Orville Prentice

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Orville Prentice — English
36K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Orville Prentice is a name that combines English origins. The first name Orville is a masculine given name of English origin. Orville E. Atwood (1880–1939), American politician Orville E. Babcock (1835–1884), American general Orville Hickman Browning (1806–1881), American politician Orville Bulman (1904-1978), American businessman-turned-painter Orville Richard Burrell (born 1968), stage name Shaggy (musician), Jamaican-American singer Orville Carlisle (1917–1988), American inventor Orville Dewey (1794-1882), American clergyman Orville Lloyd Douglas (born 1976), Canadian poet and writer Orville Willis Forte IV (born 1970), American actor and writer Orville Freeman (1918–2003), American politician Orville Frenette (19. The surname Prentice: Adam Prentice (born 1997), American football player Alex Prentice, Scottish barrister Alex Prentice (footballer) (1879–1914), Australian rules footballer Alison Prentice (1934–2021), Canadian historian Alta Rockefeller Prentice (1871–1962), American philanthropist and activist Andrew Prentice, Australian mathematician A. N. Orville is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 36K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Orville reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Orville

English

Orville E. Atwood (1880–1939), American politician Orville E. Babcock (1835–1884), American general Orville Hickman Browning (1806–1881), American politician Orville Bulman (1904-1978), American businessman-turned-painter Orville Richard Burrell (born 1968), stage name Shaggy (musician), Jamaican-American singer Orville Carlisle (1917–1988), American inventor Orville Dewey (1794-1882), American clergyman Orville Lloyd Douglas (born 1976), Canadian poet and writer Orville Willis Forte IV (born 1970), American actor and writer Orville Freeman (1918–2003), American politician Orville Frenette (19.

Surname: Prentice

Scottish

Adam Prentice (born 1997), American football player Alex Prentice, Scottish barrister Alex Prentice (footballer) (1879–1914), Australian rules footballer Alison Prentice (1934–2021), Canadian historian Alta Rockefeller Prentice (1871–1962), American philanthropist and activist Andrew Prentice, Australian mathematician A. N.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Orville is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 11%
Canada 11%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Orville by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Orville Prentice

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Orville Prentice:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Orville?
The first name Orville originates from English. Orville E. Atwood (1880–1939), American politician Orville E. Babcock (1835–1884), American general Orville Hickman Browning (1806–1881), American politician Orville Bulman (1904-1978), American businessman-turned-painter Orville Richard Burrell (born 1968), stage name Shaggy (musician), Jamaican-American singer Orville Carlisle (1917–1988), American inventor Orville Dewey (1794-1882), American clergyman Orville Lloyd Douglas (born 1976), Canadian poet and writer Orville Willis Forte IV (born 1970), American actor and writer Orville Freeman (1918–2003), American politician Orville Frenette (19.
When was Orville most popular?
The name Orville reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Prentice?
The surname Prentice originates from Scottish. Adam Prentice (born 1997), American football player Alex Prentice, Scottish barrister Alex Prentice (footballer) (1879–1914), Australian rules footballer Alison Prentice (1934–2021), Canadian historian Alta Rockefeller Prentice (1871–1962), American philanthropist and activist Andrew Prentice, Australian mathematician A. N.
What are the origins of the name Orville Prentice?
The name Orville Prentice combines two different traditions: the first name Orville has English roots, while the surname Prentice originates from Scottish.
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