Orion (name)
Orion is both a surname and a male given name usually derived from the character from Greek mythology or the constellation named for the character. The name has increased in usage in recent years along with other mythological names. Notable persons with that name include:
This name is pronounced as 織音, 流星, etc. in Japan and is considered a gender-neutral name.
People with the surname
- Agustín Orión, Argentine football player
- Alexandre Orion, Brazilian artist
- Ezra Orion, Israeli artist
People with the given name
- Orion of Thebes, grammarian scholar in Ancient Egypt
- Orion M. Barber, American politician from Vermont
- Orion Ben, British actress
- Orion H. Cheney, American lawyer and banker
- Orion Clemens, American politician and brother of Mark Twain
- Orion R. Farrar, American composer
- Orion Gallin, Israeli discus thrower
- Orion Hindawi, American software entrepreneur and billionaire
- Orion P. Howe, American drummer boy and Medal of Honor recipient
- Orion Martin, American football player
- Orion Samuelson, American broadcaster
- Orion Story, American drag queen
- Orion Weiss, American pianist
- Orion Simprini, lead singer of American band The Orion Experience