Orry
Fact sheet
- Name
- Orry
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The boy's name Orry represents an anglicized form of the name Gorry, which is a Gaelic variant of Guðrøðr. The meaning of the name can be translated as 'the peace of God'.
What does the name Orry mean?
Orry, a boy's name, is an anglicized version of the name Gorry, which in turn is a Gaelic spelling of Guðrøðr. It means 'the peace of God' and is composed of the Old Norse elements guð for 'God' and friðr for 'peace' or 'love'. The name gained popularity through the TV series 'North and South'.
Where does the name Orry come from?
The name Orry has its roots in Old Norse and means 'the peace of God'. The word components consist of guð for 'God' and friðr for 'peace, love'. The languages in which the name appears are English and Gaelic.
How do you pronounce Orry?
Orry is pronounced like 'O-ri'.
Popularity
In Germany, Orry is a rather rare first name. In 2012, it reached the 3,479th place on the list of the most common male first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Orry was used as a first name in Germany less than 10 times, placing it at 9,082nd. In the last ten years, there have been no new bearers of this name. There are current rankings regarding the global popularity and frequency of Orry in various countries' name charts.
Famous people
- Orry Jackson (singer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Orry
What is the origin of the name Orry?
Orry has its roots in Old Norse and is an anglicized form of the Gaelic name Gorry, which is derived from Guðrøðr.
What does the name Orry mean?
The name Orry means 'the peace of God' and is composed of the Old Norse elements guð for 'God' and friðr for 'peace' or 'love'.
How popular is the name Orry?
Orry gained recognition particularly through the TV series 'North and South', but is overall rather rare and not widely used.