Orville
BoyOrville is a boy's name of French origin meaning "From a French place name meaning gold town, popularized as a given name by novelist Fanny Burney.". It is pronounced OR-vil. Today it is a popular name (popularity 91/100) and fading.
French origin · /OR-vil/ · vintage
Meaning: From a French place name meaning gold town, popularized as a given name by novelist Fanny Burney.
Insights
Most popular in the 1920s.
Today, Orville is one of the most common baby names (popularity 91/100).
It is less common today than at its historical peak.
Frequently asked questions about Orville
What does Orville mean?
Orville means "From a French place name meaning gold town, popularized as a given name by novelist Fanny Burney.". It is of French origin.
Is Orville a boy or girl name?
Orville is traditionally a boy's name.
How popular is Orville?
Orville is one of the most common baby names, with a popularity score of 91/100. It was most popular in the 1920s.
How is Orville pronounced?
Orville is pronounced OR-vil.
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