Orley

Meaning of Orley

Orley is a male name with English origins. It is pronounced as OR-lee (/ɔrli/). The name Orley has variations such as Orlee. Although not a very common name, it has been given to newborn boys in the United States since at least 1880. Over the years, its popularity has fluctuated, with occasional spikes in occurrence. Orley has associations with strength and uniqueness, making it a distinctive choice for parents looking for a less common name for their baby boy.

Pronunciation

English

  • Pronunced as OR-lee (/ɔrli/)

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Notable People Named Orley

Orley Clark Ashenfelter is an American economist and the Joseph Douglas Green 1895 Professor of Economics at Princeton University, specializing in labor economics, econometrics, and law and economics.
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