Orla-Rose
Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Orla-Rose: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2014.
Orla-Rose is a modern compound name blending two rich traditions. Orla comes from the Irish and Scottish Gaelic Órlaith, meaning “golden princess” or “golden lady,” a name borne by medieval Irish royalty. Rose traces back to the Latin rosa, the flower symbolising love and beauty, and has been a perennial favourite across Europe. Among notable bearers, Irish actress Orla Brady has brought the name to international screens, while the Rose element echoes countless famous figures from poet Rose Macaulay to designer Rose Wylie. The Orla part shares its root with the place name Orlagh in County Dublin. A charming note: Orla-Rose exemplifies the growing Scottish trend for double-barrelled names that honour both Celtic heritage and classic floral elegance, offering a distinctly lyrical choice for a baby girl.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20143 babies
- Latest (2015)
- #8063 babies
- Total births
- 6since 2014
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y