Orval
Pronunciation: [ AWRV-uhl ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,899
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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"little cross"
#23,892 in US
Italian origin
"from Venice"
#23,803 in US
Latin origin
"Diminutive of Francesca"
#23,840 in US
Celtic origin
"sea sparkle"
#23,886 in US
French/Old English origin
"from the green woodland clearing"
#24,006 in US
Scottish Gaelic origin
"little Ireland (historical settlement)"
#24,033 in US
Old High German origin
"resolute protector"
#23,889 in US
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About the Name Orval
Orval is a girl name .
Is Orval a boy or girl name? Orval is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #23,899 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #14,265. Orval is more commonly used as a boy name.
Orval is currently ranked #23,899 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Orval include Orv, Ory, Orie, and Orvkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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