Sorcha

At a Glance: Name: Sorcha – Meaning: bright, radiant – Origin: Scottish Gaelic / Irish – Gender: primarily used for girls – Pronunciation: SOR-uh-kha

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Sorcha (SOR-uh-kuh, as it's commonly said in Ireland and Scotland) is a Scottish Gaelic and Irish name meaning "bright" or "radiant." It's a name that looks like a puzzle on paper, so a little coaching will help friends and relatives get it right. If you want a name with a clear, light-filled meaning and a strong Gaelic root, this one delivers.

Meaning & Origin of Sorcha

Meaning: Bright, radiant.

Origin: Scottish Gaelic / Irish.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Sorcha

Phonetic: SOR-uh-kha   IPA: /ˈsɜːrkə/

Popularity of Sorcha

Sorcha has always been rare in the U.S. It peaked at #8067 in 1994 with 11 babies, and in 2023 it ranked #13286 with just 7, so your child would be very unlikely to share the name with a classmate.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1989–2023.

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FAQ

What does the name Sorcha mean?

Bright, radiant. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sorcha)

How do you pronounce Sorcha?

Sorcha is pronounced SOR-uh-kha (IPA: /ˈsɜːrkə/).

Is Sorcha a popular name right now?

Sorcha peaked at #8067 in 1994 and is ranked #13286 as of 2023. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1989–2023.)

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