Ormal
Old Norse · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ormal
Ormal is derived from Old Norse origins, combining "orm" (serpent/snake) with the suffix "-al," meaning "resembling a serpent" or "snake-like." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, particularly in Iceland and Norway, with historical usage among Viking-era populations and continued presence in modern Nordic communities.
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Etymology
Ormal is derived from Old Norse origins, combining "orm" (serpent/snake) with the suffix "-al," meaning "resembling a serpent" or "snake-like." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, particularly in Iceland and Norway, with historical usage among Viking-era populations and continued presence in modern Nordic communities.
Ormal currently ranks #4,025 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1917.
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