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Sorcha
Pronounced SOR-kah /ˈsɔːr.kə/Medium
Meaning: From the Irish and Scottish Gaelic sorcha, 'radiant; bright.' Traditionally anglicised as Sarah or Clara. A luminous Gaelic name, noted honestly.Medium
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Sorcha comes from the Irish/Scottish Gaelic for 'radiant; bright,' historically anglicised as Sarah or Clara. A luminous, traditional name, it is rare in the U.S. (said 'SOR-kah').
It appears only rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Ireland and Scotland. Rare, radiant, and traditional.
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What does the name Sorcha mean?
Sorcha is Irish and Scottish Gaelic for 'radiant; bright,' often anglicised as Sarah or Clara.
How do you pronounce Sorcha?
It's said SOR-kah /ˈsɔːr.kə/ — 2 syllables, stress on the first.
Is Sorcha a boy or girl name?
Sorcha is a girl's name.
How popular is Sorcha?
Sorcha is a rare name in the U.S.