This list includes 8 Irish girl names that start with O, from “Oglaith” to “Orlaith”. These names are traditionally Irish, often melodic, and rooted in Old Irish and Gaelic history. They suit expectant parents, writers, genealogists, and anyone seeking culturally rich female names.

Irish girl names that start with O are female names of Irish or Gaelic origin beginning with O. Several, such as Orlaith, appear in medieval Irish annals as queens and notable figures.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Meaning, and Notes.

Name: The given name as commonly spelled, so you can quickly scan options and check forms you prefer.

Pronunciation: A simple phonetic guide showing how each name sounds so you can say it confidently and correctly.

Meaning: A brief definition of the name’s original sense or symbolism, helping you understand cultural or linguistic roots.

Notes: Additional context such as origin, historical usage, variants, and anglicised forms to help you choose and compare.

Irish girl names that start with O

NameGaelic/VariantPronunciationMeaning
OrlaÓrla; Órlaith; ÓrfhlaithOR-lahgolden princess
OrlaghÓrlaith; Orlagh (anglicised)OR-lahgolden princess
OrlaithÓrlaith; ÓrlaOR-lahgolden princess
OonaÚna; OonaghOO-nahlamb; unity
OonaghÚna; OonaOO-nahlamb; unity
OnoraOnóra; Honora (Latin root)oh-NOR-ahhonor
OglaithÓglaith; ÓghlaithOG-lahyoung warrior
OrfhlaithÓrfhlaith; ÓrhlaithOR-flahgolden ruler

Descriptions

Orla
Very popular Irish girl’s name from ór “gold” + flaith “princess/ruler”; used in medieval annals and modern Ireland.
Orlagh
Modern anglicised spelling often used in Ireland and for places; friendly, classic Irish name with medieval roots.
Orlaith
Medieval Gaelic form recorded in annals; borne by queens and noblewomen, now anglicised as Orla or Orlagh.
Oona
Anglicised form of Úna; familiar to English speakers, used in literature and contemporary name lists.
Oonagh
Variant anglicisation of Úna, found in 19th-century literature and still used today.
Onora
Irish form of Honora, used historically in parish and legal records; a virtue-name with medieval use.
Oglaith
Early medieval feminine name borne by abbesses and noblewomen; anglicised forms include Oglath or Ogla.
Orfhlaith
Less common medieval Gaelic form related to Órlaith; appears in annals and genealogies as a royal female name.
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