Orlin
Old Norse/Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Orlin
Orlin derives from Old Norse and Germanic roots, likely combining "or" (meaning point or edge) or related to "Jarl" (nobleman), and means "warrior" or "nobleman." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian and Eastern European cultures, particularly in Bulgaria, Romania, and Slavic regions, with historical usage among Germanic and Norse populations.
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Etymology
Orlin derives from Old Norse and Germanic roots, likely combining "or" (meaning point or edge) or related to "Jarl" (nobleman), and means "warrior" or "nobleman." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian and Eastern European cultures, particularly in Bulgaria, Romania, and Slavic regions, with historical usage among Germanic and Norse populations.
Orlin currently ranks #4,662 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1932.
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