Órlaith Explained
| Órlaith |
| Gender: | Feminine |
| Meaning: | Golden Princess |
| Origin: | Ireland |
| Alternative Spelling: | Órfhlaith, Órla |
| Anglicisation: | Orla |
Órlaith (; also spelled Órfhlaith or Órla) is a feminine Irish given name.[1] The meaning of the name derives from the Irish words Irish: ór "golden" and Irish: [[flaith]] "prince", though since names formed with "flaith" are almost exclusively feminine, it is usually interpreted as meaning "princess". The name is sometimes anglicised as Orla or Orlagh.
Bearers of the name
- Órfhlaith Begley, Member of Parliament for the West Tyrone constituency in the United Kingdom parliament.
- Órfhlaith Foyle, Irish author.
- Órlaith íngen Cennétig, Queen of Ireland, died 941 (executed).
- Órlaith Ní Maoil Seachnaill, Queen of Midhe, died 1066.
- Órlaith Nic Cennétich, died 1104.
- Órlaith Ní Mael Sechlainn, Queen of Connacht, died 1115.
- Órlaith Ní Diarmata, Princess of Moylurg, died 1252.
- Órlaith Ní Conchobair, Princess of Connacht and Abbess, died 1283.
- Orláith Forsythe, member of the Belfast-based band Dea Matrona.
See also
External links
- http://medievalscotland.org/kmo/AnnalsIndex/Feminine/Orlaith.shtml
Notes and References
- Web site: ÓRFHLAITH - Irish Names and Surnames . 2024-03-26 . www.libraryireland.com.
