One fictional bearer of the name is Landen Parke-Laine, a character in Jasper Fforde's Thursday Next books. He's a Crimean War vet with one leg who's eradicated (made non-existent) halfway through the series.
LOVE this name! This is going to be my son's name: Landon Jai Blythe. I always loved London, but it only seemed fair to call my kid Landon, because if he ever goes to London (the city) it would seem stupid, like, "Hey London, welcome to London!" So I guess Landon sounded nicer.
I like this name. But I'm unsure if I would name my son Landon. It's a strong name and all, but my friend's son is Landon and I think it would make him feel overwhelmed.
-- Anonymous User 9/16/2006
Landon is a nice name for a boy. I also like the name Landry.
-- Anonymous User 9/27/2006
My friend uses this name as a girl's name. I don't like it for a girl or boy, sorry!
-- Anonymous User 10/23/2006
I'm probably going to name my kid this. Big fan of Travis Barker!
It's not a bad name, but it sounds like one of these names elitist parents name their son, who of course is sent to an expensive boarding school, and plenty of high expectations are bestowed upon him.
Landon Liboiron (a rising actor, who's pretty darn hot).
-- Anonymous User 11/8/2008
I really love this name. It has an intriguing pronunciation and it is not that common. Two thumbs up and a name I would definitely give to one of my children, even if I live in a place where it is mostly French that is spoken.