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Aurla

Girl name · 72 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Aurla: 72 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 12 births in 2019.

Aurla is a rare and delicate name, likely a modern variant of the Gaelic name Órla or Órlaith, meaning "golden princess" or "golden lady" from the Irish *ór* (gold) and *flaith* (princess, sovereignty). It may also be a creative respelling of the Latin-derived Aurelia, meaning "golden one." While no famous bearers of Aurla itself are recorded, the name shares its root with the Irish saint Órlaith, a 6th-century abbess of Kildare. The name also echoes the Scottish place-name Orkney, though that derives from a different ancient root. Aurla remains a rare choice in Scotland, offering a softer, more modern twist on the traditional Órla, and has seen occasional use since the 1990s, appealing to parents seeking a name that feels both lyrical and uncommon.