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Origin: French

Meaning: Golden city

A variation of the French Orville, Orvelle inherits its shining meaning, “golden city.” Favored for boys, Orville was coined by the French 18th-century author Fanny Burney. Lord Orville is the heroic love interest of the titular character in Burney’s novel, Evelina. Orvelle’s smooth “e” vowels and lingering “-elle” finish enhance the name’s romantic undertones while maintaining a noble and auspicious air.