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Oriol

Boy · Latin · Medium name

Meaning
Golden oriole, of the golden bird
Pronunciation
oh-ree-OL
Origin
Latin

From Catalan, referring to the golden oriole bird.

Popularity
Common in Spain (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ClassicNature-inspiredInternational

Languages in use: Catalan, Latin

Commonly used in: Spain, Andorra, France

Alternate spellings

  • OriolCatalan

    Same spelling.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Saint Oriol

    c. 7th century

    Catalan saint, patron of the city of Barcelona's old cathedral.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Catalan Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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