Meaning: Golden ruler
The story
Orla is an Anglicized spelling of Órlaith, combining gold with ruler or princess. The older form was borne by medieval Irish royals.
Spellings & variants
- Órlaith
- Orlagh
Popularity
Uncommon
Outside the US top 1,000.
Style
Origins
Orla comes from Irish.
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