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| pronunciation = ''OR-lah''
| pronunciation = {{IPAc-en|'|o:r|l|@}} {{respell|OR-lə}}
| gender = Female (Irish)<br>Male (Danish) <br>
| gender = Female (Irish)<br>Male (Danish) <br>
Unisex (Norwegian, Finnish, German)
Unisex (Norwegian, Finnish, German)
| meaning = golden princess (Irish)
| meaning = Golden princess (Irish)
| region = [[Ireland]] (feminine)<br>[[Denmark]] (masculine)
| region = [[Ireland]] (feminine)<br>[[Denmark]] (masculine)
| alternative spelling = Orlaith, Orlagh
| origin =
| related names = [[Órlaith]], Órfhlaith, Orlagh
| related names = [[Órlaith]], Órfhlaith
| popularity = Orla
| popularity = Orla
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'''Órla''', '''Orlaith''', '''Orla''' or '''Orlagh''' (pronounced OR-lah) is a [[given name]] of [[Celtic language|Celtic]] origin. The root form of the name is ''Órfhlaith'', interpretable as "golden princess" as it combines the Gaelic elements ''ór'' ("gold") and ''fhlaith'' (literally "prince"), its full feminine form being ''banfhlaith''.<ref>Foclóir Gaeilge-Béarla Niall Ó Dónaill</ref><ref>{{cite web
'''Orla''' ({{IPAc-en|'|o:r|l|@}} {{respell|OR-lə}}) is an [[anglicisation (linguistics)|anglicisation]] of [[Órlaith|Órfhlaith]], a feminine [[given name]] of [[Irish language|Irish]] origin. The name is often interpreted as meaning "golden princess", as it is derived from the Irish words {{lang|ga|ór}} ("gold") and {{lang|ga|[[flaith]]}} (literally "prince"; its full feminine form being {{lang|ga|banfhlaith}}).<ref>Foclóir Gaeilge-Béarla Niall Ó Dónaill</ref><ref>{{cite web
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| title = Derry Girls-inspired baby names gain popularity across UK and Ireland
| title = Derry Girls-inspired baby names gain popularity across UK and Ireland
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Well known via association with [[Brian Boru]], whose sister [[Órlaith íngen Cennétig]] (d. 941) was queen consort to the Irish High King [[Donnchad Donn]], Órflaith (however spelled) was the fourth-most frequently recorded female name in the annals of 12th century Ireland; after a long period of obscurity, the name—in both the Órlaith and Órla forms—became popular in the late 20th century, not only in Ireland but also in Scotland, despite the name not having a Scottish heritage.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://medievalscotland.org/kmo/AnnalsIndex/Feminine/Orlaith.shtml|title=Index of Names in Irish Annals: Órlaith|website=Medievalscotland.org|accessdate=23 February 2019}}</ref>
Well known via association with [[Brian Boru]], whose sister [[Órlaith íngen Cennétig]] (d. 941) was queen consort to the Irish High King [[Donnchad Donn]], Órflaith (however spelled) was the fourth-most frequently recorded female name in the annals of 12th century Ireland; after a long period of obscurity, the name—in both the Órlaith and Órla forms—became popular in the late 20th century, not only in Ireland but also in Scotland, despite the name not having historical use in the region.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://medievalscotland.org/kmo/AnnalsIndex/Feminine/Orlaith.shtml|title=Index of Names in Irish Annals: Órlaith|website=Medievalscotland.org|accessdate=23 February 2019}}</ref>


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'''Orla''' is also a male given name in [[Danish language|Danish]] and has been used as a unisex name in [[Norwegian language|Norwegian]], [[Finnish language|Finnish]] and [[German language|German]].
It is quite common, even in Ireland, to see the name written as ''Orla'' without the vowel-lengthening [[Acute accent#Length|fada]] accent on the "o".

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'''Orla''' is also a male given name in the [[Danish language]] and has been used as a unisex name in the [[Norwegian language|Norwegian]], [[Finnish language|Finnish]] and [[German language]].


'''Orla''' is also a short form of the name [[Orsola]], which is a variant of [[Ursula (given name)|Ursula]].
'''Orla''' is also a short form of the name [[Orsola]], which is a variant of [[Ursula (given name)|Ursula]].
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* [[Órlaith Ní Diarmata]], [[Princess]] of [[Moylurg]], died 1252
* [[Órlaith Ní Diarmata]], [[Princess]] of [[Moylurg]], died 1252
* [[Órlaith Ní Conchobair]], [[Princess]] of [[Connacht]] and [[Abbess]], died 1283
* [[Órlaith Ní Conchobair]], [[Princess]] of [[Connacht]] and [[Abbess]], died 1283
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* [[Orla Jørgensen]], Danish male Olympic gold medalist in 1928
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* [[Orla Hyllested]], Danish union representative and politician


==Broadcasters==
==Broadcasters==
* [[Orla Barry]], Irish radio presenter of ''Weekend Blend'' on NewsTalk Radio, a Dublin-based station
* Orla Barry, Irish radio presenter of ''Weekend Blend'' on NewsTalk Radio, a Dublin-based station
* [[Orla Guerin]], Irish correspondent for BBC Africa
* [[Orla Guerin]], Irish correspondent for BBC Africa
* [[Orla Ní Fhinneadha]], Irish television presenter on TG4
* [[Orla Ní Fhinneadha]], Irish television presenter on TG4
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* [[Órla Fallon]], Irish singer, songwriter, and harpist. She was a member of [[Celtic Woman]] from 2005 to 2009.
* [[Órla Fallon]], Irish singer, songwriter, and harpist. She was a member of [[Celtic Woman]] from 2005 to 2009.
* [[Orla Fitzgerald]], Irish actress
* [[Orla Fitzgerald]], Irish actress
* [[Órfhlaith Flynn]], was one of the members of the musical group [[Anúna]]
* [[Órfhlaith Flynn]], former member of [[Anúna]]
* [[Orla Gartland]], Irish singer
* [[Orla Gartland]], Irish singer
* [[Orla Kiely]] graduated from The [[National College of Art and Design]] in Dublin, and continued her education with a master's degree at the [[Royal College of Art]] in London. Her trademark leaf pattern used in her handbag design has become a highly recognisable international brand. Her collection now spans womenswear, accessories, wallpaper, homewares and stationery, plus a collection of notepaper for Tate Modern.
* [[Orla Kiely]] graduated from The [[National College of Art and Design]] in Dublin, and continued her education with a master's degree at the [[Royal College of Art]] in London. Her trademark leaf pattern used in her handbag design has become a highly recognisable international brand. Her collection now spans womenswear, accessories, wallpaper, homewares and stationery, plus a collection of notepaper for Tate Modern.
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== Sports ==
== Sports ==
* [[Orla Barry]], Irish discus thrower
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* [[Orla Jørgensen]], Danish male Olympic gold medalist in 1928
* [[Orla Noom]], professional squash player from the Netherlands
* [[Orla Noom]], professional squash player from the Netherlands
* [[Orla O'Doherty]], professional squash player from Ireland
* [[Orla O'Doherty]], professional squash player from Ireland
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==Other==
==Other==
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* [[Orla Hyllested]], Danish union representative and politician
* [[Orla Lehmann]], Danish statesman
* [[Orla Lehmann]], Danish statesman
* [[Orla Møller]] (1916–1979), Danish priest and politician
* [[Orla Møller]] (1916–1979), Danish priest and politician
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* Orla, from the novel ''[[The Sopranos (novel)|The Sopranos]]'' and its film adaptation ''[[Our Ladies]]''
* Orla, from the novel ''[[The Sopranos (novel)|The Sopranos]]'' and its film adaptation ''[[Our Ladies]]''
* Orla, male protagonist of the 19th century German emancipation drama ''[[Orla (play)|Orla]]'' by [[Albert Dulk]]
* Orla, male protagonist of the 19th century German emancipation drama ''[[Orla (play)|Orla]]'' by [[Albert Dulk]]
* Orla, female supporting character from ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''


==See also==
==See also==
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[[Category:Masculine given names]]
[[Category:Masculine given names]]
[[Category:Irish feminine given names]]
[[Category:Irish feminine given names]]
[[Category:Feminine given names]]

Latest revision as of 14:51, 26 March 2024

For other uses, see Orla (disambiguation).
Orla
Pronunciation/ˈɔːrlə/ OR-lə
GenderFemale (Irish)
Male (Danish)
Unisex (Norwegian, Finnish, German)
Origin
MeaningGolden princess (Irish)
Region of originIreland (feminine)
Denmark (masculine)
Other names
Alternative spellingOrlaith, Orlagh
Related namesÓrlaith, Órfhlaith
Popularitysee popular names

Orla (/ˈɔːrlə/ OR-lə) is an anglicisation of Órfhlaith, a feminine given name of Irish origin. The name is often interpreted as meaning "golden princess", as it is derived from the Irish words ór ("gold") and flaith (literally "prince"; its full feminine form being banfhlaith).[1][2]

Well known via association with Brian Boru, whose sister Órlaith íngen Cennétig (d. 941) was queen consort to the Irish High King Donnchad Donn, Órflaith (however spelled) was the fourth-most frequently recorded female name in the annals of 12th century Ireland; after a long period of obscurity, the name—in both the Órlaith and Órla forms—became popular in the late 20th century, not only in Ireland but also in Scotland, despite the name not having historical use in the region.[3]

Orla is also a male given name in Danish and has been used as a unisex name in Norwegian, Finnish and German.

Orla is also a short form of the name Orsola, which is a variant of Ursula.

Historical figures

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Broadcasters

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  • Orla Barry, Irish radio presenter of Weekend Blend on NewsTalk Radio, a Dublin-based station
  • Orla Guerin, Irish correspondent for BBC Africa
  • Orla Ní Fhinneadha, Irish television presenter on TG4
  • Orla Rapple, Irish broadcaster, she has worked for City Channel, Beat 102/103, AA Roadwatch and Seoige and O'Shea.

Arts and media

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Sports

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Other

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Fictional characters

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Foclóir Gaeilge-Béarla Niall Ó Dónaill
  2. ^ Campbell, Niamh (20 April 2022). "Derry Girls-inspired baby names gain popularity across UK and Ireland". belfasttelegraph.co.uk. Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  3. ^ "Index of Names in Irish Annals: Órlaith". Medievalscotland.org. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  4. ^ IDF LÉ Orla webpage Archived October 16, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
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