Irish Baby Names
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Irish Girl Names
Nora#20 in the U.S.Honor; woman of honor; from Latin honora via HonoriaQuinn#97 in the U.S.Chief; descendant of ConnSloane#141 in the U.S.Raider, warrior — from Irish Gaelic Sluaghadhán, a diminutive of sluagh meaning host or raidingBrianna#222 in the U.S.Strong, virtuous, honourable — feminine form of Brian, from Old Celtic brig (high, noble, stronRory#230 in the U.S.Red king; red-haired rulerNorah#262 in the U.S.Honor; from Irish Nóra, a short form of Honora (Latin honor) or EleanorAlanna#280 in the U.S.Dear child; fair, bright; little rockKira#385 in the U.S.Feminine form of Cyrus from Persian Kurush meaning sun or lord; also used as a feminine form ofLana#406 in the U.S.Multiple independent origins: in Hawaiian it means floating or light; in Slavic languages it isMonroe#467 in the U.S.From the Scottish and Irish surname Munro or Monroe, derived from Gaelic 'Bun Rath' (foot of thFiona#470 in the U.S.From Scottish Gaelic 'fionn' meaning white or fair; coined or popularized as a given name by ScRylie#478 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Riley, from the Irish surname Ó Raghallaigh (descendant of Raghallach, meanEileen#654 in the U.S.Irish and Scottish Gaelic anglicization of Eibhlín, itself from the Old Norse Aveline or from tBriana#661 in the U.S.Feminine form of Brian, from Celtic brig or brigh meaning high, noble, or strength; Brian was tAshlyn#972 in the U.S.Modern blend of Ashley (from Old English aescleah meaning ash tree meadow) and the Irish name AAshlynn#980 in the U.S.Double-n variant of Ashlyn, blending Old English Ashley (ash tree meadow) and Irish Aisling (drDana#1027 in the U.S.God is my judge; from Hebrew Dan (judge) as a feminine form; also an English place-name from OlKassidy#1039 in the U.S.Curly-haired; or descendant of Caiside; an American respelling of the Irish surname CassidyCasey#1065 in the U.S.Vigilant, watchful; from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (watchful, vigilant)Kara#1075 in the U.S.Dear, beloved; from Italian cara (dear, beloved)Katelyn#1077 in the U.S.Pure; American spelling variant of Caitlin, the Irish form of Catherine, from Greek AikaterineSaoirse#1089 in the U.S.Freedom, liberty; from Irish Gaelic saoirse (freedom)Kiera#1097 in the U.S.Dark or dark-haired; variant of Keira/Ciara, feminine of the Irish name Ciarán, from Irish GaelKacey#1118 in the U.S.Vigilant, watchful; a K-spelling variant of Casey, from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (watchful)Dara#1129 in the U.S.Oak tree; from Irish Gaelic dara/doire (oak, oak grove)Kathleen#1156 in the U.S.Pure; Irish anglicization of Caitlín, the Irish form of Katherine, from Greek AikaterineShea#1159 in the U.S.Admirable; from Irish Gaelic Séaghdha (admirable, fine); or from the shea tree (Vitellaria paraBria#1163 in the U.S.Noble; high; from Irish Gaelic bri (valor, strength, vigor) or a short form of Italian Brianna/Carson#1174 in the U.S.Son of Carr; marsh dweller, or son of the one from the rocky landKeily#1191 in the U.S.Graceful; or slender; a spelling variant of Keeley or Kelly, from Irish Gaelic caol (slender) oKyleigh#1202 in the U.S.Slender or graceful; an alternate spelling of Kylie, which may derive from Irish Gaelic caol (sRylan#1203 in the U.S.Island meadow; or rye land; a spelling variant of Ryland or Riley, from Irish Gaelic raghallachShay#1227 in the U.S.Gift; from Irish Gaelic séaghdha (admirable, fine) or from Hebrew shay (gift)Ryann#1288 in the U.S.Little king; descendant of Rían; double-n spelling variant of Ryan, from Irish Gaelic Ó Riain (Devyn#1295 in the U.S.Poet or bard; a Y-spelling variant of Devon/Devin, from Irish Gaelic Damhán (little deer) or daRori#1298 in the U.S.A modern feminine spelling of Rory, an anglicization of the Irish Ruaidhrí, meaning 'red king' Kaycee#1303 in the U.S.Watchful, alert; from the Irish surname CaseyKodi#1304 in the U.S.Helper; from Irish Gaelic coda (helper, assistant); or from Australian Aboriginal Kodi (cushionDelainey#1390 in the U.S.From the elder tree grove; descendant of the challengerRowen#1411 in the U.S.Little red-haired one; from Irish RuadhánKaylie#1454 in the U.S.Slender or graceful; a spelling variant of Kylie/Kaylee, from Irish Gaelic caol (slender) or AuDelani#1469 in the U.S.From the elder tree grove; descendant of the challengerBrenda#1527 in the U.S.Sword; from Old Norse brand (sword, blade) or possibly the feminine of Brendan (Irish: prince)Mavie#1555 in the U.S.My life; or song thrush; French ma vie (my life) or Irish/Old French mavis (the song thrush birKeeley#1567 in the U.S.an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Caollaidhe; the element 'caol' means 'slender', and tAislinn#1592 in the U.S.dream, visionMaura#1640 in the U.S.Irish form of Mary (from Máire); also Latin Maura 'dark-skinned, Moorish'.Kylah#1645 in the U.S.Slender; graceful; from Irish/Scottish Gaelic caol (slender, narrow), or a variant of Kyle (a nAlannah#1674 in the U.S.from the Irish endearment a leanbh meaning "O child, darling"Delanie#1705 in the U.S.a feminine variant of the Irish surname Delaney, from Ó Dubhshláine, combining 'dubh' ('dark') Callahan#1748 in the U.S.lover of churches, devoted to the churchKasey#1876 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Casey, from the Irish surname Ó Cathasaigh, derived from 'cathasach' meanFiadh#1995 in the U.S.wild, wild animal, deer (also 'respect')Moira#2047 in the U.S.Fate, destinyShae#2061 in the U.S.Variant of Shea, from Gaelic Seaghdha 'admirable, stately, hawk-like'.Siobhan#2096 in the U.S.God is gracious (Irish form of Joan/Jane)Aislynn#2099 in the U.S.dream, vision, a poetic formAoife#2120 in the U.S.radiant beauty, joyfulnessBridgette#2125 in the U.S.exalted one, strength, powerDevin#2158 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Damháin, generally interpreted as 'poet/bard' or 'fawn'. ARhylee#2191 in the U.S.Respelling of Riley. As an English surname it means 'rye clearing/meadow' (Old English 'ryge' +Rooney#2235 in the U.S.Descendant of Ruanaidh (champion, hero)Regan#2295 in the U.S.little king, royally descendedCaitlin#2333 in the U.S.The Irish form of Catherine, ultimately from Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure'.Sheyla#2350 in the U.S.Blind (variant of Sheila, from Cecilia)Aislyn#2355 in the U.S.Variant of Aislinn, from Irish aisling, 'dream, vision' — the name of a Gaelic poetic genreCaitlyn#2492 in the U.S.pure, unsulliedOrla#2532 in the U.S.golden princessAislin#2583 in the U.S.From Irish aisling, 'dream, vision' — a poetic Gaelic word-nameCallan#2616 in the U.S.Anglicisation of the Irish and Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Cathaláin, from cathál meaning battlAlanah#2648 in the U.S.Variant of Alana, from Irish a leanbh 'O child, darling'; or feminine of Alan ('little rock/harSheila#2686 in the U.S.Anglicization of Irish Síle, the Gaelic equivalent of Cecilia (from the Roman family name CaeciRoisin#2716 in the U.S.Little rose; from Irish ros, 'rose', plus a diminutive — Róisín Dubh, 'little dark rose', a poeEvanna#2729 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousMorrigan#2742 in the U.S.From Irish Mór-Ríoghain, 'great queen' or 'phantom queen' — the shape-shifting goddess of war aOona#2768 in the U.S.lambBrigid#2784 in the U.S.The exalted oneMona#2806 in the U.S.noble, aristocratic ladyDelany#2866 in the U.S.Anglicized Irish surname Ó Dubhshláine, from 'dubh' (dark/black) plus 'Sláine' (the River SlaneMaeven#2878 in the U.S.Modern blend of Maeve — Irish 'intoxicating, she who rules' — with the sound of maven, 'expert'Mayve#2984 in the U.S.Spelling of Maeve — from Irish Medb, 'she who intoxicates; intoxicating one' (a legendary warriRowynn#2990 in the U.S.Modern -ynn spelling of Rowan — Irish Ruadhán, 'little red one', and the rowan tree of Norse-CeKyara#3012 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Chiara (Italian) or Kiara, from Latin Clara meaning 'clear, bright, famous'
Irish Boy Names
Liam#1 in the U.S.Strong-willed warrior and protectorDeclan#139 in the U.S.Meaning uncertain; possibly 'full of goodness' or related to the Irish word for prayerConnor#166 in the U.S.Lover of hounds; alternatively 'strong-willed' or 'wolf-lover'Callan#190 in the U.S.Descendant of Cathalán; battle-mightyRory#199 in the U.S.Red king; from Irish Gaelic Ruaidhri (ruadh: red + ri: king)Callahan#227 in the U.S.Lover of churches; descendant of CeallachánBrayden#229 in the U.S.Broad valley or descendant of Bradán — from Irish Gaelic bradán (salmon) or Old English brād deAyden#257 in the U.S.Little fire; fiery oneDesmond#376 in the U.S.From the Irish territorial name Deas-Mhumhan meaning South Munster; later used as a given name Rylan#416 in the U.S.Variant of Ryland or Ryan, from Old English rye land meaning land where rye is grown; or an altKane#451 in the U.S.From Irish 'Cathan' meaning 'battle' or from the Welsh 'Caen'; also an Anglicization of the IriMack#463 in the U.S.Short form of names beginning with Mac/Mc-, from Scottish and Irish Gaelic 'mac' meaning 'son oQuinn#467 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, meaning 'descendant of Conn,' where Conn derives from the Old IRowen#488 in the U.S.Variant of Rowan, from Irish Gaelic 'ruadhán' meaning 'little red one' (from 'ruadh,' red), andSean#489 in the U.S.Irish form of John, from Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'Yahweh is gracious' or 'God is gracious'; oCollin#493 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Colin; from Scottish Gaelic 'Cailean' meaning young warrior or pup; also usDonovan#496 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Ó Donndubháin, meaning 'descendant of Donndubhán,' composed of 'donn' (dShane#636 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Irish Seán, itself derived from the Old French Jehan and ultimately fromLochlan#644 in the U.S.From Scottish Gaelic Lochlainn, meaning land of the lochs or land of lakes; historically used iMadden#676 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Madáin, from Irish Gaelic madán meaning little dog or hounShawn#682 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Seán, the Irish form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan meaning God is gracious oMac#696 in the U.S.Son of; from Scottish Gaelic and Irish Mac, the prefix meaning 'son of' in Gaelic patronymic suMurphy#754 in the U.S.Sea warrior; sea battler; from Irish Gaelic Ó Murchadha (descendant of Murchadh: muir sea + catLennon#808 in the U.S.Little cloak; or lover; from Irish Gaelic Ó Leannáin (descendant of Leannán), from leann (cloakNael#905 in the U.S.From Arabic nail or nael meaning one who achieves or obtains; also used as a variant of Neil (fKaycen#974 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Kasen or Kacen, ultimately derived from the Irish surname Caisin or variaBrennan#1003 in the U.S.Sorrow; teardrop; from Irish Gaelic Ó Braonáin (descendant of Braonán, from braon: teardrop, soAden#1008 in the U.S.Little fire; from Irish Gaelic Aodhan (little fire), a diminutive of Aodh (fire); or from ArabiKace#1016 in the U.S.Bold; vigilant; a K-spelling variant of Case or Casey, from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (vigilant) oDevon#1028 in the U.S.Defender; deep valley dwellers (the Dumnonii tribe); English county name Devon, from the CelticKellan#1031 in the U.S.Powerful; possibly from Irish Gaelic Caoilfhinn (caol: slender + fionn: fair/white) or related Kellen#1069 in the U.S.Slender; possibly from Irish Gaelic caol (slender) or German Kellen (ladle, turner; also a GermKody#1070 in the U.S.Helper; Y-spelling variant of Cody, from Irish Gaelic coda (helper, assistant)Lyam#1086 in the U.S.Resolute protector; a Y-spelling variant of Liam, the Irish short form of William, from GermaniBrendan#1098 in the U.S.Prince; brave; from Irish Gaelic Breandán, from Brittonic brenhin (king, prince) or from Welsh Cullen#1108 in the U.S.Holly; descendant of Cuilinn; from Irish Gaelic Cuilinn (holly tree) with Ó (descendant of) preDuncan#1124 in the U.S.Dark warrior; brown warrior; from Scottish Gaelic Donnchadh (donn: brown, dark + cath: battle, Darren#1135 in the U.S.Great; or possibly from the Irish Gaelic Dara (oak) with the -en suffix; or an anglicization ofBraden#1152 in the U.S.Broad valley; salmonKacey#1155 in the U.S.Vigilant, watchful; a K-spelling variant of Casey, from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (watchful, vigilKasey#1162 in the U.S.Vigilant, watchful; a Ka-spelling variant of Casey, from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (vigilant, watcKilian#1167 in the U.S.Little church; or bright-headed; from Irish Gaelic Cillian, from cill (church) with a diminutivOren#1184 in the U.S.Pine tree; also light or paleBowie#1228 in the U.S.Blond; yellow-haired; from Scottish Gaelic buidhe (yellow, golden, blond) — the same root as thCory#1245 in the U.S.Hollow; god's peace; from Irish Gaelic coire (hollow, cauldron) or Old Norse kori (hollow); alsBrecken#1252 in the U.S.Speckled; freckled; possibly from Scottish/Irish Gaelic breac (speckled, freckled) with a -en sMonroe#1262 in the U.S.Mouth of the Roe River; from the place nameKenny#1271 in the U.S.Born of fire; handsome; diminutive of KennethConway#1287 in the U.S.From the River Conwy; or Gaelic 'yellow hound'Keenan#1307 in the U.S.Ancient; little ancient one; from Irish Gaelic Cianán (little Cian: ancient, enduring)Roan#1309 in the U.S.Little red-haired one; roan colorCian#1310 in the U.S.From the Old Irish Cían, meaning 'ancient', 'enduring', or 'long-lasting'. In Irish mythology, Coleman#1311 in the U.S.Dove keeper; follower of Saint ColumbaBryant#1323 in the U.S.High; noble; strong; a surname form of Brian, from Celtic Brigantia (high, noble, exalted)Caysen#1339 in the U.S.Son of the watchful one; Casey variantTorin#1350 in the U.S.Chief; lord; from Irish Gaelic toran (chief) or torc (boar, strength) — possibly the same CeltiFinnick#1437 in the U.S.Fair, white, pure; literary nameFinnian#1487 in the U.S.From Irish 'fionn' (white, fair, blessed), borne by early Irish saints.Barry#1520 in the U.S.Fair-haired, white-headedShea#1552 in the U.S.an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Séaghdha, from a byname meaning 'stately', 'admirableKeon#1578 in the U.S.Small ancient one; from Irish Gaelic Caoimhín (caoim: kind, gentle + fhinn: fair) — an AmericanArlen#1587 in the U.S.Of uncertain origin, possibly from an Irish surnameCiaran#1609 in the U.S.Irish (and Scottish Gaelic) name from 'ciar' ('black, dark') plus a diminutive suffix, meaning Keagan#1614 in the U.S.Variant of Keegan, from Irish Mac Aodhagáin, a patronymic from 'Aodh' (a Celtic fire god, meaniEamon#1646 in the U.S.Anglicized Irish form of Eamonn/Edmund, from Old English 'ead' ('wealth') and 'mund' ('protectoDeshawn#1663 in the U.S.God is gracious; De- + Shawn compoundConan#1678 in the U.S.Little wolfReagan#1687 in the U.S.from the Irish surname Ó Riagáin, "descendant of Riagán," with Riagán thought to mean "little kNiall#1706 in the U.S.An Old Irish name of debated origin, commonly interpreted as 'champion' or 'passionate'; borne Riggins#1776 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Riggins/Regan, anglicized from O Riagain, 'descendant of Riagan'.Braydon#1778 in the U.S.Respelling of Braden, from the Irish surname O Bradain, from 'bradan' ('salmon'); popular as a Kennedy#1842 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Cinnéide, meaning 'helmeted head' or 'misshapen head', from ceann 'head'.Aydan#1853 in the U.S.Respelling of Aidan, from Irish 'Aodhan', diminutive of Aodh ('fire'), meaning 'little fiery onKyrin#1857 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Kieran/Ciarán, 'little dark one', from Irish ciar 'dark'.Orin#1859 in the U.S.light, pine treeRiyan#1862 in the U.S.Gates of paradise; from Arabic Rayyan (one of the gates of paradise in Islamic tradition, the gKelly#1881 in the U.S.From Irish Ceallach, possibly 'bright-headed' or 'strife'Rylee#1885 in the U.S.Respelling of Riley, from the Irish surname Ó Raghallaigh, of uncertain meaning; also linked toKyron#1896 in the U.S.Variant of Kieran/Ciarán, 'little dark one', from Irish ciar 'dark'; occasionally linked to CyrKallan#1912 in the U.S.Powerful; brook; from Irish Gaelic Caoilfhinn (caol: slender + fionn: fair/white) or ScandinaviCael#1945 in the U.S.Slender; victorious people; from Irish Gaelic Cael (slender, narrow) or a variant of Caelum (LaShaun#1956 in the U.S.an anglicized phonetic spelling of the Irish Seán, a form of John, from Hebrew meaning 'God is Shay#1989 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Irish Séaghdha, meaning 'admirable, fine, hawk-like'.Rogan#2019 in the U.S.Descendant of the little red one; from Irish O Ruadhagain, from ruadh (red, red-haired).Deegan#2024 in the U.S.an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Duibhginn, meaning 'descendant of Dubhagán', a name fKyran#2133 in the U.S.Variant of Ciarán, 'little dark one', from Irish ciar 'dark, black'.Adair#2145 in the U.S.Oak ford; from Scottish/Irish Gaelic Ath Dara (ford of the oak tree)Buckley#2184 in the U.S.From English place name/surname, Old English bucca 'buck' + leah 'clearing'; in Ireland angliciFynn#2192 in the U.S.Spelling variant of Finn (Irish Fionn), meaning 'fair, white, bright'.Hayze#2193 in the U.S.Respelling of Hayes; enclosure or hedged area (Old English haeg), or descendant of Aodh (Irish Gannon#2216 in the U.S.Irish surname from Mag Fhionnáin, 'son of the fair one', from fionn 'fair, white'.Sloan#2282 in the U.S.From Irish O Sluaghadhain, from sluaghadh 'raid, expedition'; 'little raider, warrior'Quade#2299 in the U.S.descendant of Uaid, strongAngus#2363 in the U.S.One strengthNolen#2381 in the U.S.Champion; noble; from Irish Gaelic Nuallain (descendant of Nuall: famous, noble, champion)Donavan#2426 in the U.S.Variant of Donovan, from Irish Ó Donndubháin, 'descendant of Donndubhán' — a name combining donFitzgerald#2427 in the U.S.son of Gerald, spear-rulerKeelan#2463 in the U.S.Little slender one; anglicized Irish Caolan, from caol (slender, narrow) plus diminutive -an.Conley#2521 in the U.S.wise, brave chiefCassidy#2575 in the U.S.curly-haired, descendant of CaisideFinnigan#2615 in the U.S.White, blessedBurke#2649 in the U.S.Dweller at or from the fortified settlement or boroughDara#2686 in the U.S.From Persian Dara, 'wealthy, possessor, king' (as Darius); also Hebrew Dara, a wise man, and IrEoin#2810 in the U.S.Irish form of John — Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — borrowed directly from Latin IohannesKaceyon#2819 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Kacey ('vigilant', Irish Casey) to an -on ending; no single fixed rootBraiden#2842 in the U.S.Salmon; from Irish Gaelic bradan (salmon) — a -aiden spelling variant of Braden/BraydenCaelan#2892 in the U.S.Slender, narrow; anglicized form of Irish Caolán, from caol, 'slender'Finnan#2900 in the U.S.fair, white (diminutive of Fionn)Nilan#2916 in the U.S.Champion or winner; an anglicization of the Irish Gaelic Niallán, a diminutive of Niall meaningBlayne#2945 in the U.S.Yellow or golden; a variant spelling of Blaine, from the Scottish Gaelic bla or blaan meaning yKonner#2961 in the U.S.Lover of hounds; strong-willed; K-spelling variant of Connor, from Irish Gaelic Conchobhar (conAidyn#2994 in the U.S.Little fire; fiery one; Y-spelling variant of Aidan, from Irish Gaelic Aodhan (diminutive of AoCallaghan#3002 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Ceallacháin, 'descendant of Cellachán' — a king of Munster whose name is variouslyDempsey#3004 in the U.S.Origin uncertainKadyn#3018 in the U.S.Fighter; son of Cadan; a Y-spelling variant of Kaden/Caden, from Irish Gaelic cadan (spirit of Nyle#3026 in the U.S.champion / cloud (variant of Niall)Roran#3029 in the U.S.Little red one; possibly from Irish Gaelic Roran (a diminutive form related to ruadh: red) or a
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