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Jordane

Girl name · 10 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Jordane: 10 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1997.

Jordane is a French feminine form of Jordan, itself derived from the Hebrew river name Yarden, meaning "to flow down" or "descend." Historically, the River Jordan was a place of profound biblical significance, where Jesus was baptised. While Jordane is less common than Jordan or Jordana, it carries that same riverine grace. In Scotland, it gained modest traction from the 1990s onward, perhaps influenced by the androgynous appeal of Jordan as a unisex name. Famous bearers include contemporary French actress Jordane Liénard. The name Jordana, the Spanish and Portuguese variant, is slightly more widespread internationally. As a Scottish choice, Jordane offers a softer, continental twist on a classic water-name.