Orla - for a Welsh/English baby?

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Komondor · 31/12/2010 15:35

Is it okay to use an Irish name, when neither DH or I have any Irish connections.

DH is Welsh and thinks not, although he does like the name. I have told him that it is a Celtic name, and can be used for both Welsh and Irish baby girls.

I also pointed out that his favourite footballer has an Irish first name (Ryan).

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MumtoF · 31/12/2010 20:04

Am 1/4 Irish (northern) and DH is 3/4 Welsh, we went for Orla. Was highly complimented as a lovely name but some people did ask about an irish connection. Agree with KD that as it becomes more poulat irish issue will be less mentioned esp with non irish spelling- e.g Reece for welsh rhys

Shanster · 31/12/2010 19:03

I'm not Irish, but was considering Orla as a girl's name. Love it.

AlexaMulberry · 31/12/2010 16:53

Love it!

KenDoddsDadsDogEatsTinsel · 31/12/2010 16:52

I've got an Irish Orla too. It's becoming much more popular in England/Wales now, jumped 70 places last year. so if you like it use it!

Lastyearsmodel · 31/12/2010 15:38

I'll swap you - I've got an Irish Orla, but I love Carys and Orwen but have no Welsh connection . And Dewi for a boy.

Really, if you love a name, you should use it. It's not like it's the Gaelic spelling or anything.

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