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Orr

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Orr is a unisex name of Scottish origin, meaning “A Scottish surname derived from the Old Norse personal name 'Orri', meaning 'partridge'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1998.

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OriginScottish

What Orr Means

A Scottish surname derived from the Old Norse personal name 'Orri', meaning 'partridge'.

The Story of Orr

This name evokes the quick dart of a wild bird, a flash of independence across the open fields.

Orr, a Scottish surname, stems from the Old Norse personal name 'Orri,' meaning 'partridge.' This name took flight in the late 19th century, peaking in popularity in the late 1990s.

For your child, Orr suggests a spirit that is grounded yet free, resilient and keenly focused. It’s a name for a son or daughter who navigates the world with practical wisdom and an unshakeable inner strength.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Robert Orr

    Canadian professional ice hockey player.

Personality Traits

IndependentResilientPracticalFocused

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Peak Year

#7 in 1998

Total Births

50

First Recorded

1887

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