Lioness or ready for battle
Lona is a name with multiple possible roots, often considered a diminutive of Apollonia or Alona. In some Germanic contexts, it is associated with the word for lioness, while in others it is linked to the concept of being ready for battle. It has a vintage charm, having been more popular in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
About 12 girls were named Lona in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American film actress of the 1930s
American-born spy for the Soviet Union
American screenwriter and producer
