Irish Gaelic Baby Names
122 Irish Gaelic names with researched meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Explore 122 Irish Gaelic baby names below. Every name links to a full page with its sourced meaning, origin, popularity chart, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation so you can hear it said correctly. Names are listed most-popular first.
Irish Gaelic Girl Names
Riley#48 in the U.S.Courageous; from Irish Ó Raghallaigh (descendant of Raghallach)Maeve#76 in the U.S.She who intoxicates; intoxicating one — from Old Irish MedbKennedy#85 in the U.S.Helmeted chief; from Irish Gaelic Ceannéidigh, from ceann (head) + éidigh (ugly or helmeted)Rylee#137 in the U.S.Courageous; valiant — from Irish surname Riley/O'Reilly, from Gaelic raghallach (courageous)Lennon#214 in the U.S.Dear little one; from Irish Ó Leannáin or Mac Leannáin: leannán (lover, sweetheart, or cloak)Alaina#224 in the U.S.Feminine form of Alan; meaning uncertain, possibly 'little rock,' 'precious,' or of Celtic/BretKiara#229 in the U.S.Bright; clear; light; Italian form of Chiara, from Latin clara (clear, bright)Collins#241 in the U.S.Son of Colin; from Irish Ó Coileáin or Mac Coileáin: coileán (pup, youth)Delaney#242 in the U.S.Descendant of the challenger/competitor; from Irish Ó Dúbhshláine: dubh (black, dark) + sláine Reagan#248 in the U.S.Little king, regal — from Irish Gaelic Ó Ríagáin, from rían (king, regal)Rowan#249 in the U.S.Little red-haired one; from Irish Ruadhán (red-haired); also associated with the rowan tree (frKaylee#255 in the U.S.Slender, fair — modern variant of Kayla or Caley, possibly from Irish Gaelic caol (slender, narAlayna#332 in the U.S.Variant of Alaina or Elaine, from the Old French Alaine (a form of Helen, meaning bright or shiTeagan#341 in the U.S.From the Irish Tadhgan, a diminutive of Tadhg (poet), or from Welsh 'teg' (beautiful, fair) — mRyleigh#344 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Riley, from Irish Gaelic O Raghallaigh (descendant of Raghallach, 'courageoMurphy#397 in the U.S.Anglicization of Irish Ó Murchadha, from murchadh meaning sea warrior, combining muir (sea) andMckenna#410 in the U.S.Anglicization of Irish and Scottish Gaelic Mac Cionaodha meaning son of Cionaodh; the name CionFinley#415 in the U.S.Anglicization of Gaelic Fionnlagh, from fionn meaning fair, white or bright and laogh meaning wRaegan#506 in the U.S.Feminine variant spelling of Reagan, from Irish Ó Riagáin, derived from riagán meaning 'little Cassidy#541 in the U.S.From Irish Gaelic Ó Caiside, a surname meaning 'descendant of Caiside,' where Caiside may derivMakenna#593 in the U.S.Variant of McKenna, from Irish Gaelic Mac Cionaodha meaning 'son of Cionaodh' (a personal name Keira#622 in the U.S.Anglicised feminine form of Ciara (Irish) or Ceilidh-influenced form, from Irish Gaelic ciar meRowyn#699 in the U.S.Little red one or rowan tree; a creative spelling of Rowan, from Irish Gaelic ruadhán (little rKennedi#709 in the U.S.Feminine spelling variant of Kennedy, from the Irish Gaelic Cinnéidigh, meaning 'helmeted head'Mckinley#714 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Gaelic Mac Fionnlaigh, meaning 'son of Finlay,' where Finlay derives froRyan#715 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Irish Ó Riain or Mac Riain, from the Old Irish name Rían, possibly a dimBridget#724 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic Bríd or Brighid, from the Old Irish Brigit, possibly meaninKaeli#756 in the U.S.Slender or fair; a phonetic spelling variant of Kaylee or Kayleigh, ultimately from the Irish GKenna#759 in the U.S.Born of fire or handsome; a feminine form of Kenneth, from the Scottish Gaelic Coinneach meaninFallon#779 in the U.S.Leader or superior; anglicization of the Irish Gaelic surname O Fallamhain, meaning descendant Aileen#799 in the U.S.Bright or shining light; the Irish and Scottish Gaelic form of Helen or Eileen, from the Greek Kaitlyn#802 in the U.S.Pure; a modern American spelling of Caitlin, the Irish Gaelic form of Katherine, from the GreekKayleigh#804 in the U.S.Graceful and beautiful; from the Irish Gaelic Cadhla meaning beautiful or graceful, with the -lNola#822 in the U.S.Most commonly a short form of the Irish Gaelic name Finola or Fionnuala, meaning 'fair-shoulderErin#833 in the U.S.From the Irish Gaelic Eirinn, the dative form of Eire (Ireland), used as a poetic name for the Sloan#840 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic surname Sluaghan, from sluagh meaning 'warrior', 'army', orTara#847 in the U.S.From Irish Gaelic teamhair or tara meaning 'hill' or 'elevated place' (the Hill of Tara was theKelly#852 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic surname O'Ceallaigh, from ceallach meaning 'bright-headed',Darcy#857 in the U.S.From the Norman-French surname d'Arcy, meaning 'from Arcy' (a place in Normandy); also used as Ayleen#863 in the U.S.A modern variant of Aileen or Eileen, itself an Irish Gaelic anglicization of Eibhlin (a form oCara#1294 in the U.S.Dear, beloved, friendCiara#1361 in the U.S.Dark-haired, dark beautyAilyn#1378 in the U.S.Beautiful, radiant; bird of beautyKierra#2983 in the U.S.Variant of Ciara, from the Irish Gaelic word ciar meaning dark, black-haired, or dusky.Kiley#2984 in the U.S.Variant of Kylie, from an Australian Aboriginal (Noongar) word meaning boomerang or curved throKyrah#2987 in the U.S.Variant of Kyra, from the Persian Cyrus root meaning sun or throne.Mackenna#2990 in the U.S.From the Scottish Gaelic Mac Cionaodha, meaning son of Cionaodh. Cionaodh means born of fire orMaddyn#2991 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Madden (O'Madden), from Madadhan, a diminutive of madadh meaning dog or Kaely#3188 in the U.S.Creative spelling of Kaylee/Kayleigh, from Irish Gaelic caol meaning 'slender, narrow, gracefulKodie#3192 in the U.S.Feminine creative spelling of Cody, from Irish surname Ó Cuidighthigh, meaning 'descendant of CRian#3202 in the U.S.Irish form of Ryan, from Old Irish Rían, derived from the root rí (king) with a diminutive suffRylei#3205 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Riley, from Old English Ryge-leah meaning 'rye clearing' or 'rye meadow'; a
Irish Gaelic Boy Names
Rowan#59 in the U.S.Little red one; from Irish Gaelic ruadh (red) + diminutive suffixAiden#62 in the U.S.Little fire; diminutive of Aodh (fire)Nolan#65 in the U.S.Descendant of Nuallán; noble, chariot fighter — from Irish Ó NualláinRyan#99 in the U.S.Little king; descendent of the king — from Irish Ó Riain, from rí (king)Myles#100 in the U.S.Soldier; or merciful — from Latin miles (soldier) or Irish Gaelic Maol Íosa (servant of Jesus)Kayden#135 in the U.S.Fighter; companion — modern American form related to Caden, from Irish Gaelic cadán or an Old ECaden#201 in the U.S.Possibly from Irish cadhan ('wild goose') or Welsh cad ('battle'); origin and meaning are debatFinn#206 in the U.S.Fair, white, bright — from Irish Gaelic Fionn (fair, white, bright), the name of the legendary Riley#208 in the U.S.Valiant, courageous; from Irish Ó Raghallaigh; also possibly from Old English ryge-leah (rye clKevin#221 in the U.S.Handsome, beloved — anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Caoimhín, from caomh (gentle, kind, handsomKaiden#237 in the U.S.Companion or battle — modern variant of Caden/Caidhan, possibly from Irish Gaelic cadán (battleRonan#247 in the U.S.Little seal; seal cubSullivan#314 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish surname O Suilleabhain, from 'suil' (eye) and a diminutive suffix, tCody#318 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish surname O Cuidighthigh, from 'cuidightheach' meaning helpful or aidiCasey#320 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish Cathasach, meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful in battle', from 'cath' (Brady#321 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish surname O Bradaigh, from 'bradach' meaning spirited, thievish, or laAidan#326 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish Aodan, a diminutive of Aodh (fire, the Celtic sun-god), meaning 'litBryan#336 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Brian, from the Old Celtic 'bri' or 'brigh', meaning high, noble, or strongBrian#339 in the U.S.From the Old Celtic 'bri' or 'brigh', meaning high, noble, or strong. Made legendary by the IriGrady#373 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish Gaelic surname O Graidaigh, from 'grade' (noble, illustrious) — meanKayce#375 in the U.S.A creative spelling variant of Casey, from the Irish Gaelic Cathasach, meaning 'vigilant' or 'aKieran#389 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Irish Ciarán, from ciar meaning dark or black, with a diminutive suffix; theKian#401 in the U.S.From Irish Cian meaning ancient or enduring; also a form of Persian Kayyan or Kai meaning king Killian#418 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Irish Cillian or Cillín, possibly from ceall meaning church or from ceallachCillian#507 in the U.S.From Old Irish Cellach or Cillín, derived from cill meaning 'church' with a diminutive suffix, Callen#516 in the U.S.Variant of Calan or Cailan, from Scottish/Irish Gaelic cath (battle) + lann (land, enclosure) oRoy#525 in the U.S.From the Old French roi meaning 'king,' used as a nickname; alternatively derived from the ScotFinnegan#526 in the U.S.Anglicisation of Irish Ó Fionnagáin, meaning 'descendant of Fionnagán,' a diminutive of Fionn mEiden#537 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Aiden, from Irish Gaelic Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh meaning 'fire' or 'fiDevin#548 in the U.S.From Irish Gaelic Damhán (meaning 'little stag' or 'fawn') or Daimhín, alternatively from the IKylan#579 in the U.S.Variant of Kyle, from Scottish Gaelic caol meaning 'narrow' or 'strait,' referring to a narrow Kyren#584 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Kieran or Kyran, from Irish Gaelic Ciarán, a diminutive of ciar meaning 'Caiden#602 in the U.S.Variant of Caden, itself a variant of Kaden or Aidan, from Irish Gaelic Aodhán, a diminutive ofKeegan#621 in the U.S.Anglicised form of the Irish Gaelic surname Mac Aodhagáin, meaning 'son of Aodhagán,' a diminutKylian#624 in the U.S.Variant of Killian, the anglicised form of Irish Gaelic Cillian, possibly from ceall ('church,'Braylen#725 in the U.S.Modern American name blending elements of Brayden (from the Irish surname Ó Bradáin meaning 'deCase#733 in the U.S.Short form of Casey, from the Irish Gaelic Cathasaigh, meaning 'alert' or 'watchful'; also relaFinnley#757 in the U.S.Fair-haired warrior or white warrior; an alternate spelling of Finley, from the Scottish and IrBrayan#768 in the U.S.High, noble, or strong; a Spanish-influenced phonetic spelling of Brian, from the Old Celtic elCorey#778 in the U.S.From the hollow; anglicization of the Irish Gaelic surname Corra or Corraidhin, possibly meaninMccoy#806 in the U.S.Son of the fiery one; anglicization of the Irish and Scottish Gaelic Mac Aoidh, meaning son of Rohan#812 in the U.S.Ascending or growing upward; from the Sanskrit rohan meaning ascending, growing, or healing, alFlynn#828 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic surname O'Flynn, meaning 'descendant of Flann', where FlannCayson#835 in the U.S.Modern American variant of Cason or Jason combined with Casey, where Casey derives from the IriCasen#842 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Cason or a form of Casey, from the Irish Gaelic Cathasach meaning 'watchfulConor#845 in the U.S.Irish Gaelic Conchobhar, from con (hound, wolf) and cobhar (desiring, loving), traditionally inCason#846 in the U.S.American surname-turned-given-name, most plausibly derived from Casey (Irish Gaelic Cathasach, Neil#851 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic Niall, whose meaning is debated; most likely from an Old IrConner#864 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Connor, from the Irish Gaelic Conchobhar, composed of con (hound, wolf) andKael#903 in the U.S.Modern form of the Irish Gaelic name Caol meaning slender or narrow; also used as a variant of Dillon#930 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Dylan, from Welsh dy (great, large) and llanw (tide, sea); or from Irish GaMacklin#998 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Irish Mac Fhlainn meaning son of Flann, where Flann means red or ruddy, histCormac#1254 in the U.S.Son of the chariot; charioteerRian#1262 in the U.S.Little king; descendant of the kingTyrone#1333 in the U.S.Land of Owen; Owen's territoryEyden#1342 in the U.S.Little fire, small flameRoss#1359 in the U.S.Headland, promontory; high cape of landGlenn#1362 in the U.S.Valley; narrow mountain valleyEan#1368 in the U.S.God is gracious; Gaelic form of JohnDwayne#1423 in the U.S.Little dark one; dark-coloredNiam#1439 in the U.S.Bright, radiant, of golden beautySeamus#1450 in the U.S.He who supplants, grips the heelTeagan#1462 in the U.S.Little poet; poet's offspringKaine#1468 in the U.S.Warrior; a tributeKorey#2644 in the U.S.from the hollowRooney#3079 in the U.S.Irish surname from Gaelic Ó Ruanaidh, meaning descendant of Ruanaidh, from ruanaidh meaning herDeshaun#3106 in the U.S.American coinage combining the French prefix De- (of, from) with Sean, the Irish form of John (Edan#3108 in the U.S.From Irish Gaelic Aodhan (from aodh, fire) or a variant of Hebrew Eden (delight, pleasure); theKailen#3182 in the U.S.Variant of Caelan/Kaylen from Irish caol meaning 'slender, narrow, thin'Niles#3189 in the U.S.English and Scandinavian surname form of Niel/Neil, from Old Norse Njal or Irish Niall meaning
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