ORLA  

Gender: F
Origin: Irish
Meaning: "golden lady"

Popular in Ireland and ripe for import.

Variations:
Orrla, Orlie

International Variations:
Orly, Orlee (French) Orflaith, Orlagh, Orlaith, Orfhlaith (Irish Gaelic) Aurla (Scottish)

Orla is being discussed in our message boards:

• Unexpected, soft, and pretty girl names?
• little Lilia begs for brother's name, please:)!
• Names that mean Bronze?
• 1 week to due date - need some suggestions!
• Another alphabet game (girls)

Read Nameberry blog posts about Orla:

• AUTUMN NAMES
• HARRY POTTER NAMES: Beyond Harry & Hermione
• FROM ARNO TO ZEZERE: RIVER NAMES THAT REALLY FLOW
• IRISH BABY NAMES: Hot Off The Press