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Oracle

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Pronounced OR-uh-kul /ˈɔːr.ə.kəl/High

Meaning: The English word for a source of prophecy or wise counsel, from Latin oraculum, from orare ('to speak, to pray'). Best known from the oracle at Delphi in ancient Greece. Used here as a word-name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A word-name with weight: Oracle means a source of prophecy or wise counsel, from Latin oraculum (said 'OR-uh-kul').
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Origin MediumEnglish, Latin
MeaningThe English word for a source of prophecy or wise counsel, from Latin oraculum, from orare ('to speak, to pray'). Best known from the oracle at Delphi in ancient Greece. Used here as a word-name.
U.S. rank (2023)#9513 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 16

History & Origin

Oracle is the English word for a source of prophecy, or the person who delivers it, from Latin oraculum and orare, 'to speak'. The oracle at Delphi shaped Greek decision-making for centuries. As a given name it belongs to the current taste for bold abstract word-names (said 'OR-uh-kul').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, ambitious, and striking.

Did you know? The most famous oracle sat at Delphi, where a priestess delivered answers on behalf of Apollo — the word itself comes from Latin orare, 'to speak' (said 'OR-uh-kul').
Overall data confidence 65%
References — Oracle — English word from Latin oraculum; oracle at Delphi

Variations

OrakleOracalOrson

Nicknames

OraRac

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oracle mean?

Oracle means a source of prophecy or wise counsel, from Latin oraculum and orare, 'to speak'.

How do you pronounce Oracle?

It's said OR-uh-kul /ˈɔːr.ə.kəl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Oracle a boy or girl name?

Oracle is used here as a boy's name; the word itself is not gendered.

How popular is Oracle?

Oracle is extremely rare for boys in the U.S. and newly emerging.

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