The nameOriane
Oriane is a French girl's name of medieval origin that evokes gold. It has been well liked in France since the 1990s.
- Girl's name
- Medieval
Meaning
Oriane is linked to the Latin aurum, "gold", or to the French orient, "east". Its meaning is debated.
Origin
Medieval. Oriana is the heroine of the chivalric romance Amadis of Gaul.
History
Proust gave the name to the Duchess of Guermantes. The first name spread in the 1990s and peaked around 2000.
Famous people named Oriane
- Oriane de Guermantes, character in Proust
Popularity of the name Oriane
Oriane in France
Oriane was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 3,630 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Oriane. Its rise began around 1979, and it peaked in 2001. Half of all babies named Oriane in France were born before 2000. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 66 births a year on average, against 95 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Oriane mean?
Oriane is linked to the Latin aurum, "gold", or to the French orient, "east". Its meaning is debated.
What is the origin of the name Oriane?
Medieval. Oriana is the heroine of the chivalric romance Amadis of Gaul.
Is Oriane a girl's or a boy's name?
Oriane is a girl's name.
Who are famous people named Oriane?
Oriane de Guermantes, character in Proust.