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Orin Patterson

Photograph of Orin Patterson Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Orin
Surname
Patterson
Occupation
President

The Name Orin

Origin
Irish, Hebrew
Meaning
Fair-haired or pale, possibly derived from Irish or Hebrew origins meaning light or brightness.
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