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Lauren942 · 09/02/2018 18:13

Okay so we have both agreed on a name for our little one, however we are stuck on which spelling..
Orla or Orlaith.
Orla reminds me of oral at first look. 🙈
But our problem is we are not in Ireland or Irish at all. Would it be a problem for us to use the Irish spelling do people think?
I no it sounds silly you spell how you want but I need opinions please! Thanks all

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Emelene · 09/02/2018 18:15

I think Orla, looks elegant and it's easy to say and spell. My Irish auntie spells her name Orla. Honestly I think outside of Ireland Orlaith will cause a lot of problems with pronunciation and spelling.

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pilates · 09/02/2018 18:16

Orla, beautiful 💕

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Meemzinha · 09/02/2018 18:43

Orla!

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Biscuitsneeded · 09/02/2018 18:44

Orla. Nice name.

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Afreshcuppateaplease · 09/02/2018 18:44

Orla

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ASDismynormality · 09/02/2018 18:48

Another vote for Orla

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TyrionLannistersShadow · 09/02/2018 18:48

There is also Orlagh? People might recognise that as having a silent ending more so than Orlaith iykwim

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pallisers · 09/02/2018 18:49

Orla.

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Sugarpiehoneyeye · 09/02/2018 18:49

Orla.

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Awwlookatmybabyspider · 09/02/2018 18:56

Orla does often auto correct to Oral.
I don't like the look or Orlaith.
Orlagh is good alternative.

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Redpramlady · 09/02/2018 19:44

Orla ... lovely

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Glumglowworm · 09/02/2018 19:51

I know that Orlaith is pronounced Orla but my head still tries to pronounce all the letters Blush

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Countingsheeeep · 09/02/2018 19:54

Orla

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Lauren942 · 09/02/2018 20:09

Think it’s definitely going to be Orla thankyou everyone.. I didn’t want her to have to continually have to tell people how to pronounce so think that will be the best option! Don’t suppose anyone has any middle name suggestions also? 💗

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gingercakeandwhitecustard · 09/02/2018 20:23

I know Rose is a very popular middle name but Orla Rose is just beautiful.

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Mrsknackered · 09/02/2018 20:24

I love Orla! I don't think it needs any extra letters.

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Smoliver · 09/02/2018 21:43

Love the name Orla.

Middle name suggestions:
Orla Rose
Orla Grace
Orla Mae
Orla Rae
Orla Hazel
Orla Primrose
Orla Sophia
Orla Annabelle

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SuperBeagle · 09/02/2018 23:47

Orla.

Like a PP, I know Orlaith is pronounced like Orla, but I still say "or-laith" in my head.

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Awwlookatmybabyspider · 09/02/2018 23:48

Orla Grace
Orla Jasmine
Orla Sophie
Orla Rose

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RavenWings · 09/02/2018 23:59

Orla or Orlagh. Never liked Orlaith, and I'm Irish.

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17caterpillars1mouse · 10/02/2018 06:48

I prefer Orlaith as Orla is a bit close to Oral for me too

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