Orlando (disambiguation) facts for kids

The word Orlando has many different meanings. It can be a place, a character in a story, a song, a movie, or even a person's name.

Places Called Orlando

Several places around the world are named Orlando.

Cities in the United States

• Orlando, Florida, is a large city in the USA. It is famous for its theme parks.
• Orlando, Oklahoma, is another town in the USA.

Township in South Africa

• Orlando, Soweto, is a township located in the Republic of South Africa.

Artistic Works Named Orlando

The name Orlando has inspired many creative works, from old stories to modern movies and music.

Characters and Stories

• Orlando is a famous character in old stories and operas from the 1500s and 1600s. He is often shown as a brave knight.
• Orlando: A Biography is a well-known novel written by Virginia Woolf in 1928. It tells a story that spans several centuries.

Music and Opera

• Orlando is the title of an opera (a play set to music) created by the famous composer George Frideric Handel in 1733.
• Orlando was also the name of a British indie-pop band that was popular in the 1990s.

Movies and TV Shows

• Orlando is a movie made in 1992. It is based on Virginia Woolf's novel.
• Orlando was a British television series that aired in the 1960s.

Children's Books

• Orlando is a beloved fictional cat character. He stars in a series of fun children's illustrated books written by Kathleen Hale.

People Named Orlando

Many people have the name Orlando, either as their first name or their family name.

People with Orlando as a Surname

• Vittorio Emanuele Orlando was an important Italian diplomat and politician. He played a role in world events during his time.
• Tony Orlando is a well-known American singer.

People with Orlando as a Given Name

• Orlando Bloom is a famous British actor. He has starred in many popular movies.
• Orlando Cepeda is a former Hispanic-American baseball player. He is so good that he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
• Orlando Cabrera is another Hispanic-American baseball player. He played for teams like the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in Major League Baseball.