NAME PROFILE
Denay
Golden town; derived from the Old French words 'or' meaning gold and 'ville' meaning city or settlement. This name describes a person with a luminous, radiant personality who serves as a valuable and stabilizing presence within their community.
Key Stats
| Total births | 510 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1979 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1979 |
| Most recent | 2000 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 83%OH — 17%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Orvella Sledge (Professional soul singer and performer) · Orvella Wood (Renowned Pacific Northwest landscape artist) · Orvella M. Crump (Prominent educator and community civic leader) · Orvella Hall (Published author and regional genealogist) · Orvella Tia Sledge (Vocalist known for her contributions to R&B music)
Nicknames & Diminutives
OrvieVellaEllaVellie
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