The nameOrianne

Orianne is a spelling of Oriane, a girl's name from the tales of chivalry. In France it was mostly given in the 1980s and 1990s.

Meaning

Orianne is often linked to the Latin aurum, "gold", or oriens, "the East, sunrise".

Origin

Literary. Oriana is the beloved of the knight Amadis of Gaul. Proust gave the name to the Duchess of Guermantes.

History

Orianne appeared in the mid 1950s and peaked in the late 1980s.

Popularity of the name Orianne

Orianne in France

2425thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1989peak year (135 births)
2,780babies named Orianne in France since 1900
068135 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Orianne was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 800 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Orianne. Its rise began around 1972, and it peaked in 1989. Half of all babies named Orianne in France were born before 1992.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Orianne mean?

Orianne is often linked to the Latin aurum, "gold", or oriens, "the East, sunrise".

What is the origin of the name Orianne?

Literary. Oriana is the beloved of the knight Amadis of Gaul. Proust gave the name to the Duchess of Guermantes.

Is Orianne a girl's or a boy's name?

Orianne is a girl's name.