By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Hebrew
"light"
A bit blunt.
Irish
"golden princess"
Orla is an Irish name closely associated with the high king Brian Boru, as it was the name of his sister, daughter and niece. It was very popular in the Middle Ages – the fourth most popular name in…
Orflaith is a feminine name of Irish origin, derived from the Old Irish words "or" meaning "gold" and "flaith" meaning "princess" or "sovereignty," thus translating to "golden princess" or "golden…
Orrla is an uncommon feminine name with Irish Gaelic origins. It's likely a variant of the Irish name Órla or Órfhlaith, which means "golden princess" or "golden lady" (from "ór" meaning gold and…
Orlie is a feminine name with multiple origin possibilities. It may be derived from the French name Aurèlie, meaning "golden," or could be a variant of Orla, a name of Irish origin meaning "golden…
Aurla is a rare feminine name with Celtic origins, possibly related to the Irish name Órla or Órfhlaith, meaning 'golden princess' or 'golden lady.' It may also be connected to Latin-based names…
A variation of Orla and a fast rising choice in England and Wales in 2022.
In early, pre-Norman Ireland, this name was borne by both a sister and a niece of high king Brian Boru. Now, the English form Orla is more commonly used.
Orfhlaith is a traditional feminine Irish name with ancient Gaelic origins, pronounced approximately as 'OR-la' or 'OR-lah.' It derives from the Gaelic elements 'or' meaning 'gold' and 'flaith'…
Orleane is a feminine name derived from the place name Orleans, a historic city in France. The name blends French elegance with a touch of Southern American charm, as it also evokes associations with…
Orma is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Finnish, it derives from a word meaning 'wildness' or 'untamed spirit,' reflecting natural strength and independence. It also appears in…
Variation of Orpah, Hebrew
"fawn"
Orpha, with its Biblical roots and its animal meaning, was once a fairly popular name, but fell from sight around the time of the Second World War, along with so many other Old School Names. And its…
Orpa is a feminine name with biblical origins, appearing in the Book of Ruth as the sister-in-law of Ruth and daughter-in-law of Naomi. Unlike Ruth, who remained with Naomi, Orpa returned to her…
Orphie is a feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of Orpheus, the legendary musician and poet in Greek mythology. The masculine name Orpheus derives from the Greek word 'orphne,'…
Greek mythology name
The feminine form of Orpheus, the charming musician of Greek myth who descended to the underworld.
Orphia is an exceptionally rare feminine name with Greek origins, possibly derived from Orpheus, the legendary musician and poet of Greek mythology. Its connection to Orpheus suggests associations…
Orfia is an uncommon feminine name with possible Greek or Latin origins. It may be related to Orpheus, the legendary musician and poet of Greek mythology, suggesting artistic or musical connotations.…
Italian variation of Ursula
"little female bear"
The advantage of Orsa over the arguably-more-attractive Ursula is that it breaks the tie to the hideous she-witch of The Little Mermaid. Orsa definitely feels more ready for modern life now that…
Orssa is an extremely rare feminine name with obscure origins. It may be related to the Latin 'ursa' meaning 'bear,' or could be a variation of names like Orsa or Orla. The doubled 's' gives it a…
Orsel is an uncommon unisex name, though more frequently used for females, with obscure origins. It may be related to the French word 'oiselle,' meaning 'little bird,' or could be derived from…
