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Irish Girl Names

1160 irish girl names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.

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Irish girl names have a lilting, poetic quality all their own — soft on the ear but full of character. The modern favorites lead: Nora, Fiona, Sloane and Quinn.

For heritage and charm, Alanna, Eileen and Briana carry real Irish roots, while Rory, Lana and Monroe feel effortlessly cool.

Every name below opens to its full page — its sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, and a clear audio pronunciation so you can hear it before you choose.

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'Niamh#3148 in the U.S.From Old Irish 'níamh', meaning 'bright', 'lustrous', or 'radiant'.Arlayne#3162 in the U.S.Arlayne is an ornamented spelling of Arlene, whose origin is genuinely uncertain. It may be a sMuriel#3198 in the U.S.From the Old Irish and Scottish Gaelic name Muirgeal or Muireall, composed of muir (sea) and geDillon#3228 in the U.S.Irish surname from the Norman given name Dillon, possibly from de Leon, 'of the lion'Kayley#3238 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Ó Caollaidhe, from caol, 'slender'Enis#3250 in the U.S.Enis's exact source is unclear; it may trim Agnes, the Greek hagnos name meaning pure or chasteBrenley#3274 in the U.S.Modern American blend of Bren- — from Irish names like Brenna and Brennan, linked to 'raven' orCailyn#3278 in the U.S.Modern blend of Kay — from Katherine, 'pure' — and -lyn, from Welsh llyn, 'lake'Fallyn#3288 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Fallon, from the Irish surname Ó Fallamhain, usually traced to a word foMckinlee#3305 in the U.S.From the Scottish-Irish surname McKinley, 'son of Fionnlagh', a Gaelic name meaning 'fair-haireIrelynn#3343 in the U.S.Modern American blend evoking Ireland — the country name from Ériu, its patron goddess — finishNeve#3357 in the U.S.Bright, radiant; anglicized spelling of Irish Niamh, a goddess of Tír na nÓgCiana#3395 in the U.S.Modern name most often read as a clipped Luciana — 'light' — or an Italian-styled coinageFinlee#3404 in the U.S.Girls' spelling of Finley, from Gaelic Fionnlagh — fionn, 'fair, white', plus laoch, 'warrior, Irelyn#3457 in the U.S.Modern American blend evoking Ireland — named for the goddess Ériu — with the -lyn ending, 'lakQuinnley#3480 in the U.S.Modern American blend of Quinn — from Irish Ó Cuinn, 'descendant of Conn', a name linked to 'chEleen#3514 in the U.S.Variant of Eileen — itself an Irish form of Helen, from Greek for 'torch, light' — or a short EDesheila#3517 in the U.S.Desheila is a coined name joining the De- prefix to Sheila, the Irish Sile, an anglicized form Hennessy#3524 in the U.S.From Irish Ó hAonghusa, 'descendant of Aonghus' — a name linked to the god Aengus, 'one strengtKaitlynn#3528 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Kaitlyn, from Irish Caitlín — a form of Katherine, long associated with 'pKayli#3530 in the U.S.Variant of Kaylee/Kayleigh — a blend of Kay ('pure') and -lee, or an Irish surname linked to 'sLarkin#3535 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Lorcáin, 'descendant of Lorcán' — lorcán meaning 'fierce, rough, cruel' — with theTeegan#3557 in the U.S.Double-e spelling of Teagan, from Irish Tadhgán — diminutive of Tadhg, 'poet, philosopher'Aislyn#3567 in the U.S.Variant of Aislinn, from Irish aisling, 'dream, vision' — the name of a Gaelic poetic genreBryana#3577 in the U.S.Variant of Briana, the feminine of Brian — an Irish name traditionally read 'noble' or 'high'Maeven#3608 in the U.S.Modern blend of Maeve — Irish 'intoxicating, she who rules' — with the sound of maven, 'expert'Roisin#3624 in the U.S.Little rose; from Irish ros, 'rose', plus a diminutive — Róisín Dubh, 'little dark rose', a poeAubrianna#3640 in the U.S.Blend of Aubrey ('elf ruler', from Germanic Alberich) and Brianna ('noble', feminine of Brian)Brady#3646 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Brádaigh, 'descendant of Brádach' — a name possibly meaning 'spirited' or 'broad' Conley#3649 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Conghaile, 'descendant of Conghal' — con, 'hound/wolf', plus a valor element — useAllana#3691 in the U.S.Feminine of Alan — 'little rock' or 'harmony' — also echoing Irish a leanbh, 'child/darling'; dAlonna#3692 in the U.S.Variant of Alana — feminine of Alan, 'little rock' or 'harmony' — with an -onna stylingElva#3703 in the U.S.An anglicized Irish name (from Ailbhe, 'white, bright') and/or a feminine echoing 'elf'; vintagRowynn#3731 in the U.S.Modern -ynn spelling of Rowan — Irish Ruadhán, 'little red one', and the rowan tree of Norse-CeMorrigan#3788 in the U.S.From Irish Mór-Ríoghain, 'great queen' or 'phantom queen' — the shape-shifting goddess of war aAlanie#3810 in the U.S.Variant of Alani/Alana — feminine of Alan, 'little rock, harmony'; Hawaiian alani is the orangeCodi#3823 in the U.S.-i spelling of Cody — from Irish Ó Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of the helpful one' — leaning femaKynnedi#3844 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Kennedy — Irish Ó Cinnéide, 'helmeted/armored head, chief' — the presidentTully#3941 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Taithligh, 'descendant of Taithleach' ('quiet, peaceable') — also Cicero's clan naDarci#3974 in the U.S.-i spelling of Darcy — Norman d'Arcy, 'from Arcy', or Irish Ó Dorchaidhe, 'dark one'Finleigh#3982 in the U.S.-leigh styling of Finley — Gaelic Fionnlagh, 'fair-haired hero/warrior' — for girlsAislin#4031 in the U.S.From Irish aisling, 'dream, vision' — a poetic Gaelic word-nameKeagan#4067 in the U.S.-ea- spelling of Keegan — Irish Mac Aodhagáin, from Aodh, 'fire' — 'little fiery one'Keari#4068 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the Ke-/-ari sound family (echoing Keri, Kerry, Amari); no single fixed rootKerrigan#4069 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Ciaragáin — from ciar, 'dark, black' — 'descendant of the little dark one'Kylan#4070 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the Ky-/-lan family, echoing Irish caol, 'slender, narrow' (Kyle); no single Makinley#4081 in the U.S.Spelling of McKinley — Gaelic Mac Fhionnlaigh, 'son of Finlay (the fair hero)'Neila#4085 in the U.S.Feminine of Niall ('champion, cloud'), or linked to Sanskrit nila, 'dark blue, sapphire'; routeEnya#4126 in the U.S.Anglicized spelling of Eithne — Irish, 'kernel, grain' (or linked to 'fire'); the singer's stagKiarah#4147 in the U.S.-ah spelling of Kiara — Irish Ciara, 'dark', or Italian Chiara, 'bright, clear'; routes layeredMaevry#4149 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Maeve (Irish, 'she who intoxicates/rules') to an -ry ending; constructioRilee#4168 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Riley — Old English 'rye clearing', or Irish Ó Raghallaigh, 'valiant'; routes lRyley#4171 in the U.S.-ey spelling of Riley — Old English 'rye clearing', or Irish Ó Raghallaigh, 'valiant'; routes lBlaine#4195 in the U.S.From Gaelic blian, 'thin, lean', or linked to St. Blane; a Scottish surname and saint's nameBrianne#4197 in the U.S.Feminine of Brian — Celtic/Irish, likely 'high, noble' or 'strong, virtuous'Callyn#4198 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Cal- opening (Callan/caol, 'slender') to the -lyn ending; no single fiCarsen#4199 in the U.S.-en spelling of Carson — a Scottish/Irish surname, possibly 'son of the marsh-dweller' or from Ena#4213 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Irish Eithne ('kernel; fire') or a short form of Helena ('light'); routes laKarsen#4235 in the U.S.K-spelling of Carson — a Scottish/Irish surname, possibly 'son of the marsh-dweller' or from a Liam#4239 in the U.S.An Irish short form of William — from Germanic, 'a resolute protector; will + helmet'; overwhelMeara#4249 in the U.S.From Irish O'Meara — possibly 'merry, full of mirth' or linked to 'the sea'; routes debatedKaycie#4321 in the U.S.-cie spelling of Kacie/Casey — from Irish O'Cathasaigh, 'vigilant, watchful'; also a K.C. initiAryn#4378 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Erin/Aaron lines — Erin from Irish Eire, 'Ireland'; also a feminine Aaron echo; rAyden#4380 in the U.S.A spelling of Aiden/Aidan — from Irish, 'little fire; fiery; born of fire'; mostly a boys' nameArin#4469 in the U.S.Spelling linked to Erin ('Ireland') and Aaron ('mountain of strength/exalted'); routes layeredRileigh#4531 in the U.S.-leigh spelling of Riley — from Old English 'rye clearing' or Irish O'Reilly, 'valiant, courageAisling#4547 in the U.S.From Irish aisling, 'a dream, a vision' (a poetic genre where Ireland appears as a woman)Kennadi#4597 in the U.S.-i spelling of Kennedy — from Irish O'Cinneidigh, 'helmeted head' or 'misshapen head'; here forAlahna#4654 in the U.S.-h- spelling of Alana — Irish, feminine of Alan ('little rock' or 'harmony'); also Hawaiian 'ofAlanny#4655 in the U.S.Modern Latina coinage joining Alan-/Alana ('harmony') to a -nny ending; construction informalCailee#4667 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Kaylee/Kayleigh (a Kay- + -lee blend, sometimes linked to Irish caol, 'sCayleigh#4671 in the U.S.Spelling of Kayleigh — linked to the Gaelic ceilidh, 'a festive gathering/dance', or 'slender';Dempsey#4675 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O'Diomasaigh, 'proud, haughty'; here for girlsKorie#4704 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Cori/Corey — from Greek kore, 'maiden', or an Irish/Old Norse surname ('hollow,Odeal#4705 in the U.S.Odeal reads as a spelling of Odell, an English place and surname meaning woad hill, from a planSeanna#4746 in the U.S.Feminine of Sean — the Irish John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Aeryn#4758 in the U.S.Spelling of Erin — from Irish Eire, 'Ireland'; also linked to 'peace'; here styled Aeryn; routeAlaynah#4760 in the U.S.-h spelling of Alayna/Alana — the feminine of Alan ('little rock' or 'harmony'); also a Gaelic Allena#4761 in the U.S.Double-l spelling of Alena/Alana — the feminine of Alan ('little rock' or 'harmony'), or a SlavArleen#4767 in the U.S.-ee- spelling of Arlene — possibly a feminine of Arlen ('pledge, oath'), or a variant of MarlenBrelynn#4777 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Bre- (echoing Bree/Bria) to the -lynn ending; no single fixed rootCodie#4786 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Cody — from Irish O'Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of the helpful one'; here for girDevany#4789 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Devaney/O'Duibheannaigh, 'descendant of the dark-haired one'; routes layEilyn#4791 in the U.S.Modern Latina coinage echoing Eileen/Aileen ('bright, shining', a form of Helen) and Ailyn; rouKeysi#4816 in the U.S.Latina phonetic spelling of Casey/Kacey — from Irish O'Cathasaigh, 'vigilant, watchful' (or 'brMayve#4832 in the U.S.Spelling of Maeve — from Irish Medb, 'she who intoxicates; intoxicating one' (a legendary warriNolan#4843 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O Nuallain — 'a champion; descendant of the noble/famous one'; mostly a Ryanne#4852 in the U.S.Feminine form of Ryan — from Irish O'Riain, 'descendant of Rian (little king)'; with a -anne enShaelynn#4855 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Shae (from Shea, 'admirable/hawk-like') to the -lynn ending; no single fCody#4903 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O'Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of the helpful one'; here for girlsErynn#4914 in the U.S.-ynn spelling of Erin — from Irish Eire, 'Ireland'; also linked to 'peace'; routes layeredMaureen#4969 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Mairin — an Irish diminutive of Mary ('beloved; star of the sea') — 'little Caelynn#5032 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Cae-/Kay- sound (echoing Cael/Kayla) to the -lynn ending; no single fiCailynn#5033 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Cai-/Kay- sound (echoing Cailin, Irish 'a girl', and Kayla) to the -lyKaileen#5066 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Kai-/Kay- sound (echoing Cailin, Irish 'a girl', and Kayla) to the -leKaitlin#5067 in the U.S.Spelling of Caitlin — the Irish form of Katherine, linked to Greek katharos, 'pure'Norrine#5067 in the U.S.Norrine varies the spelling of Noreen, the Irish diminutive of Nora, which itself traces to theKayci#5070 in the U.S.-ci spelling of Casey/Kacey — from the Irish surname O'Cathasaigh, 'vigilant, watchful'Aiden#5137 in the U.S.From Irish Aodhan/Aedan, 'little fire' (from Aodh, a sun-god); predominantly a boys' name; hereAnam#5150 in the U.S.From Arabic anam, 'a blessing, a gift; creatures, living beings'; also Irish anam, 'a soul'; heKehly#5177 in the U.S.Kehly is a modern respelling of Kelly, the Irish surname anglicized from O Ceallaigh. The root Erina#5179 in the U.S.Elaboration of Erin — from Irish Eire, 'Ireland'; also a Japanese name (kanji-dependent); routeKeisy#5204 in the U.S.Latina spelling of Casey/Keisy — from the Irish surname O'Cathasaigh, 'vigilant, watchful'Mccall#5232 in the U.S.From the Scottish/Irish surname McCall — 'son of Cathal', 'battle-ruler/mighty in battle'; hereShylah#5259 in the U.S.-ah spelling of Shyla/Sheila — Irish Sheila (a form of Cecilia, 'blind'), and/or Sanskrit ShylaBreelyn#5310 in the U.S.Modern blend of Bree ('hill; strength/noble', Irish) with the -lyn ending (echoing Lynn, 'lake'Cailey#5311 in the U.S.-ai- spelling of Kayley/Cailey — from Irish Caoladh, 'slender', or the Gaelic ceilidh, 'a sociaEily#5326 in the U.S.Irish pet form of Eileen/Aileen (Eibhlin) — linked to 'light, sun, shining' (via Helen) or 'desKelia#5354 in the U.S.From the Irish Ceallaigh/Kelly ('bright-headed; strife/war'), or Hebrew Kelaiah; also a modern Kennady#5355 in the U.S.-ady spelling of Kennedy — from Irish O'Cinneide, 'helmeted head' or 'ugly/rough head'; here foRhyleigh#5392 in the U.S.Rhy-/-leigh spelling of Riley/Rylee — from Old English, 'the rye clearing', or Irish, 'valiant,Rhylie#5393 in the U.S.Rhy-/-lie spelling of Riley/Rylie — from Old English, 'the rye clearing', or Irish, 'valiant, cRosaleen#5397 in the U.S.From Rosaleen — an anglicized form of the Irish Roisin, 'little rose' (Latin rosa, 'a rose')Ailey#5427 in the U.S.From the Irish Aily (a form of Eileen/Helen, 'light'); also echoes Bailey ('a steward'); routesAilin#5428 in the U.S.From Mapuche Ailin/Ayelen, 'a clear, transparent thing; clarity'; also a Latina form of Aileen Cayden#5459 in the U.S.-ay- spelling of Caden — a modern name, possibly from an Irish surname, 'son of Cadan/a fighterConnor#5463 in the U.S.From Irish Conchobhar, 'lover of hounds/wolves' (con, 'hound', plus a 'desire/aid' element); prKatlyn#5504 in the U.S.Kat-/-lyn spelling of Caitlin/Kaitlyn — the Irish form of Katherine, from Greek katharos, 'pure

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