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Orin

OHR-in

Popularity

#2246

stable

Letters

4

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

6,214

Peak Year

#111 in 1920

First Recorded

1880

Style

Nature-Inspired, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Of Irish origin, meaning 'light' or 'pale'. It can also be a variant of Oren, a Hebrew name meaning 'pine tree'.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Orin Hatch

    Former United States Senator from Utah.

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Personality Traits

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