Orla Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation

Orla means golden princess. From Irish Órlaith, meaning golden princess

Orla comes from Órlaith, a compound of ór, meaning gold, and flaith, meaning prince or sovereignty, so the name is often rendered as golden princess. It was the name of a sister of the high king Brian Boru, among others in medieval records. The name has stayed popular in Ireland and has been adopted widely elsewhere, in part because it is short and easy to pronounce. Spellings such as Orlagh and Orlaith reflect the Irish form more closely. It suits parents wanting a bright, regal sounding name with a pleasing simplicity.

Variants of Orla

OrlaghOrlaithOrlaighOrlah

Well-known people named Orla

Orla Kiely.

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