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'{{other uses|Orla}} {{Refimprove|date=November 2009}} {{Infobox Given Name Revised | name = Orla |image= |imagesize= |caption= | pronunciation = ''OR-lah'' | gender = Male or Female | meaning = Golden Prince | region = [[Republic of Ireland|Irish]] (fem.) or [[Denmark|Danish]] (mas.) | origin = | related names = Orlaith, Orlagh and Órfhlaith | wiktionary entry = Orla | popularity = Orla | articles = | footnotes = }} '''Orla''' (pronounced OR-lah) is a [[female]] [[given name]] of [[Republic of Ireland|Irish]] origin. Variations in spelling but not pronunciation include ''Orlaith'', ''Orlagh'' and ''Órfhlaith''. In the [[Irish language]], ''ór'' means "gold" and ''flaith'' means "prince" or "sovereign". Orla is generally considered as meaning "golden prince or princess". The origin of the name dates back to pre-Christian [[Celt|Celtic]] [[Ireland]] and it is still in use today. It is uncommon as a [[surname]]. People with the name Orla include: {{TOCright}} ==Historical figures== * [[Orla Jørgensen]] 1928 Danish Male olympic gold medalist * Orla was a name shared by both the daughter and sister of Ireland’s most famous [[High King]], [[Brian Boru]]. * Orla was also the name of a grand niece of Brian Boru. She was murdered by her husband around [[1090]] and the ship, [[LÉ Orla (P41)|LÉ Orla]], is named after her. <ref>http://www.military.ie/naval/flotilla/p41/orla.htm IDF LÉ ''Orla'' webpage</ref> ==Broadcasters== * [[Orla Barry]] presents a show called Weekend Blend on NewsTalk Radio, a Dublin based station. * [[Orla Guerin]] is a correspondent for BBC Africa * [[Orla Rapple]] is a well known broadcaster, she has worked for City Channel, Beat 102/103, and AA Roadwatch. She appears on the show, [[Seoige and O'Shea]]. ==Creative== *[[Orla Brady]] is an Irish actress, her most notable and critically acclaimed work was the 1999 film A Love Divided. *[[Orla Conlon]] is a Leeds artists notable for wall installations. *[[Orla Egan]] is an Irish figurative artist who works in the primitive tradition. Irish social history of the 1900s features in many of her paintings. *[[Órla Fallon]] used to be part of [[Celtic Woman]]. She is a songwriter who plays the harp and sings. She made a song called "[[Shooting Star (song)|Shooting Star]]" for herself and performed it in the 2005 and 2006 Celtic Woman tours. She successfully recorded it in her album called ''Distant Shore'' which is already released and on sale today. *[[Orla Fitzgerald]] is an Irish actress. *[[Órfhlaith Flynn]] was one of the members of the musical group [[Anúna]]. *[[Orla Kiely]] graduated from The [[National College of Art and Design]] Dublin and continued her education with a Masters Degree in the [[Royal College of Art]] in London. Her trademark leaf pattern used in her handbag design has become a highly recognisable international brand. Her ubiquitous collection now spans women’s-wear, accessories, wallpaper, home-wares, stationery plus a collection of note-paper for the Tate Modern. *[[Orlaith McAllister]] is a [[Northern Irish]] glamour model and former [[Big Brother UK|Big Brother]] contestant. *[[Orla O'Shea]] is an Irish singer. *[[Orla Rubi Villarreal O'Naghten]] is a Spanish singer. *[[Órla Sweeney]] is a singer and songwriter who released her album called "The Blue Note". *[[Orla Tobin]] is an Irish singer. ==Other== *[[Orla Lehmann]] was a Danish statesman. *[[Orla Noom]] is a professional squash player from the Netherlands. *[[Orla Considine]] is Chairperson for Munster (Ireland) Camogie Board. *[[Orlaith Inc Sdn Bhd]] is a Designing Solutions for Business and Marketing Consultant (Malaysia) *[[Orla Lennon]] is quite a very nice person from Northern Ireland she is also very cool and she plays basketball with her club lisburn who are the bestest club ever!!!!!!!!!! == References == {{reflist}} {{given name|Orla|nocat}} [[Category:Irish given names]] {{given-name-stub}}'