Irish Name Sorcha

Meaning and Origins

Sorcha

Sorcha is a Gaelic feminine given name, common to both Irish and Scottish Gaelic. It is derived from the Old Irish word sorchae (soirche), meaning "brightness" or "radiant light."

Saoirse

The name Saoirse, also of Irish origin, stems from the word saoirse, meaning "freedom" or "liberty."

Spelling and Variants

The correct Irish spelling of Sorcha is "Sorcha." In Ireland, it is sometimes Anglicized as "Sarah," while in Scotland, it may be Anglicized as "Clara."

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