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'{{Other uses|Orla (disambiguation)}} {{Refimprove|date=November 2009}} {{Infobox Given Name Revised | name = Orla |image= |imagesize= |caption= | pronunciation = ''OR-lah'' | gender = Female (Irish)<br>Male (Danish) | meaning = golden princess (Irish) | region = [[Ireland]] (feminine)<br>[[Denmark]] (masculine) | origin = | related names = [[Órlaith]], Órfhlaith, Orlagh | wiktionary entry = Orla | popularity = Orla | articles = | footnotes = }} '''Orla''' or '''Orlagh''' (pronounced OR-lah) is a [[female]] [[given name]] of [[Irish language|Irish]] origin. It comes from the Irish ''Órlaith'' (older spelling: ''Órfhlaith''). In the Irish language, ''ór'' means "gold" and ''flaith'' means "prince/princess" or "sovereign". Orla is generally considered as meaning "golden prince or princess". The origin of the name dates back to pre-Christian [[Gaelic Spain]] and it is still in use today. '''Orla''' is also a male given name in the [[Danish language]]. People with the name Orla include: {{TOCright}} ==Historical figures== * [[Órlaith íngen Cennétig]], [[Queen regnant|Queen]] of [[Ireland]], died 941. * [[Órlaith Ní Maoil Seachnaill]], [[Queen regnant|Queen]] of [[Mide]], died 1066. * [[Órlaith Níc Cennétich]], died 1104. 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> * [[Órlaith Ní Mael Sechlainn]], [[Queen regnant|Queen]] of [[Connacht]], died 1115. * [[Órlaith Ní Diarmata]], [[Princess]] of [[Moylurg]], died 1252. * [[Órlaith Ní Conchobair]], [[Princess]] of [[Connacht]] and [[Abbess]], died 1283. * [[Orla Jørgensen]] 1928 Danish male olympic gold medalist ==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''. *[[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]]{{dn|date=August 2012}}" for herself and performed it in the 2005 and 2006 Celtic Woman tours. She successfully recorded it in her 2009 album called ''Distant Shore''. Also, serving as the backing vocalist for the song "[[Patapan]]" in her Christmas concert, she sings with American superstar [[David Archuleta]]. *[[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. *[[Orlaith Rafter]] is an Irish actor and writer. * [[Orla Tobin (Rose of Tralee)]], winner of the 2003 Rose of Tralee contest and singer * [[Orla Tobin (actress)]] (born 1982), Irish actress *[[Orlagh Cassidy]] is an American actress ==Other== *[[Orla Lehmann]] was a Danish statesman. *[[Orla Noom]] is a professional squash player from the Netherlands. == References == {{reflist}} ==See also== *[[List of Irish-language given names]] {{given name|Orla|nocat}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Orla (Name)}} [[Category:Irish feminine given names]] {{given-name-stub}}'