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Irish Baby Name · Girl

Órla

Pronounced: OR-la

Meaning: Golden princess, golden lady

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About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Orla
Variants
Órlaith, Orla, Orlagh
Stronghold region
All-Ireland

Overview

Borne by Órlaith, niece of Brian Boru, and by other medieval Irish queens; one of the most enduring native Irish female names.

The story behind Órla

A simplified form of Órlaith, used continuously from the medieval period.

Mythology & legend

Non-mythological; royal Gaelic name.

Did you know?

Cognate with órlaith, meaning golden princess.

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