Orla
Meaning of Orla
Orla is a female name with Irish origin. It is pronounced as OR-lah (/ˈɔːrlə/) in Irish. Variations of the name include Orlaith. Although not extremely popular, Orla has been steadily used as a name for newborn girls in the United States. In recent years, it has ranked around the 2800-3000 mark in terms of occurrence. The name has an ancient feel to it and may evoke thoughts of nature and beauty. Orla can be a unique choice for parents looking for a distinctive and meaningful name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
Irish
- Pronunced as OR-lah (/ˈɔːrlə/)
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Notable People Named Orla
| Orla Joan Gartland is an Irish singer-songwriter and guitarist known for her YouTube cover songs with over 286,000 subscribers and 24.3 million total views. |
| Orla Tinsley is an Irish journalist, campaigner, and multimedia artist. |
| Orla Kiely, OBE, is an Irish fashion designer known for her work in designing hats, handbags, and various other items, and she received a master's degree from the Royal College of Art. |
| Orla Therese Muldoon is an Irish social and political psychologist known for her research on how group memberships and social identities impact health and well-being. |
| Orla Doherty is an Irish producer at BBC Studios Natural History Unit, recognized for her work on The Deep and as a co-producer of episodes for BBC's Blue Planet II. |
| Orla O'Dwyer is an Irish Australian rules footballer currently playing for Brisbane in the AFL Women's competition (AFLW). |
| Orla Fitzgerald is an Irish actress known for her work on stage and screen for over 25 years. |
| Orla Feeney is an Irish DJ, radio presenter, and trance music producer signed to Vandit Records, known for her shows on RTÉ Pulse and RTÉ 2FM. |
| Orla O'Donnell is an Irish journalist known for her work as the Legal Affairs Correspondent for RTÉ News and as the presenter of Finné, TG4's documentary series. |
| Orla Barry is an Irish artist known for her work in performance, video, text, and sound, as well as for running a flock of pedigree Lleyn sheep on the south coast of Ireland. |
| Orla Cotter is a successful Camogie player with numerous All-Ireland medals and Camogie All Star awards. |
| Orla Walsh is a champion Irish track cyclist who holds the Irish record for the 500m time trial and was part of the Irish team at the 2019 European Games. |
| Orla Barry is an accomplished Irish discus thrower, born in Ladysbridge, County Cork, Republic of Ireland, who has won two Paralympic medals and is a three-time European champion in the event before retiring in 2020. |
| Orla Jørgensen was a Danish male racing cyclist who achieved Olympic gold in 1928. |
| Órlagh Fallon, also known as Órla Fallon, is an Irish singer, songwriter, and former member of Celtic Woman and Anúna. |
