Orme (name)

Orme is a surname and a given name with origins primarily in England and France.

As a Surname:

The surname Orme is of English origin, and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Ormr, meaning "serpent" or "worm." It could also be derived from the Old English word orm, similarly referring to a snake or dragon. The name likely originated as a nickname, possibly applied to someone with a serpentine or cunning disposition, or perhaps to someone associated with a serpent totem or symbol. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname.

As a Given Name:

Orme is also used as a less common given name, primarily for males. Its usage as a given name likely stems from the same origins as the surname, either as a conscious revival of the Old Norse/English name or through family tradition where a surname is sometimes given as a first name.

Distribution:

The surname Orme is primarily found in England, with lesser concentrations in other English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Variations:

Variations in spelling of the surname Orme include Ormes and possibly forms related to the contraction 'Orms'.