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Orion

oh-RYE-uhn

Popularity

#4432

stable

Letters

5

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

22,710

Peak Year

#1,186 in 2018

First Recorded

1880

Style

Mythological, Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Orion is a Greek name derived from the mythological hunter Orion, a giant known for his beauty and hunting skills. The name's meaning is debated, possibly 'dweller on the mountains'.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Orion Clemens

    Brother of Mark Twain and secretary of Nevada Territory

Nicknames

Personality Traits

BraveAdventurousCreativeCharismatic

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