Latona
l(a)-to-na
US Popularity:11155
Origin:Roman
Meaning:Gentle, demure; Lady; Hidden, forgotten; The hidden one
Latona as a girl's name is of Roman, Latin, and Greek origin to help inspire a balance of strength and gentleness in baby. In mythology, Latona is the Roman name for the Greek Titan Leto, who was the mother of the twin gods Apollo and Artemis. Latona may also have links to the Greek word lêthô, possibly meaning "gentle" or "demure." This gives the name the best of both worlds, with its mythical, god-level inspiration and a soft, sweet-tempered tone. It also has other proposed meanings like “lady,” “hidden,” “forgotten,” and “the hidden one.” If you want to encourage baby to make their presence known with a gentle heart and tough disposition, Latona can make for an adorable start.
How Popular Is The Name Latona?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1991
#12371
in 1991
- 164
from 1990
Sources
Behind the Name, Latona, July 2018
Behind the Name, Leto, May 2020
Theoi Greek Mythology, Leto
WordSense, Latona
WordSense, Leto
Britannica, Leto, mythology, April 2024
Name Doctor, Latona
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