Ladene
Meaning of Ladene
Ladene (pronounced luh-DEEN) drifts onto the tongue like a warm breeze over a green valley—quite apt, since the Old English element “-dene/-denu” literally means valley, and the jaunty La- prefix gives it a jazzy, mid-century swing. First sprinkling into U.S. birth records around World War I, Ladene enjoyed her heyday in the jukebox era of the 1940s and ’50s, peaking when soda fountains were packed and crooners ruled the airwaves. She’s a charming blend: part French-flavored Nadine, part prairie-sweet LaDean, all wrapped in a wholesome gingham bow. Because she never elbowed her way into the top ranks—her best year still left her well outside the national spotlight—today Ladene feels like a secret vintage record only the cool kids know about. Parents who choose her get soft, melodic grace with a dash of retro pep, the kind of name that can jitterbug at the barn dance and still sound perfectly at home in a boardroom.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as luh-DEEN (/ləˈdiːn/)
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