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Orfhlaith

Quick answerThe given name 'Orfhlaith' is derived from the Old Irish word 'or' meaning 'golden' and 'flaith' meaning 'princess' or 'ruler', making it a name that signifies royalty and nobility.

Irish (Rare) · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#446
TrendStable
Peak year1997
Syllables2
OriginIrish (Rare)
LanguageIrish (Rare)
CultureIrish (Rare)
Letters9
Numerology7 Chaldean 9
Global rank#439

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Orfhlaith

The given name 'Orfhlaith' is derived from the Old Irish word 'or' meaning 'golden' and 'flaith' meaning 'princess' or 'ruler', making it a name that signifies royalty and nobility.

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Etymology

The given name 'Orfhlaith' is derived from the Old Irish word 'or' meaning 'golden' and 'flaith' meaning 'princess' or 'ruler', making it a name that signifies royalty and nobility. The name is associated with Irish culture and has been used in historical contexts, such as in the name of the High King of Ireland Orfhlaith, daughter of Brian Boru.

Orfhlaith currently ranks #446 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1997.

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