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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Serpent, worm (sometimes extended to 'dragon' in saga usage)
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Pronunciation
- ORM
Orm is a short, one-syllable name of Old Norse origin, pronounced ORM (/ɔrm/). It means "serpent" or "worm," and in saga usage the sense sometimes stretches to "dragon." It's a compact, strong-sounding name for a parent drawn to old Norse roots.
Meaning & Origin of Orm
Meaning: Serpent, worm (sometimes extended to 'dragon' in saga usage).
Origin: Old Norse.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Orm
ORMIPA /ɔrm/
Popularity of Orm
Orm does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Orm mean?
Serpent, worm (sometimes extended to ‘dragon’ in saga usage). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Orm?
Orm is pronounced ORM (IPA: /ɔrm/).
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