Orla
Orla is a girls' name of Irish origin meaning “Golden princess or golden queen.”
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how do you pronounce Orla?
OR-lah
where does the name Orla come from?
An anglicisation of the Irish Orfhlaith, from or, gold, and flaith, usually interpreted as princess: golden princess.
An Anglicization of the Old Irish 'Órlaith' or 'Órlaithe,' borne by several Irish queens and noblewomen in medieval times. It remains popular in Ireland and has been gaining traction internationally.
the history of Orla
Orla was also a male name: a character in James Macpherson's Ossianic poems, and in Denmark a man's name through the 19th-century politician Orla Lehmann.
who are famous people named Orla?
- Orla Kiely
- Orla Guerin
what are the nicknames and variants of Orla?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Orla?
what names go well with Orla?
Sibling names that share Orla's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Orla
What does the name Orla mean?
Orla means “Golden princess or golden queen”.
What is the origin of the name Orla?
Orla comes from the Irish naming tradition. Related forms include Orfhlaith.
How popular is the name Orla?
Orla has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Orla a boy or girl name?
Orla is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Orla?
Orla is pronounced OR-lah, with 2 syllables.
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