I’d never heard it before and now have a neighbor in her mid 40s with that name. She says there’s another on the same street! My neighbor is really lovely and has positively influenced me to like that name.

Anonymous wrote:Orla is a Celtic name.

One of the characters on Derry Girls.

Yes! My first thought too.

Makes me think of a Florida suburb.

Orka.

I don’t care for it, OP. It sounds like an appliance manufacturer to me. “I love my Orla! It’s powerful but whisper-quiet.”

Pretty name, I say go for it.

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Anonymous wrote:My friend has a beautiful Orla! Blonde and pretty. The prettiest golden retriever I've ever met.

I know you meant to be snarky and mean, but as a dog lover I find it awesome that there's a golden retriever with a beautiful Irish name.

No, I didn't. I am also a dog lover and think it's a perfect name for her. That's why I mentioned it.

I stand corrected then, my apologies and a tip of the hat to a fellow dog lover.

Orla is a Celtic name.

One of the characters on Derry Girls.

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Anonymous wrote:My friend has a beautiful Orla! Blonde and pretty. The prettiest golden retriever I've ever met.

I know you meant to be snarky and mean, but as a dog lover I find it awesome that there's a golden retriever with a beautiful Irish name.

No, I didn't. I am also a dog lover and think it's a perfect name for her. That's why I mentioned it.

I love this name! There are a number of prominent Orlas, from fashion designer to actress to politician. Great name.

Anonymous wrote:My friend has a beautiful Orla! Blonde and pretty. The prettiest golden retriever I've ever met.

I know you meant to be snarky and mean, but as a dog lover I find it awesome that there's a golden retriever with a beautiful Irish name.

I prefer Orlie, which I think means "light".

My friend has a beautiful Orla! Blonde and pretty. The prettiest golden retriever I've ever met.

Why?

It means golden princess.