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Classic, but Uncommon Names

For the most part, this is a list of classic and traditional names that people can usually spell or pronounce correctly, but aren't super popular, so that your child won't be in a class of 7 Sophia's or the like.  

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 twelfth century Ireland – and has become popular again in Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales today. In Irish, the name is commonly spelled Orlaith or Orlagh.
<br/><br/>There is a student at Hogwarts School named Orla Quirke in the <em>Harry Potter</em>books.