Does Lorde have a father?

Does Lorde have a father?

Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O’Connor was born on 7 November 1996 in Takapuna, New Zealand, a suburb of Auckland, to poet Sonja Yelich (Croatian: Jelić) and civil engineer Vic O’Connor. Her mother was born to Croatian immigrants from the region of Dalmatia, while her father is of Irish descent.

Why did Lorde call herself Lorde?

At age 12 she was signed to a development contract with the Universal Music Group after an agent received footage of her singing at a middle-school talent show. A lifelong fascination with royalty and aristocracy inspired her stage name, although she appended an e to the end, as she felt that “Lord” was too masculine.

Is Lorde a Croatian?

Born Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O’Connor in New Zealand, Lorde has both Croatian and New Zealand citizenship. Her mum, Sonja, says it was a proud moment to see her daughter perform in the country of her ancestors.

Is Lorde related to Taylor Swift?

Lorde’s friendship with Taylor Swift began in 2014. The fellow pop star had been there for Lorde during her ups and downs, and connected her with other big names in Swift’s “squad”, like Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, Blake Lively and Lena Dunham, according to People.

Does Lorde like Taylor Swift?

Taylor Swift shared how her friendship with Lorde began The artist also mentioned comments from the “Solar Power” singer. Before their friendship began, Lorde told Metro, “Taylor Swift is so flawless and so unattainable, and I don’t think it’s breeding anything good in young girls.”

What is Lorde’s fandom called?

‘I have discouraged it,’ Lorde says of attempts to dub her fans ‘The Disciples.