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Oreli is a delicate feminine name that likely derives from several possible sources. It may be a variation of Aurelie (from Latin 'aureus' meaning 'golden') or a shortened form of Orielle (related to…
Latin
"announcement from the gods, oracle"
A pleasantly unfamiliar addition to the ella family of names.
Orelle is a feminine name with French origins, possibly derived from the Latin 'aurelia' meaning 'golden' or from a place name in the Savoie region of France. This elegant, uncommon name has a…
Orenda is a feminine name with Native American origins, specifically from the Iroquois language and culture. It represents a mystical force present in all things, similar to the concept of spiritual…
Orianne is an elegant feminine name with roots in Latin and French traditions. It's believed to be a variation of Oriane, which itself derives from Latin 'oriens' meaning 'rising' or 'eastern,'…
Orie is a feminine name with diverse origins. It can be derived from the Latin 'oriens' meaning 'rising' or 'east,' symbolizing new beginnings and dawn. In Japanese culture, Orie (織恵) can mean 'woven…
Place-name
Serene California town near San Francisco that could translate into a girl's name.
"to excite, to stir the mind"
A pretty, feminissima name, more distinctive than Cynthia. George Bernard Shaw used it for a character in his play The Apple Cart, about which it is said 'Orinthia is a name full of magic for me.'
"golden"
A bird name from the same Latin root as Aurelia, Oriole is extremely rare as a name: No babies were given the name in the US in 2022. But most people are aware of the Oriole bird, which makes this…
Irish
"golden princess"
A variation of Orla and a fast rising choice in England and Wales in 2022.
Orlean is a feminine name with multiple cultural influences, potentially derived from the French city of Orléans or as a variation of Orleans. The name suggests nobility and distinction, possibly…
Orleane is a feminine name derived from the place name Orleans, a historic city in France. The name blends French elegance with a touch of Southern American charm, as it also evokes associations with…
Literary name
"gold"
Orleanna was the young heroine of Barbara Kingsolver's The Poisonwood Bible , whose name may share the same golden meaning as New Orleans, or be a twist on Orlena and Arlena.
Orlee is a feminine given name with Hebrew origins, derived from the word 'or' meaning 'light.' It's a variant of the more common Orli or Orly, carrying connotations of brightness and illumination.…
Orlie is a feminine name with multiple origin possibilities. It may be derived from the French name Aurèlie, meaning "golden," or could be a variant of Orla, a name of Irish origin meaning "golden…
"little pale green one"
This Irish saint's name sounds like a lopped-off Lorna.
Hebrew
"fawn or gazelle"
Old Testament name of the daughter-in-law of Naomi, now eclipsed by the originally misspelled Oprah. Oprah Winfrey may have made her name more famous than this original Biblical version, but no baby…
Greek mythology name
The feminine form of Orpheus, the charming musician of Greek myth who descended to the underworld.
Variation of Ora, Latin
"prayer"
Orra and Ora are simple yet rare names with a lovely religious meaning.
Italian variation of Ursula
"little female bear"
The advantage of Orsa over the arguably-more-attractive Ursula is that it breaks the tie to the hideous she-witch of The Little Mermaid. Orsa definitely feels more ready for modern life now that…
