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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