Is Orly a girl name?

[noeliav]

Please don't throw tomatoes at me. Google is undecided.

[normadix]

That is how I abbreviate "oh really" so that is the first thing that comes to mind

[dreadpiratebuttercup]

According to BTN, it is. Do you just like the sound, or is it the meaning? Or are you looking for a Hebrew name in particular? If you just like the sound, I prefer Orla.

[noeliav]

What is BTN?

Naming a boy baby. The reason it popped into my head is that DD wants this baby to be named "only 'baby'" so only --> Orly in sound. It wasn't on my radar prior and not for any other reason. I'm not typically a fan of more unique or unusual names.

[Deleted]

BTN is short for behindthename.com
I don't like Orly. On BTN I found Onni. It's the most popular boy's name in Finland and means "luck, happiness."

[dreadpiratebuttercup]

Feb 2, 2015 18:08:53 GMT -5 noeliav said:

What is BTN?

Naming a boy baby. The reason it popped into my head is that DD wants this baby to be named "only 'baby'" so only --> Orly in sound. It wasn't on my radar prior and not for any other reason. I'm not typically a fan of more unique or unusual names.

I wouldn't use a name that isn't even my style to appease a toddler...

If she were suggesting a name you like, then sure. But she's not. And the way you worded it sounds like she wants him to be named Baby, not Only.

[PurpleIris]

I know a boy whose nickname is Orly - full name is Orlando.

[snarkysparklefart]

I've only ever known this name to belong to a nail polish brand. It sounds like a nickname, and I agree with dreadpiratebuttercup about the suggestion from the toddler.

[noeliav]

Clearly I wouldn't name a baby to appease a toddler. The name came to me via "only," I like/d the sound, googled, and wanted to double check before suggesting it to DH. :-)

I'll check out behind the name, thank you.

Omni reminds me of the hotel, and Orlando mayyyybe but we have a friend with that name so I'd rather not.

[macchiatto]

I only know it as nail polish, too, not a human's name.

[Idani]

All I see is Orally. Apparently I might just have the mind of a 14 year old boy though.

[leahb12]

Feb 2, 2015 21:51:16 GMT -5 Idani said:

All I see is Orally. Apparently I might just have the mind of a 14 year old boy though.

Yep. This.

[AleWife]

I'm sorry. I'm really not a fan of this name.

[littlecookie]

I know a girl named Orly. Pretty sure she is Jewish.

[DanaScullyX]

Not a fan, for either sex.

[setsuna17]

I think of the nail polish as well. It's not cute at all.

[bromios]

Yes, and I really like it.

[billyhorrible]

Feb 2, 2015 18:01:44 GMT -5 normadix said:

That is how I abbreviate "oh really" so that is the first thing that comes to mind

I don't use it, but this is exactly where I go too.

[Oliver's Bear]

I must be the only person who thinks "airport in Paris" when I hear Orly.

I think it could be a girl's name, but I'm sure there are better choices out there. Oralie is similar.

[mags]

All I hear is ORALLY and you know that kid would be picked on a lot.

[Widget123]

You can do so much better. Keep at it and feel free to come back here again in the future.

[marisa00]

I know a girl named Orlee. She said it is a Hebrew name.

[Deleted]

I would assume Orly is short for the boy name Orlando. It does not strike me as a full, legit name at all. And I'm not a fan of Orlando. (Orlando Bloom, however, is HOT.)

[ugotstarbucked]

I kind of hate it for either - it is a nail polish brand to me, and definitely sounds like Orally which could be a teasing issue for either sex.

[bromios]

Feb 3, 2015 8:52:31 GMT -5 marisa00 said:

I know a girl named Orlee. She said it is a Hebrew name.

This thing is a true thing. I think Orli is the most conventional transliteration, but Orly also gets BTN props. I don't know about Orlee as a spelling, but the name it is trying to be is a Hebrew name.

[Bubbles]

My mother's name is OraLee, but when said, it sound like Orly. It's all girl to me.

[ladybentspoon]

If you like the sound of it but want a less nail polish sounding name, what about Arely?

[heyitsmamac]

Feb 3, 2015 0:21:49 GMT -5 billyhorrible said:

I don't use it, but this is exactly where I go too.

this.

[bromios]

Feb 4, 2015 0:52:58 GMT -5 ladybentspoon said:

If you like the sound of it but want a less nail polish sounding name, what about Arely?

The hell is Arely?

[soultrane]

Feb 3, 2015 0:41:16 GMT -5 Oliver's Bear said:

I must be the only person who thinks "airport in Paris" when I hear Orly.

I think it could be a girl's name, but I'm sure there are better choices out there. Oralie is similar.

I thought of the airport first too. And now I'm giggling at the thought of a sibset: Orly, O'Hare, and Heathrow, nn Heath obviously.