Orla

Orla

Orla (pronounced OR-lah) is an Irish girls name; variations in spelling but not pronunciation include Orlaith, Orlagh and Orflaith. In the Irish language ór means gold and flaith means prince/sovereign. Orla is generally taken to mean golden lady or princess.

The origin of the name dates back to pre-Christian Celtic Ireland and it is still in use today. Orla was a name shared by both the daughter and sister of Ireland’s most famous High King Brian Boru.

Famous Orla's

Orla Kiely graduated from The National College of Art and Design Dublin and continued her education with a Master Degree in the Royal College of Art in London. Her trademark leaf pattern used in her handbag design has become highly recognisable international brand. Her collection now includes women’s-wear, accessories and wallpaper.

Orla Barry presents a show called Life on NewsTalk Radio,a Dublin based station.

Orla Brady is an Irish actress.

Orla Quirke is a minor character in the Harry Potter novel Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

Irish figurative artist Orla Egan works in the primitive tradition. Irish social history of the 1900s features in many of her paintings.