Irish Boy Names
962 irish boy names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
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Irish boy names are rugged and charming in equal measure — strong surnames, old clan names, and easy modern picks. The favorites lead: Liam, Declan, Connor and Rory.
For real Celtic character there’s Callan, Callahan, Desmond and Rowen, while Sean, Kane and Collin keep it classic and grounded.
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Kaylan#4483 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Kay- opening to the -lan ending (echoing Kalan/Caelan, 'slender'); no ▶Shae#4527 in the U.S.Spelling of Shea/Shay — from Irish O'Seaghdha, 'admirable, stately' or 'hawk-like'; here for bo▶Teague#4537 in the U.S.From Irish Tadhg — 'poet, philosopher, bard'▶Tory#4540 in the U.S.Short form of Victor/Salvatore/Torin — variously 'victory', 'savior', or 'chief'; also an Irish▶Aiyden#4556 in the U.S.Spelling of Aiden/Aidan — from Irish Aodhan, a diminutive of Aodh, 'fire' — 'little fire, fiery▶Deklyn#4582 in the U.S.Spelling of Declan — from Irish Deaglan, possibly 'full of goodness' or 'man of prayer'; an Iri▶Donnell#4586 in the U.S.From Irish Domhnall/Donal — 'world-ruler, mighty chief' (domun, 'world', plus val, 'rule')▶Fallon#4592 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O'Fallamhain, 'leader; superior, in charge'; here for boys▶Fionn#4594 in the U.S.From Irish fionn, 'fair, white, bright' — the legendary hero Fionn mac Cumhaill (Finn McCool)▶Keylan#4626 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Key- opening to the -lan ending (echoing Kaylan/Kellan, 'slender/power▶Kilyan#4628 in the U.S.Spelling of Killian/Kilian — from Irish Cillian, possibly 'church' (cill) or 'strife, war'; rou▶Olan#4652 in the U.S.From Irish Olan (an early saint) and/or the Norse Olin/Olaf, 'ancestor's descendant'; routes la▶Quin#4655 in the U.S.Single-n spelling of Quinn — from Irish O'Cuinn, 'descendant of Conn' (Conn meaning 'chief' or ▶Doyne#4658 in the U.S.Doyne is a rare American boy's name, most plausibly a variant of Doyle or Dwayne. Doyle comes f▶Creeden#4718 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Creedon (O'Croidheain, 'descendant of the little heart') and/or the word▶Daron#4722 in the U.S.From Armenian Daron (a historic region; 'a gift'); also a spelling of Darren ('great', or an Ir▶Eon#4735 in the U.S.From Greek aion, 'an age, an eternity; a lifetime'; also a spelling of Eoin (the Irish John, 'G▶Malone#4802 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O'Maoileoin, 'a devotee/servant of St John'▶Rhyan#4829 in the U.S.Rh-spelling of Ryan — from Irish O'Riain, 'descendant of Rian (little king)'▶Toren#4849 in the U.S.From Irish Torin, 'chief'; also Hebrew toren, 'a mast/tower', and a Thor-/thunder echo; routes ▶Torrey#4850 in the U.S.From a surname — from Old English/Norse, 'dweller by the rocky peak/tower', or an Irish 'watcht▶Aidin#4873 in the U.S.From Irish Aiden ('little fire') and/or Turkish/Persian Aydin ('moonlight, bright, enlightened'▶Jacorey#4937 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the Ja- prefix to Corey ('hollow/ravine' or 'maiden'); no single fixed r▶Kevion#4959 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Kev- (from Kevin, 'handsome, kind, gentle') to an -ion ending; no single▶Lohan#4968 in the U.S.From Chinese luohan/lohan, 'an arhat; an enlightened Buddhist sage'; also an Irish surname (O'L▶Oran#4982 in the U.S.From Irish Odhran/Oran, 'pale green; a little pale/sallow one'; also Hebrew Oran, 'light' (from▶Sloane#5010 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O'Sluaghadhain, 'a raider, a warrior; a man of the hosting/expedition'; ▶Torren#5022 in the U.S.From the Irish Torin, 'chief'; also echoes 'torrent' (Latin torrens, 'a rushing stream'); route▶Cayne#5078 in the U.S.-ay- spelling of Cain/Kane — variously from Irish 'a battle/warrior', or Welsh 'beautiful'; rou▶Declyn#5087 in the U.S.-yn spelling of Declan — from the Irish Deaglan, possibly 'full of goodness' or 'man of prayer'▶Eoghan#5097 in the U.S.From Irish Eoghan, 'born of the yew tree' (or 'young warrior') — the Irish form of Owen/Eugene▶Euan#5099 in the U.S.Scottish form of Ewan/Eoghan — possibly 'born of the yew tree', or 'young warrior'; the Gaelic ▶Kaceyon#5132 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Kacey ('vigilant', Irish Casey) to an -on ending; no single fixed root▶Kaidan#5133 in the U.S.-ai-/-an spelling of Kaden/Caden — a modern name (possibly from an Irish surname, 'son of Cadan▶Kairyn#5135 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Kai ('sea', Hawaiian) to a -ryn ending (echoing Kieran, 'little dark one▶Kaven#5144 in the U.S.From Kevin/Cavan — Irish, 'handsome, kind, gentle' (Kevin), or 'a hollow' (Cavan); routes layer▶Keiran#5145 in the U.S.-ei- spelling of Kieran — from Irish Ciaran, 'little dark one; black-haired' (from ciar, 'black▶Kullen#5152 in the U.S.K-spelling of Cullen — from Irish/Scottish, 'a handsome lad', 'a holly tree', or 'from Cologne'▶Lliam#5154 in the U.S.Double-l spelling of Liam — a short form of William, from Germanic, 'resolute/will + helmet/pro▶Maclin#5159 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Macklin/Maclin — 'son of Flann/Floinn', 'the red/ruddy one'; routes laye▶Rafferty#5182 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O'Raithbheartaigh, 'prosperity-wielder; abundance, prosperity'▶Aeden#5228 in the U.S.Ae-spelling of Aiden/Aodhan — from Irish Aodh, 'fire', plus a diminutive — 'little fire; fiery ▶Braedyn#5251 in the U.S.Brae-/-dyn spelling of Braden — from Old English, 'the broad valley', or Irish, 'descendant of ▶Brion#5253 in the U.S.-on spelling of Brian — from Celtic/Irish, 'high, noble; strong, exalted' (possibly from bri, '▶Carey#5258 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O'Ciardha, 'descendant of Ciardha (the dark one)'; also a Welsh place-na▶Cass#5259 in the U.S.Short form of Cassius ('hollow, vain', Latin; origin uncertain) or Cassidy ('curly-haired', Iri▶Decklan#5269 in the U.S.-ck- spelling of Declan — from the Irish Deaglan (St Declan), possibly 'full of goodness' or 'm▶Kanen#5319 in the U.S.From an Irish surname ('little wolf cub'), or a modern coinage echoing Canaan/Keanu; no single ▶Kiliam#5330 in the U.S.A modern Latina name echoing Kilian ('church; little warrior', Irish) and William ('resolute pr▶Kodie#5332 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Cody — from the Irish O'Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of the helpful one', or 'a cu▶Ryley#5387 in the U.S.-y- spelling of Riley — from Old English, 'the rye clearing', or Irish, 'valiant, courageous'; ▶Rylie#5388 in the U.S.-lie spelling of Riley — from Old English, 'the rye clearing', or Irish, 'valiant, courageous';▶Taige#5400 in the U.S.-aige spelling of Tadhg/Teague — from Irish Tadhg, 'a poet; a philosopher, a bard'▶Caroll#5454 in the U.S.Caroll is a respelling of Carroll or the male Carol. As Carroll it is an anglicized Irish surna▶Darron#5473 in the U.S.-rr- spelling of Darren — from an Irish surname (possibly Gaelic, 'great', or 'oak'); the origi▶Deagan#5477 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Deegan/Deagan — 'descendant of Deaghan', possibly linked to dubh, 'black▶Desmon#5480 in the U.S.-on spelling of Desmond — from Irish Deas-Mhumhain, 'South Munster' — 'a man of South Munster'▶Dez#5481 in the U.S.A pet form of Desmond ('from South Munster', Irish) or Desean/Desmond-style names; a bold short▶Dillion#5485 in the U.S.-ion spelling of Dillon/Dylan — from an Irish surname (possibly 'like a lion'), and/or Welsh Dy▶Kerney#5495 in the U.S.Kerney is a variant of Kearney, an Irish surname anglicized from O Cearnaigh, 'descendant of Ce▶Kayven#5539 in the U.S.A modern name with a Kay- opening and -ven ending (echoing Kevin, 'handsome/gentle birth', Iris▶Kean#5540 in the U.S.From the Irish Cian/Keane, 'ancient, enduring', or the English surname Keane, 'sharp, keen'; ro▶Kelan#5541 in the U.S.From the Irish Caolán, 'slender, slim' (caol, 'slender, narrow', plus a diminutive)▶Donnivin#5562 in the U.S.Donnivin is a modern respelling of Donovan, an anglicized form of the Irish surname O Donnabhai▶Nevan#5577 in the U.S.An Anglicized form of the Irish Naomhán, 'little saint; holy' (naomh, 'a saint, holy', plus a d▶Ryot#5598 in the U.S.A modern name echoing the word 'riot' (a wild commotion) and the Ry- names (Ryan, 'little king'▶Adian#5649 in the U.S.A spelling of Aidan/Aiden — from the Irish Aodhán, 'little fire; fiery' (Aodh, 'fire', plus a d▶Aiven#5652 in the U.S.A modern name with an Ai- opening and -ven ending — echoing Aidan ('little fire') and Evan ('Go▶Braycen#5677 in the U.S.A modern name with a Bray- opening and -cen ending (echoing Brayden, Bracken); no single fixed ▶Bryon#5681 in the U.S.A spelling blending Byron ('at the cattle sheds/cottages', Old English) and Brian ('noble, stro▶Cayce#5684 in the U.S.A -ay-/-ce spelling of Casey — from the Irish surname O'Cathasaigh, 'vigilant, watchful'; here ▶Cevyn#5685 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Kevin ('handsome; gentle', Irish) and 'seven'; no single fixed root; rout▶Chael#5686 in the U.S.A short form of Michael ('who is like God?', Hebrew); also echoes Gael ('a Gael, a Celt'); here▶Dace#5692 in the U.S.From the word dace (a small river fish); also a pet form of Dacey, 'from the south', or a moder▶Dallan#5693 in the U.S.From the Irish Dallán, 'blind; a little blind one' (dall, 'blind', plus a diminutive); borne by▶Bary#5695 in the U.S.Bary is a pared-down spelling of Barry, an anglicized Irish name from Bearach ('spear-like, poi▶Carrol#5708 in the U.S.Carrol is a variant of Carroll, from the Irish surname Cearbhall, 'fierce champion'. As a first▶Evin#5717 in the U.S.A spelling of Evan ('God is gracious', Welsh) or the Irish Eimhín ('swift; fair'); also Kurdish▶Kaelen#5756 in the U.S.A modern name echoing the Irish Caolán ('slender', from caol) and Caelan/Kellen ('mighty warrio▶Kaydan#5762 in the U.S.A -dan spelling of Caden/Kaden — variously from an Irish surname (Mac Cadáin), the Welsh Cadan ▶Kennon#5765 in the U.S.From the Irish surname (Mac Fhionnáin or Ó Canann) — variously 'little Conn/the wolf-cub; the l▶Kolin#5773 in the U.S.A K-spelling of Colin — variously from Irish cailín-linked 'a young pup/whelp' and a pet of Nic▶Laiden#5780 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Aiden ('little fire', Irish) with an L- opening; no single fixed root; ro▶Gorman#5787 in the U.S.Gorman is an Irish surname from the Gaelic O Gormain, a family name linked to gorm, 'blue' or f▶Ossian#5812 in the U.S.An anglicized form of the Irish Oisín — from os, 'a deer', plus a diminutive; 'a little deer, a▶Roark#5825 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Ó Ruairc (O'Rourke) — variously 'a champion; mighty, illustrious'; the r▶Ryne#5830 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Ryan ('a little king', Irish) and the Rhine river; no single fixed root; ▶Adyn#5882 in the U.S.A -yn spelling of Aiden/Aidan — from Irish Aodhán, 'little fire' (a diminutive of Aodh, the fir▶Broden#5926 in the U.S.A modern blend of Brody ('a ditch; a muddy place', Scottish) and Braden ('descendant of Bradan/▶Codi#5939 in the U.S.An -i spelling of Cody — from the Irish Ó Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of Cuidightheach (a helpful▶Cruise#5943 in the U.S.From the Irish/English surname Cruise/Cruse — variously 'fierce, bold' (Norman cruus) and 'a cr▶Duayne#5944 in the U.S.Duayne is a spelling variant of Dwayne or Duane, anglicized forms of the Irish Dubhan, a diminu▶Demond#5957 in the U.S.A short form of Desmond — from the Irish Deas-Mhumhain, 'a man from South Munster'; 'a gracious▶Eagan#5961 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Egan (Mac Aodhagáin) — a diminutive of Aodh, the fire-god; 'a little fir▶Ennis#5970 in the U.S.From the Irish place Ennis (Inis), 'an island; a river-meadow/water-meadow'; also linked to a f▶Jacori#5990 in the U.S.A modern name blending the Ja- prefix with Cory (variously 'from the hollow/round hill', Gaelic▶Jakori#5994 in the U.S.A modern name blending the Ja- prefix with Cory (variously 'from the hollow/round hill', Gaelic▶Kavan#6013 in the U.S.From the Irish Cavan/Caomhán, 'handsome, comely; a hollow' (a place-name); also Sanskrit kavan,▶Kevyn#6020 in the U.S.A -yn spelling of Kevin — from the Irish Caoimhín, 'handsome; comely; of gentle/noble birth' (c▶Kieren#6023 in the U.S.An -en spelling of Kieran — from the Irish Ciarán, 'a little dark one; black-haired' (ciar, 'da▶Kiyon#6027 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Keon ('God is gracious', an Irish/AA form of Ewan/John) and Kion ('a lead▶Malachy#6054 in the U.S.The Irish form of Malachi — from Hebrew Mal'akhi, 'my messenger; my angel'; also an anglicized ▶Noland#6076 in the U.S.A -d spelling of Nolan — from the Irish Ó Nualláin, 'descendant of Nuallán', meaning 'a champio▶Nolin#6077 in the U.S.An -in spelling of Nolan — from the Irish Ó Nualláin, 'descendant of Nuallán', 'a champion; nob▶Quaid#6086 in the U.S.From the Irish surname McQuaid (Mac Uaid) — 'son of Uaid', the Irish form of Walter, 'ruler of ▶Redmond#6091 in the U.S.The Irish form of Raymond — from Germanic ragin, 'counsel, advice', plus mund, 'protection' — '▶Teagen#6126 in the U.S.An -en spelling of Teagan — from the Irish, variously 'fair, attractive' and 'a little poet/bar▶Tyran#6133 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Tyrone ('from the land of Eoghan/yew trees', Irish) with a Ty- opening an▶Weylin#6144 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Waylon and the Irish Faolan, 'a little wolf'; also linked to a Welsh 'son▶Arlyn#6191 in the U.S.A -lyn spelling echoing Arlen ('a pledge, an oath', Irish) and Harlan ('a rocky/hare land', Old▶Bohannon#6201 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O Buadhachain — 'a descendant of Buadhachan' (from buadhach, 'victorious▶Calahan#6208 in the U.S.A spelling of Callahan — from the Irish O Ceallachain, 'a descendant of Ceallachan' (variously ▶Colm#6216 in the U.S.From the Irish Colm — from Latin columba, 'a dove' (a symbol of peace and the Holy Spirit)▶Eamonn#6235 in the U.S.The Irish form of Edmund — from Old English ead, 'wealth, riches, fortune', plus mund, 'protect▶Faolan#6250 in the U.S.From the Irish Faolan — 'a little wolf' (faol, 'a wolf', plus a diminutive ending)▶Dolan#6288 in the U.S.Dolan is an Irish surname used as a first name, an anglicization of Ó Dobhailen. The root is us▶Donavin#6289 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Donovan, from the Irish O Donnabhain, 'descendant of Donndubhan' — 'dark; ▶Kacee#6295 in the U.S.A spelling of Casey — from the Irish O Cathasaigh, 'vigilant, watchful' (and 'brave in battle')▶Kennan#6307 in the U.S.A spelling echoing Keenan/Cianan — from the Irish, variously 'a little ancient one' (cian, 'anc▶Kervin#6309 in the U.S.A spelling echoing Kerwin ('a little dark one; a friend', Irish) and Kelvin ('a narrow river');▶Keven#6310 in the U.S.A spelling of Kevin — from the Irish Caoimhin, 'handsome; gentle, kind; beloved' (caomh, 'gentl▶Leeam#6322 in the U.S.A spelling of Liam — a short form of William, from Germanic, 'a resolute protector; a strong-wi▶Macoy#6328 in the U.S.A spelling of McCoy — from the Irish Mac Aodha, 'a son of Aodh' (Aodh, a fire god, so 'a son of▶Mcaiden#6337 in the U.S.A modern name joining the Mc- prefix ('son of') with Aiden ('a little fire', Irish); no single ▶Bradan#6368 in the U.S.Bradan is a spelling of Braden/Brayden, from the Irish surname Ó Bradáin, 'descendant of Bradán▶Burney#6377 in the U.S.Burney is a surname taken up as a first name; it is generally traced either to Bernard (Germani▶Rowin#6385 in the U.S.A spelling of Rowan — variously 'little red one' (Irish ruadhan) and 'the rowan tree' (the red-▶Ryleigh#6387 in the U.S.A -leigh spelling of Riley — variously 'the rye clearing' (Old English ryge, 'rye', plus leah, ▶Teigan#6407 in the U.S.A spelling of Teagan — from the Irish, variously 'fair, attractive' and 'a little poet/bard' (l▶Aemon#6445 in the U.S.A spelling of Eamon — the Irish Edmund, 'a rich protector; a wealthy guardian' (Old English ead▶Lowery#6448 in the U.S.Lowery is a surname, a variant of Lowry, usually traced to Laurence, from the Latin place-name ▶Breyon#6495 in the U.S.A spelling of Brian/Bryon — from Irish, variously 'noble; high; strong; virtuous'; routes layer▶Cane#6502 in the U.S.A spelling variously of Kane (Irish, 'a warrior; a battle' or 'little fierce one') and Cain (He▶Darragh#6515 in the U.S.From Irish dair/darach, 'an oak; an oak tree' (a symbol of strength); also linked to a sense 'f▶Devine#6525 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O Daimhin ('a descendant of Damhan; an ox; a poet'), and also read as th▶Devlin#6526 in the U.S.From the Irish O Dobhailen — variously 'fierce; brave; valiant' and 'unlucky'; routes layered▶Finnlee#6556 in the U.S.A spelling of Finley — from the Gaelic Fionnlagh, 'a fair-haired hero; a fair warrior' (fionn, ▶Kaci#6615 in the U.S.A spelling of Casey — from the Irish O Cathasaigh, 'a descendant of Cathasach (the vigilant/wat▶Keane#6632 in the U.S.From the Irish O Cathain ('a descendant of Cathan; battle; fierce; ancient') and also read as t▶Keir#6633 in the U.S.From the Gaelic ciar, 'dark; dark-haired; dusky; black' (a Scottish surname and a kin of the Ir▶Kesean#6638 in the U.S.A modern blend joining a Ke- prefix with Sean (the Irish form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'G▶Oneal#6701 in the U.S.A spelling of O'Neal/O'Neill — from the Irish O Neill, 'a descendant of Niall' (Niall, variousl▶Connelly#6705 in the U.S.An Irish surname, a form of Connolly (O Conghaile) — from a personal name tied to 'valorous, br▶Riddick#6723 in the U.S.From an English/Irish surname, variously 'a dweller by the smooth or cleared field' and 'reedy ▶Ruairi#6730 in the U.S.From Irish Ruaidhri — variously 'a red king' (ruadh, 'red', plus ri, 'king') and 'a famous rule▶Ryen#6732 in the U.S.A spelling of Ryan — from the Irish O Riain, 'a descendant of Rian' (a name linked to ri, 'a ki▶Lavin#6739 in the U.S.An Irish surname (from Ó Laimhín) carried into given-name use, and separately a modern coinage ▶Shaye#6748 in the U.S.A spelling of Shay/Shea — from the Irish O Seaghdha, variously 'admirable; stately; hawk-like';▶Tashawn#6767 in the U.S.A modern blend joining a Ta- prefix with Shawn (the anglicized Irish Sean, from John, 'God is g▶Treshaun#6773 in the U.S.A modern blend joining a Tre- prefix with Shaun (the anglicized Irish Sean, from John, 'God is ▶Bowe#6871 in the U.S.A spelling of Bowie/Bow — variously 'yellow-haired' (Scottish Gaelic buidhe) and 'a dweller by ▶Caelen#6875 in the U.S.A spelling of Caelan/Cailean — variously 'slender' and 'a whelp/powerful warrior' (Scottish Gae▶Carlin#6885 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O Caireallain — variously 'little champion' and a diminutive of Carl ('f▶Daymond#6901 in the U.S.A modern blend/elaboration of Damon ('to tame') and Desmond ('from South Munster'); a Day- + -m▶Kerwin#7031 in the U.S.Variously from the Irish O Ciarmacain ('little dark one; dark-haired') and from Welsh ('a dear/▶Kylyn#7052 in the U.S.A spelling of Kylan/Kellan — from Irish, variously 'slender' and 'a mighty/powerful warrior'; u▶Lavelle#7059 in the U.S.From an Irish/French surname — variously linked to 'the watch/lookout' and the Irish O Maolfhab▶Lucan#7066 in the U.S.Variously from Latin Lucanus ('from Lucania; light', linked to Lucas) and from an Irish place-n▶Macklen#7071 in the U.S.A modern coined name, echoing the Irish surname Macklin ('son of Flann', red/ruddy) and Macklem▶Marshaun#7075 in the U.S.A modern blend joining a Mar- prefix with Shaun (the anglicized Irish Sean, from John, 'God is ▶Marshon#7076 in the U.S.A modern blend joining a Mar- prefix with Shon/Shawn (from John, 'God is gracious'); routes lay▶Donevin#7128 in the U.S.Donevin reads as a modern name in the Donovan and Devin family, most likely a blend or respelli▶Curlee#7170 in the U.S.Curlee reads as a spelling of Curly, an affectionate descriptive nickname, or of the Irish surn▶Shon#7171 in the U.S.A spelling of Sean/Shawn — the anglicized Irish Sean, from John, 'God is gracious'▶Tirone#7187 in the U.S.A spelling of Tyrone — from the Irish county Tyrone (Tir Eoghain, 'the land of Eoghan/Owen'); w▶Finneus#7253 in the U.S.Finneus is a modern respelling of Phineas, a biblical name usually traced to the Hebrew or Egyp▶Doy#7268 in the U.S.Doy is a genuinely obscure single-syllable name from the American South. The most plausible rea▶Aadyn#7287 in the U.S.Aadyn is a contemporary respelling of Aiden, which comes from the Irish Aodhan, a diminutive of▶Brendyn#7300 in the U.S.A spelling of Brendan — from Irish, via the Welsh breenhin, 'a prince; a king'; also read 'a li▶Deklin#7331 in the U.S.A spelling of Declan — from the Irish saint's name Deaglan, of uncertain meaning, variously rea▶Calhan#7341 in the U.S.A modern name and surname echoing the Irish Callahan and Calhoun (from O Ceallachain / Colquhou▶Donovin#7341 in the U.S.A spelling of Donovan — from the Irish surname O Donndubhain, 'dark/brown-haired chief' (donn, ▶Doyle#7345 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O Dubhghaill, 'dark stranger; dark foreigner' (dubh, 'dark/black', + gal▶Eion#7356 in the U.S.A spelling of Eoin/Ian — the Irish/Scottish form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is graciou▶Fintan#7378 in the U.S.From Irish, variously 'white fire' and 'white bull' (fionn, 'white; fair', + a fire or bull ele▶Fitzpatrick#7379 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Fitzpatrick, 'son of Patrick' (Norman-French fitz, 'son of', + Patrick, ▶Keilen#7479 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a spelling of Kellen ('powerful; bright-headed', Irish/Gaelic) and a c▶Keiver#7480 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a spelling of the Irish surname Keever (from Mac Iomhair, 'son of Ivor▶Kelian#7481 in the U.S.A French/Breton spelling of Kilian — from Irish ceall, 'church; a monk's cell', or cellach, 'st▶Keyren#7489 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a spelling of Kieran ('little dark one', Irish) and a coinage; routes ▶Lennin#7509 in the U.S.Variously a spelling of Lennon (from Irish O Leannain, 'a lover; a little cloak/cape') and a us▶Lorcan#7513 in the U.S.From Irish Lorcan, 'a little fierce one' (from lorc, 'fierce; cruel', + a diminutive)▶Shjon#7542 in the U.S.Shjon is an inventive respelling of Shawn or Sean, joining a Sh- opening to -jon. Sean is the I▶Nial#7571 in the U.S.A spelling of Niall — an Irish name of uncertain meaning, variously read 'champion', 'cloud', a▶Nyel#7578 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a spelling of Niall ('champion', Irish) and Nigel ('champion; dark one▶Oryn#7581 in the U.S.A spelling of Orin/Oren — variously from Irish odhran, 'pale; sallow; a little dun one', and He▶Padraig#7585 in the U.S.The Irish form of Patrick — from Latin patricius, 'a nobleman; a patrician; of noble birth'▶Raegan#7594 in the U.S.A spelling of Reagan — from the Irish surname O Riagain, 'descendant of Riagan; little ruler/ki▶Aidenjames#7602 in the U.S.Aidenjames is two given names joined into one, Aiden plus James, as sometimes happens when a fi▶Rhonan#7606 in the U.S.A spelling of Ronan — from Irish Ronan, 'a little seal' (ron, 'seal', + a diminutive)▶Connar#7618 in the U.S.Connar is an -ar respelling of Connor, from the Irish Conchobhar, usually read 'lover of hounds▶Ryon#7621 in the U.S.A spelling of Ryan — from the Irish surname O Riain, 'a little king; descendant of Rian'▶Riordan#7636 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O Riordain (Ó Ríordáin), based on Rioghbhardan — ri, 'king,' plus bard, ▶Aydyn#7791 in the U.S.Aydyn is a stylized respelling of Aiden, itself an anglicized form of the Irish Aodhán, a dimin▶Braydin#7813 in the U.S.A spelling of Braden/Brayden — from the Irish surname O Bradain, 'descendant of Bradan; a salmo▶Breckin#7814 in the U.S.A spelling of Brecken/Breccan — from Irish, 'freckled; speckled; spotted' (a diminutive of brea▶Breckon#7815 in the U.S.A spelling of Brecken/Breccan — from Irish, 'freckled; speckled; spotted' (a diminutive of brea▶Breckyn#7816 in the U.S.A spelling of Brecken/Breccan — from Irish, 'freckled; speckled; spotted' (a diminutive of brea▶Caylen#7834 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a spelling of Kaylen/Kellen ('powerful; bright-headed', Irish/Gaelic) ▶Colman#7843 in the U.S.From the Irish Colman — a diminutive of Latin columba, 'a dove' (a symbol of peace; many Irish ▶
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