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 tKatelyn#931 in the U.S.Pure; American spelling variant of Caitlin, the Irish form of Catherine, from Greek AikaterineAshlyn#972 in the U.S.Modern blend of Ashley (from Old English aescleah meaning ash tree meadow) and the Irish name AKassidy#978 in the U.S.Curly-haired; or descendant of Caiside; an American respelling of the Irish surname CassidyKeily#979 in the U.S.Graceful; or slender; a spelling variant of Keeley or Kelly, from Irish Gaelic caol (slender) oAshlynn#980 in the U.S.Double-n variant of Ashlyn, blending Old English Ashley (ash tree meadow) and Irish Aisling (drKiera#981 in the U.S.Dark or dark-haired; variant of Keira/Ciara, feminine of the Irish name Ciarán, from Irish GaelKara#988 in the U.S.Dear, beloved; from Italian cara (dear, beloved)Bria#1009 in the U.S.Noble; high; from Irish Gaelic bri (valor, strength, vigor) or a short form of Italian Brianna/Dara#1026 in the U.S.Oak tree; from Irish Gaelic dara/doire (oak, oak grove)Saoirse#1036 in the U.S.Freedom, liberty; from Irish Gaelic saoirse (freedom)Casey#1053 in the U.S.Vigilant, watchful; from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (watchful, vigilant)Mavie#1062 in the U.S.My life; or song thrush; French ma vie (my life) or Irish/Old French mavis (the song thrush birKyleigh#1069 in the U.S.Slender or graceful; an alternate spelling of Kylie, which may derive from Irish Gaelic caol (sDana#1077 in the U.S.God is my judge; from Hebrew Dan (judge) as a feminine form; also an English place-name from OlKacey#1093 in the U.S.Vigilant, watchful; a K-spelling variant of Casey, from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (watchful)Kathleen#1109 in the U.S.Pure; Irish anglicization of Caitlín, the Irish form of Katherine, from Greek AikaterineRylan#1135 in the U.S.Island meadow; or rye land; a spelling variant of Ryland or Riley, from Irish Gaelic raghallachBrenda#1139 in the U.S.Sword; from Old Norse brand (sword, blade) or possibly the feminine of Brendan (Irish: prince)Devyn#1146 in the U.S.Poet or bard; a Y-spelling variant of Devon/Devin, from Irish Gaelic Damhán (little deer) or daShay#1158 in the U.S.Gift; from Irish Gaelic séaghdha (admirable, fine) or from Hebrew shay (gift)Shea#1187 in the U.S.Admirable; from Irish Gaelic Séaghdha (admirable, fine); or from the shea tree (Vitellaria paraRyann#1189 in the U.S.Little king; descendant of Rían; double-n spelling variant of Ryan, from Irish Gaelic Ó Riain (Kodi#1192 in the U.S.Helper; from Irish Gaelic coda (helper, assistant); or from Australian Aboriginal Kodi (cushionKaylie#1239 in the U.S.Slender or graceful; a spelling variant of Kylie/Kaylee, from Irish Gaelic caol (slender) or AuKylah#1256 in the U.S.Slender; graceful; from Irish/Scottish Gaelic caol (slender, narrow), or a variant of Kyle (a nRowen#1287 in the U.S.Little red-haired one; from Irish RuadhánCarson#1322 in the U.S.Son of Carr; marsh dweller, or son of the one from the rocky landDelainey#1346 in the U.S.From the elder tree grove; descendant of the challengerDelani#1368 in the U.S.From the elder tree grove; descendant of the challengerKaycee#1383 in the U.S.Watchful, alert; from the Irish surname CaseyAislinn#1468 in the U.S.dream, visionAlannah#1506 in the U.S.from the Irish endearment a leanbh meaning "O child, darling"Rori#1530 in the U.S.A modern feminine spelling of Rory, an anglicization of the Irish Ruaidhrí, meaning 'red king' Keeley#1569 in the U.S.an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Caollaidhe; the element 'caol' means 'slender', and tKasey#1597 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Casey, from the Irish surname Ó Cathasaigh, derived from 'cathasach' meanCaitlin#1679 in the U.S.The Irish form of Catherine, ultimately from Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure'.Delanie#1681 in the U.S.a feminine variant of the Irish surname Delaney, from Ó Dubhshláine, combining 'dubh' ('dark') Maura#1810 in the U.S.Irish form of Mary (from Máire); also Latin Maura 'dark-skinned, Moorish'.Moira#1901 in the U.S.Fate, destinySheyla#1903 in the U.S.Blind (variant of Sheila, from Cecilia)Siobhan#1931 in the U.S.God is gracious (Irish form of Joan/Jane)Rooney#1970 in the U.S.Descendant of Ruanaidh (champion, hero)Rhylee#2022 in the U.S.Respelling of Riley. As an English surname it means 'rye clearing/meadow' (Old English 'ryge' +Sheila#2024 in the U.S.Anglicization of Irish Síle, the Gaelic equivalent of Cecilia (from the Roman family name CaeciDevin#2026 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Damháin, generally interpreted as 'poet/bard' or 'fawn'. ADelany#2111 in the U.S.Anglicized Irish surname Ó Dubhshláine, from 'dubh' (dark/black) plus 'Sláine' (the River SlaneShae#2163 in the U.S.Variant of Shea, from Gaelic Seaghdha 'admirable, stately, hawk-like'.Alanah#2213 in the U.S.Variant of Alana, from Irish a leanbh 'O child, darling'; or feminine of Alan ('little rock/harMona#2224 in the U.S.noble, aristocratic ladyAoife#2230 in the U.S.radiant beauty, joyfulnessBridgette#2232 in the U.S.exalted one, strength, powerCallahan#2233 in the U.S.lover of churches, devoted to the churchAislynn#2341 in the U.S.dream, vision, a poetic formCaitlyn#2346 in the U.S.pure, unsulliedRegan#2357 in the U.S.little king, royally descendedMckayla#2416 in the U.S.who is like God?Oona#2474 in the U.S.lambFiadh#2509 in the U.S.wild, wild animal, deer (also 'respect')Orla#2517 in the U.S.golden princessBrigid#2662 in the U.S.The exalted oneEvanna#2892 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousUna#3005 in the U.S.From Latin una, meaning 'one' or 'unity'; also used as an Anglicization of the Irish name Úna, Quinley#3035 in the U.S.Modern coinage combining Irish 'Quinn' (from Ó Cuinn, descendant of Conn, meaning 'chief' or 'wCallan#3047 in the U.S.Anglicisation of the Irish and Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Cathaláin, from cathál meaning battlBrianny#3079 in the U.S.Strong, virtuous, honourable; a variant of Brianna, the feminine form of the Celtic name BrianAine#3112 in the U.S.Brightness, radiance, or joy; from Old Irish áine meaning radiance or brilliance, the name of aBrea#3120 in the U.S.Hill or high place; from Irish Gaelic bri or brí meaning hill, high place, or noble — a variantKyara#3135 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 (fKellan#919 in the U.S.Powerful; possibly from Irish Gaelic Caoilfhinn (caol: slender + fionn: fair/white) or related Darren#953 in the U.S.Great; or possibly from the Irish Gaelic Dara (oak) with the -en suffix; or an anglicization ofDevon#955 in the U.S.Defender; deep valley dwellers (the Dumnonii tribe); English county name Devon, from the CelticKaycen#974 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Kasen or Kacen, ultimately derived from the Irish surname Caisin or variaAden#997 in the U.S.Little fire; from Irish Gaelic Aodhan (little fire), a diminutive of Aodh (fire); or from ArabiKace#999 in the U.S.Bold; vigilant; a K-spelling variant of Case or Casey, from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (vigilant) oBrendan#1009 in the U.S.Prince; brave; from Irish Gaelic Breandán, from Brittonic brenhin (king, prince) or from Welsh Kellen#1030 in the U.S.Slender; possibly from Irish Gaelic caol (slender) or German Kellen (ladle, turner; also a GermKacey#1043 in the U.S.Vigilant, watchful; a K-spelling variant of Casey, from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (watchful, vigilKilian#1050 in the U.S.Little church; or bright-headed; from Irish Gaelic Cillian, from cill (church) with a diminutivBrennan#1054 in the U.S.Sorrow; teardrop; from Irish Gaelic Ó Braonáin (descendant of Braonán, from braon: teardrop, soLyam#1092 in the U.S.Resolute protector; a Y-spelling variant of Liam, the Irish short form of William, from GermaniCory#1093 in the U.S.Hollow; god's peace; from Irish Gaelic coire (hollow, cauldron) or Old Norse kori (hollow); alsKody#1099 in the U.S.Helper; Y-spelling variant of Cody, from Irish Gaelic coda (helper, assistant)Duncan#1102 in the U.S.Dark warrior; brown warrior; from Scottish Gaelic Donnchadh (donn: brown, dark + cath: battle, Brecken#1128 in the U.S.Speckled; freckled; possibly from Scottish/Irish Gaelic breac (speckled, freckled) with a -en sCullen#1129 in the U.S.Holly; descendant of Cuilinn; from Irish Gaelic Cuilinn (holly tree) with Ó (descendant of) preKeon#1155 in the U.S.Small ancient one; from Irish Gaelic Caoimhín (caoim: kind, gentle + fhinn: fair) — an AmericanKasey#1163 in the U.S.Vigilant, watchful; a Ka-spelling variant of Casey, from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (vigilant, watcTorin#1164 in the U.S.Chief; lord; from Irish Gaelic toran (chief) or torc (boar, strength) — possibly the same CeltiBryant#1175 in the U.S.High; noble; strong; a surname form of Brian, from Celtic Brigantia (high, noble, exalted)Bowie#1206 in the U.S.Blond; yellow-haired; from Scottish Gaelic buidhe (yellow, golden, blond) — the same root as thKeenan#1215 in the U.S.Ancient; little ancient one; from Irish Gaelic Cianán (little Cian: ancient, enduring)Braden#1246 in the U.S.Broad valley; salmonColeman#1279 in the U.S.Dove keeper; follower of Saint ColumbaMonroe#1282 in the U.S.Mouth of the Roe River; from the place nameRoan#1350 in the U.S.Little red-haired one; roan colorKenny#1354 in the U.S.Born of fire; handsome; diminutive of KennethCaysen#1367 in the U.S.Son of the watchful one; Casey variantFinnick#1378 in the U.S.Fair, white, pure; literary nameOren#1380 in the U.S.Pine tree; also light or paleBarry#1415 in the U.S.Fair-haired, white-headedDeshawn#1442 in the U.S.God is gracious; De- + Shawn compoundShea#1494 in the U.S.an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Séaghdha, from a byname meaning 'stately', 'admirableEamon#1497 in the U.S.Anglicized Irish form of Eamonn/Edmund, from Old English 'ead' ('wealth') and 'mund' ('protectoFinnian#1520 in the U.S.From Irish 'fionn' (white, fair, blessed), borne by early Irish saints.Cian#1525 in the U.S.From the Old Irish Cían, meaning 'ancient', 'enduring', or 'long-lasting'. In Irish mythology, Conway#1526 in the U.S.From the River Conwy; or Gaelic 'yellow hound'Reagan#1571 in the U.S.from the Irish surname Ó Riagáin, "descendant of Riagán," with Riagán thought to mean "little kShaun#1573 in the U.S.an anglicized phonetic spelling of the Irish Seán, a form of John, from Hebrew meaning 'God is Kelly#1579 in the U.S.From Irish Ceallach, possibly 'bright-headed' or 'strife'Niall#1582 in the U.S.An Old Irish name of debated origin, commonly interpreted as 'champion' or 'passionate'; borne Braydon#1597 in the U.S.Respelling of Braden, from the Irish surname O Bradain, from 'bradan' ('salmon'); popular as a Aydan#1607 in the U.S.Respelling of Aidan, from Irish 'Aodhan', diminutive of Aodh ('fire'), meaning 'little fiery onKeagan#1620 in the U.S.Variant of Keegan, from Irish Mac Aodhagáin, a patronymic from 'Aodh' (a Celtic fire god, meaniDeegan#1674 in the U.S.an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Duibhginn, meaning 'descendant of Dubhagán', a name fRiggins#1678 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Riggins/Regan, anglicized from O Riagain, 'descendant of Riagan'.Arlen#1680 in the U.S.Of uncertain origin, possibly from an Irish surnameRylee#1691 in the U.S.Respelling of Riley, from the Irish surname Ó Raghallaigh, of uncertain meaning; also linked toShay#1701 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Irish Séaghdha, meaning 'admirable, fine, hawk-like'.Kennedy#1738 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Cinnéide, meaning 'helmeted head' or 'misshapen head', from ceann 'head'.Kyrin#1739 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Kieran/Ciarán, 'little dark one', from Irish ciar 'dark'.Ciaran#1776 in the U.S.Irish (and Scottish Gaelic) name from 'ciar' ('black, dark') plus a diminutive suffix, meaning Kyron#1794 in the U.S.Variant of Kieran/Ciarán, 'little dark one', from Irish ciar 'dark'; occasionally linked to CyrGannon#1861 in the U.S.Irish surname from Mag Fhionnáin, 'son of the fair one', from fionn 'fair, white'.Fynn#1919 in the U.S.Spelling variant of Finn (Irish Fionn), meaning 'fair, white, bright'.Kyran#1972 in the U.S.Variant of Ciarán, 'little dark one', from Irish ciar 'dark, black'.Conan#2010 in the U.S.Little wolfBuckley#2025 in the U.S.From English place name/surname, Old English bucca 'buck' + leah 'clearing'; in Ireland angliciSloan#2087 in the U.S.From Irish O Sluaghadhain, from sluaghadh 'raid, expedition'; 'little raider, warrior'Angus#2149 in the U.S.One strengthHayze#2170 in the U.S.Respelling of Hayes; enclosure or hedged area (Old English haeg), or descendant of Aodh (Irish Rogan#2179 in the U.S.Descendant of the little red one; from Irish O Ruadhagain, from ruadh (red, red-haired).Keelan#2194 in the U.S.Little slender one; anglicized Irish Caolan, from caol (slender, narrow) plus diminutive -an.Khylan#2215 in the U.S.Respelling of Kylan; linked to Irish Caolan (slender, narrow) or a modern Kyle-based blend.Fitzgerald#2239 in the U.S.son of Gerald, spear-rulerOrin#2246 in the U.S.light, pine treeFinan#2265 in the U.S.fair one, whiteQuade#2296 in the U.S.descendant of Uaid, strongCassidy#2308 in the U.S.curly-haired, descendant of CaisideConley#2309 in the U.S.wise, brave chiefAidyn#2333 in the U.S.Little fire; fiery one; Y-spelling variant of Aidan, from Irish Gaelic Aodhan (diminutive of AoKadyn#2348 in the U.S.Fighter; son of Cadan; a Y-spelling variant of Kaden/Caden, from Irish Gaelic cadan (spirit of Nolen#2353 in the U.S.Champion; noble; from Irish Gaelic Nuallain (descendant of Nuall: famous, noble, champion)Adair#2363 in the U.S.Oak ford; from Scottish/Irish Gaelic Ath Dara (ford of the oak tree)Cael#2369 in the U.S.Slender; victorious people; from Irish Gaelic Cael (slender, narrow) or a variant of Caelum (LaKallan#2379 in the U.S.Powerful; brook; from Irish Gaelic Caoilfhinn (caol: slender + fionn: fair/white) or ScandinaviBraeden#2389 in the U.S.Salmon; descendant of Bradán; from Irish Gaelic Bradan (salmon) — a spelling variant of Braden/Braiden#2390 in the U.S.Salmon; from Irish Gaelic bradan (salmon) — a -aiden spelling variant of Braden/BraydenKonner#2425 in the U.S.Lover of hounds; strong-willed; K-spelling variant of Connor, from Irish Gaelic Conchobhar (conRoran#2430 in the U.S.Little red one; possibly from Irish Gaelic Roran (a diminutive form related to ruadh: red) or aFerris#2446 in the U.S.Rocky spur; iron; from Scottish Gaelic Fearghus (man + choice/strength) anglicized as Ferris, oRiyan#2459 in the U.S.Gates of paradise; from Arabic Rayyan (one of the gates of paradise in Islamic tradition, the gAedan#2548 in the U.S.'Little fire'; diminutive of Áed ('fire').Finnan#2565 in the U.S.fair, white (diminutive of Fionn)Nyle#2648 in the U.S.champion / cloud (variant of Niall)Finnigan#2796 in the U.S.White, blessedDempsey#2833 in the U.S.Origin uncertainNilan#2977 in the U.S.Champion or winner; an anglicization of the Irish Gaelic Niallán, a diminutive of Niall meaningBlayne#2993 in the U.S.Yellow or golden; a variant spelling of Blaine, from the Scottish Gaelic bla or blaan meaning yLeam#3015 in the U.S.Strong-willed warrior; protector (as variant of Liam)Kiernan#3119 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Ciarnaigh, meaning 'descendant of Ciarán,' from Gaelic cQuill#3136 in the U.S.From Middle English quil ('hollow stalk,' 'quill feather'), possibly also a short form of the I
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