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Name Orange
Type Surname (from given name, from location & from nickname)
Usage Medieval English, Medieval French, English
Other Forms FormsOrenge, Orynge
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Meaning & History
Derived from the medieval female name, or directly from the French place name. First used with the modern spelling in the 17th century, apparently due to William, Prince of Orange, who later became William III. His title is from the French place name
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Nickname for someone who has orange hair; wore orange clothing or has an orange complexion
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Nickname for someone who has orange hair; wore orange clothing or has an orange complexion