Orlaithe as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Orlaithe

What is the meaning of the name Orlaithe ?

The baby name Orlaithe is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɔːrlə/ (OR-lah).

Orlaithe is Irish in Origin.

Orlaithe is an Irish Gaelic feminine name from Old Irish Órlaith/Órla, formed from ór “gold” and flaith “sovereignty, ruler; noble.” The sense is “golden princess” or “golden sovereign.” Spelled Orlaithe, the final -th/-the is silent; standard pronunciation is OR-la. The form with a fada on the initial vowel (Órlaith, Órla) reflects Irish orthography, while Orlaithe/Orlaith/Orlagh and Orla are common anglicized spellings.

The name appears throughout the medieval Irish annals, borne by queens and aristocratic women, including a noted 10th‑century queen consort of Ireland. After waning in early modern times, it resurfaced during the 20th‑century Gaelic revival and remains well-used in Ireland and the UK. Variants and related forms include Órlaith, Orlaith, Orlagh, Órla, and Orla; diminutives are rare, with Orla the usual everyday form.

⚙ Orlaithe turns up in none of the birth registries or name datasets we cover. Most often that means a rare name, a regional or heritage one, or a recent coinage. By any reading, it's an exceptionally uncommon choice.