices as a unisex given name—an appropriation reinforced by the international prominence of New Zealand singer Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O’Connor’s stage persona, Lorde. Despite its dual heritage of historical gravitas and contemporary cultural resonance, statistical evidence from the United States reveals minimal adoption: between 2018 and 2023 annual occurrences fluctuated between five and ten, with corresponding Social Security Administration rankings confined to the lower 900s (peaking at rank 908 in 2020 and recording six instances at rank 923 in 2023). This sustained rarity suggests a consciously iconoclastic or identity-driven preference among parents seeking a name that bridges venerable Anglo-Saxon roots and modern artistic identity.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as lord (/lɔːrd/)
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