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About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Sorcha, Sarah, Sally
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
An old Irish female name borne by women of the medieval Gaelic nobility; revived strongly in 20th-century Ireland.
The story behind Sorcha
Used continuously from the medieval period; popular among modern Irish-speaking parents.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; descriptive name.
Did you know?
Cognate with the Latin clarus; means bright or clear.
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