Sorcha

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"bright," "shining"
Pronunciation
SAWR-aw-khə(Scottish)
SAWR-ə-khə(Irish)
SUR-kə(English)
Sorcha is pronounced "SOR-kha" in Irish Gaelic.
Popularity
Sorcha is not a very common name, even in Ireland. It is ranked 856th in popularity in England and Wales, and it does not appear in the top 1000 names in the US.

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Sorcha Name meanings & History

"bright," "shining". Means "radiant, bright" in Irish. It has been in use since late medieval times [2]. It is sometimes Anglicized as Sarah (in Ireland) and Clara (in Scotland). Sorcha is mainly used as a feminine given name in Ireland and other English-speaking countries. It is a popular choice for parents who want to honor their Irish heritage or who are looking for a unique and meaningful name for their daughter.

Zodiac Sign of Sorcha: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Sorcha:

S: Success,Sex,Security,Status,Social Standing,Sensuality,Solidity

O: Obsessive,Organized,Obsolete,Obstinate,Ostentatious

R: Rational,Resourceful,Restless,Reason

C: Candid,Chatty,Choice,Cute,Copycat,Clever,Curious

H: Haggle,Hope,Hobnobbing,Heart's Desire,Hyper

A: Action,Ambitious,Argumentative,Aggressive,Assertive,Angry

Sorcha is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Sorcha include Sorcha Cusack, an Irish actress, and Sorcha Carey, an Irish art historian and curator.

2.) SORCHA (Female)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Early Celtic name meaning “bright” which is common to both Scotland and Ireland. It has been Anglicized as both Sarah (princess) and Clara (famous, clear, bright). (SOR-AH)


3.) Sorcha (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) bright

Other Forms: Shorshi, Sorsha, Sorshie


4.) SORCHA (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Old name meaning “bright, clear.” It was Anglicized as Sarah and Sally. (SOR-EH-KAH)


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