Orville

Male

Meaning

A name commonly associated with a grumpy old man

Origin

British

Pronunciation

/ˈɔːrvəl/

Traits associated with the name Orville:

Dogs named Orville tend to be loving, brave, and affectionate. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Orville?

Naming your dog Orville suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy the unexpected. It also suggests that you may have an appreciation for classic names and a fondness for nostalgia.

Is Orville a good dog name?

Orville has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Orville isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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Orville is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Orville was, in the past month, the 4064th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Orville is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Orville was viewed 97 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Orville's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Orville is most adored in Wisconsin, Florida and Ohio.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oregon, Iowa and North Carolina.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Orville.

Orville is found in these categories:

grumpy dog names
grumpy

Sounds like a grumbling old man, perfect for a moody pooch.

british dog names
british

Associated with Wright brothers' aviation history, not specific to Britain.

Dog names like Orville:

Elf Army
Divine spear
Descendant Of The Ancestor
From The Riverbank Town
Of Unknown Meaning
From Glorious Land
Orville dog name meaning

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