Names Iorek

Iorek

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Literature
Meaning
The name has no specific meaning as it is a fictional name created by the author, Philip Pullman.
Pronunciation
The correct pronunciation of Iorek is "ee-OR-ek".
YAWR-ik
Popularity
The name Iorek is not commonly used for baby boys in the real world, and its popularity is therefore low.

cartoon of the name Iorek
Cartoon of Iorek

Iorek Name meanings & History

Fictional from Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials' trilogy. The name has no specific meaning as it is a fictional name created by the author, Philip Pullman. Meaning unknown. Author Philip Pullman used this name for one of his main characters Iorek Byrnison, an armored polar bear, in his His Dark Materials series, first released in 1995. While the Dutch name Yorick sounds the same, it is unknown whether Pullman based his character's name on it. As the name Iorek is purely fictional, it is most commonly used for fictional characters or by fans of the 'His Dark Materials' trilogy.

Zodiac Sign of Iorek: I love you Taurus

Synonyms of Iorek:

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

O: Obsolete,Obstinate,Ostentatious,Obsessive,Organized

R: Resourceful,Restless,Reason,Rational

E: Environment,Exaggerate,Enliven,Expressive,Enlighten,Entertain

K: Karate,Kundalini,Kind,Karma

Iorek is:

  • a Mature name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

As a fictional name, Iorek has not been used by any famous people.