Irish girl name
Orna Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Orna means pale green. Short form of Odharnait, from the Irish odhar, meaning pale green or dun
Orna is the short form of the early Irish name Odharnait, which comes from odhar, a word for pale, dun or olive-green. Early Irish saints and noblewomen carried the original form. Orna is simple and crisp, two syllables with an easy rhythm, and it sounds pleasantly modern even though it is old. It is a close relative of the boy's name Odhrán. Families looking for a short Irish name that feels fresh yet traditional may find Orna a good fit, and it pairs easily with longer middle names.
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Variants of Orna
OrnatOrnaghOrnaith
Orna popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2022 Orna ranked #728 in Ireland (4 babies) and #8,117 in the US (6 babies). It is far more popular in Ireland than in America.
Ireland (girls)United States (girls)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Orna mean?
Orna means "pale green". Short form of Odharnait, from the Irish odhar, meaning pale green or dun.
How do you pronounce Orna?
Orna is pronounced OR-na.
What is the origin of Orna?
Orna is of Irish origin. Short form of Odharnait, from the Irish odhar, meaning pale green or dun.