Orval Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Orval Name at a Glance

Name	Orval
Meaning	Variant of Orville: Gold town. Famous Bearer: aviator Orville Wright (1871-1948) who (along with his brother Wilbur) designed and built the first true airplane.
Origin	French
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Orval Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Orval means “Variant of Orville: Gold town. Famous Bearer: aviator Orville Wright (1871-1948) who (along with his brother Wilbur) designed and built the first true airplane”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Orval Name Origin

Our database records Orval under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Orval a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Orval is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Orval

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