Orval
Old Norse · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Orval
Orval derives from Old Norse elements "arr" (warrior) and "valr" (ruler), meaning "warrior ruler" or "power of the warrior." The name is primarily used in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, with no strong association to any specific religion or historical period, though it gained some visibility in the 20th century.
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Etymology
Orval derives from Old Norse elements "arr" (warrior) and "valr" (ruler), meaning "warrior ruler" or "power of the warrior." The name is primarily used in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, with no strong association to any specific religion or historical period, though it gained some visibility in the 20th century.
Orval currently ranks #7,578 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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