Names Orry

Orry

Found 2 entry about "Orry"

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Manx
Meaning
Possibly derived from the Manx Gaelic word "orree" meaning "golden" or "aureous," or from the Old Norse name "Orri" meaning "black grouse."
Pronunciation
O-ree,
OR-ee
OR-ee (English pronunciation); OH-ree (Manx Gaelic pronunciation)
Popularity
Orry is not a very popular name globally and is unlikely to feature in any official baby name rankings. However, it may be more commonly used in certain regions or communities.

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Orry Name meanings & History

English and Manx Gaelic. Possibly derived from the Manx Gaelic word "orree" meaning "golden" or "aureous," or from the Old Norse name "Orri" meaning "black grouse.". Variant and Anglicization of Gorry. Godred Crovan or "King Orry" is an important figure in Manx folklore, surviving in folk songs and local legends. This name is also borne by Orry "Jack" Kelly, a three-time winner of the Academy Award for Costume Design, who worked under the professional name Orry-Kelly. The name Orry is predominantly used as a masculine given name, although it could also be used as a unisex or feminine name. Its usage is generally low-key and may appeal to parents looking for an unusual or distinctive name.

Zodiac Sign of Orry: Obstinate Cancer,Obsessive Scorpio

Synonyms of Orry:

O: Obsolete,Obstinate,Ostentatious,Organized,Obsessive

R: Reason,Resourceful,Restless,Rational

Y: Yen/money,Youth-giving,Yin/Yang

Orry is:

  • a Formal name
  • a Informal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Simple name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

There is currently no widely famous person or celebrity with the name Orry. However, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Orry, such as Sir John Orry (Governor of the Isle of Man in the 18th century) and Sir James Henry Orry (British army officer during World War I).

2.) Orry (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) from the Orient.

Other Forms: Oarri, Oarrie, Orrey, Orri, Orrie, Ory