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(Male Host) The name Orlando is not as uncommon as one would think. It has
ranked in the top 1000 male names every decade since 1880, though by 1990 it
had worked its way up to the top 400.
(Female Host) Aside from the obvious like to Disney World, in Orlando Florida,
the name has had quite a number of references in history and literature.
(Male) William Shakespeare helped popularize the name, with his play
As You Like It.
(Female Host) As did George Frederic Handel, in his Italian opera Orlando.
(Male) Orando stems from the Italian name Roland, which means famous land.
(Female Host) Orlando Bloom stole the hearts of millions as the swashbuckling
swordsmith in Pirates of the Caribbean, and as a handsome elf in Lord of the
Rings.
(Male) Orlando Jones is a popular comedian and movie star.
(Female Host) And Orlando Pace of the NFL won Super Bowl 34 with the St.
Louis Rams in 2000.
(Male) The name Orlando is fun to say, beautiful to hear, and unique.
(Female Host) For more Italian names click up here.
(Male) Or click on the randomizer below.