At a Glance
- Meaning
- Seal islands
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Pronunciation
- ORK-nee
Orkney is an Old Norse name meaning “Seal islands”. It appears in our list of 200+ Island Baby Names for Families Who Love the Sea.
Meaning & Origin of Orkney
Meaning: Seal islands.
Origin: Old Norse.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Orkney
ORK-neeIPA /ˈɔːrkni/
Popularity of Orkney
Orkney doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Orkney
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