Jorre
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jorre
Jorre is a Dutch and Flemish diminutive or informal form of George, derived from the Greek name Georgos (Georgius), which means "farmer" or "worker of the earth" from the elements ge (earth) and ergon (work).
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Etymology
Jorre is a Dutch and Flemish diminutive or informal form of George, derived from the Greek name Georgos (Georgius), which means "farmer" or "worker of the earth" from the elements ge (earth) and ergon (work). The name is primarily used in the Netherlands, Belgium, and other Dutch-speaking regions, with historical usage dating back through medieval Christian tradition, as George has been venerated as a saint in Christian cultures since early Christianity.
Jorre currently ranks #1,246 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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