Golden; descendant of Gofraidh
Orry is a name with dual roots, often considered a Manx diminutive of Gofraidh (Godfrey) or a variant of the Latin-derived name Orie, meaning golden. It is famously associated with King Orry, the legendary Viking founder of the Kingdom of Mann and the Isles.
Less common today
Orry isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,602 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Legendary Viking king and founder of the Isle of Man's parliament
Academy Award-winning Hollywood costume designer
Protagonist of the North and South trilogy · North and South
