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.
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Irish Girl Names
Nora#20 in the U.S.Honor; woman of honor; from Latin honora via Honoria▶Quinn#97 in the U.S.Chief; descendant of Conn▶Sloane#141 in the U.S.Raider, warrior — from Irish Gaelic Sluaghadhán, a diminutive of sluagh meaning host or raiding▶Brianna#222 in the U.S.Strong, virtuous, honourable — feminine form of Brian, from Old Celtic brig (high, noble, stron▶Rory#230 in the U.S.Red king; red-haired ruler▶Norah#262 in the U.S.Honor; from Irish Nóra, a short form of Honora (Latin honor) or Eleanor▶Alanna#280 in the U.S.Dear child; fair, bright; little rock▶Kira#385 in the U.S.Feminine form of Cyrus from Persian Kurush meaning sun or lord; also used as a feminine form of▶Lana#406 in the U.S.Multiple independent origins: in Hawaiian it means floating or light; in Slavic languages it is▶Monroe#467 in the U.S.From the Scottish and Irish surname Munro or Monroe, derived from Gaelic 'Bun Rath' (foot of th▶Fiona#470 in the U.S.From Scottish Gaelic 'fionn' meaning white or fair; coined or popularized as a given name by Sc▶Rylie#478 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Riley, from the Irish surname Ó Raghallaigh (descendant of Raghallach, mean▶Eileen#654 in the U.S.Irish and Scottish Gaelic anglicization of Eibhlín, itself from the Old Norse Aveline or from t▶Briana#661 in the U.S.Feminine form of Brian, from Celtic brig or brigh meaning high, noble, or strength; Brian was t▶Katelyn#931 in the U.S.Pure; American spelling variant of Caitlin, the Irish form of Catherine, from Greek Aikaterine▶Ashlyn#972 in the U.S.Modern blend of Ashley (from Old English aescleah meaning ash tree meadow) and the Irish name A▶Kassidy#978 in the U.S.Curly-haired; or descendant of Caiside; an American respelling of the Irish surname Cassidy▶Keily#979 in the U.S.Graceful; or slender; a spelling variant of Keeley or Kelly, from Irish Gaelic caol (slender) o▶Ashlynn#980 in the U.S.Double-n variant of Ashlyn, blending Old English Ashley (ash tree meadow) and Irish Aisling (dr▶Kiera#981 in the U.S.Dark or dark-haired; variant of Keira/Ciara, feminine of the Irish name Ciarán, from Irish Gael▶Kara#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 bir▶Kyleigh#1069 in the U.S.Slender or graceful; an alternate spelling of Kylie, which may derive from Irish Gaelic caol (s▶Dana#1077 in the U.S.God is my judge; from Hebrew Dan (judge) as a feminine form; also an English place-name from Ol▶Kacey#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 Aikaterine▶Rylan#1135 in the U.S.Island meadow; or rye land; a spelling variant of Ryland or Riley, from Irish Gaelic raghallach▶Brenda#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 da▶Shay#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 para▶Ryann#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 (cushion▶Kaylie#1239 in the U.S.Slender or graceful; a spelling variant of Kylie/Kaylee, from Irish Gaelic caol (slender) or Au▶Kylah#1256 in the U.S.Slender; graceful; from Irish/Scottish Gaelic caol (slender, narrow), or a variant of Kyle (a n▶Rowen#1287 in the U.S.Little red-haired one; from Irish Ruadhán▶Carson#1322 in the U.S.Son of Carr; marsh dweller, or son of the one from the rocky land▶Delainey#1346 in the U.S.From the elder tree grove; descendant of the challenger▶Delani#1368 in the U.S.From the elder tree grove; descendant of the challenger▶Kaycee#1383 in the U.S.Watchful, alert; from the Irish surname Casey▶Aislinn#1468 in the U.S.dream, vision▶Alannah#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 t▶Kasey#1597 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Casey, from the Irish surname Ó Cathasaigh, derived from 'cathasach' mean▶Caitlin#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, destiny▶Sheyla#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 Caeci▶Devin#2026 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Damháin, generally interpreted as 'poet/bard' or 'fawn'. A▶Delany#2111 in the U.S.Anglicized Irish surname Ó Dubhshláine, from 'dubh' (dark/black) plus 'Sláine' (the River Slane▶Shae#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/har▶Mona#2224 in the U.S.noble, aristocratic lady▶Aoife#2230 in the U.S.radiant beauty, joyfulness▶Bridgette#2232 in the U.S.exalted one, strength, power▶Callahan#2233 in the U.S.lover of churches, devoted to the church▶Aislynn#2341 in the U.S.dream, vision, a poetic form▶Caitlyn#2346 in the U.S.pure, unsullied▶Regan#2357 in the U.S.little king, royally descended▶Mckayla#2416 in the U.S.who is like God?▶Oona#2474 in the U.S.lamb▶Fiadh#2509 in the U.S.wild, wild animal, deer (also 'respect')▶Orla#2517 in the U.S.golden princess▶Brigid#2662 in the U.S.The exalted one▶Evanna#2892 in the U.S. Yahweh is gracious▶Una#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 'w▶Callan#3047 in the U.S.Anglicisation of the Irish and Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Cathaláin, from cathál meaning battl▶Brianny#3079 in the U.S.Strong, virtuous, honourable; a variant of Brianna, the feminine form of the Celtic name Brian▶Aine#3112 in the U.S.Brightness, radiance, or joy; from Old Irish áine meaning radiance or brilliance, the name of a▶Brea#3120 in the U.S.Hill or high place; from Irish Gaelic bri or brí meaning hill, high place, or noble — a variant▶Kyara#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 s▶Muriel#3198 in the U.S.From the Old Irish and Scottish Gaelic name Muirgeal or Muireall, composed of muir (sea) and ge▶Dillon#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 chaste▶Brenley#3274 in the U.S.Modern American blend of Bren- — from Irish names like Brenna and Brennan, linked to 'raven' or▶Cailyn#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 fo▶Mckinlee#3305 in the U.S.From the Scottish-Irish surname McKinley, 'son of Fionnlagh', a Gaelic name meaning 'fair-haire▶Irelynn#3343 in the U.S.Modern American blend evoking Ireland — the country name from Ériu, its patron goddess — finish▶Neve#3357 in the U.S.Bright, radiant; anglicized spelling of Irish Niamh, a goddess of Tír na nÓg▶Ciana#3395 in the U.S.Modern name most often read as a clipped Luciana — 'light' — or an Italian-styled coinage▶Finlee#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, 'lak▶Quinnley#3480 in the U.S.Modern American blend of Quinn — from Irish Ó Cuinn, 'descendant of Conn', a name linked to 'ch▶Eleen#3514 in the U.S.Variant of Eileen — itself an Irish form of Helen, from Greek for 'torch, light' — or a short E▶Desheila#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 strengt▶Kaitlynn#3528 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Kaitlyn, from Irish Caitlín — a form of Katherine, long associated with 'p▶Kayli#3530 in the U.S.Variant of Kaylee/Kayleigh — a blend of Kay ('pure') and -lee, or an Irish surname linked to 's▶Larkin#3535 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Lorcáin, 'descendant of Lorcán' — lorcán meaning 'fierce, rough, cruel' — with the▶Teegan#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 genre▶Bryana#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 poe▶Aubrianna#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 — use▶Allana#3691 in the U.S.Feminine of Alan — 'little rock' or 'harmony' — also echoing Irish a leanbh, 'child/darling'; d▶Alonna#3692 in the U.S.Variant of Alana — feminine of Alan, 'little rock' or 'harmony' — with an -onna styling▶Elva#3703 in the U.S.An anglicized Irish name (from Ailbhe, 'white, bright') and/or a feminine echoing 'elf'; vintag▶Rowynn#3731 in the U.S.Modern -ynn spelling of Rowan — Irish Ruadhán, 'little red one', and the rowan tree of Norse-Ce▶Morrigan#3788 in the U.S.From Irish Mór-Ríoghain, 'great queen' or 'phantom queen' — the shape-shifting goddess of war a▶Alanie#3810 in the U.S.Variant of Alani/Alana — feminine of Alan, 'little rock, harmony'; Hawaiian alani is the orange▶Codi#3823 in the U.S.-i spelling of Cody — from Irish Ó Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of the helpful one' — leaning fema▶Kynnedi#3844 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Kennedy — Irish Ó Cinnéide, 'helmeted/armored head, chief' — the president▶Tully#3941 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Taithligh, 'descendant of Taithleach' ('quiet, peaceable') — also Cicero's clan na▶Darci#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 girls▶Aislin#4031 in the U.S.From Irish aisling, 'dream, vision' — a poetic Gaelic word-name▶Keagan#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 root▶Kerrigan#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'; route▶Enya#4126 in the U.S.Anglicized spelling of Eithne — Irish, 'kernel, grain' (or linked to 'fire'); the singer's stag▶Kiarah#4147 in the U.S.-ah spelling of Kiara — Irish Ciara, 'dark', or Italian Chiara, 'bright, clear'; routes layered▶Maevry#4149 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Maeve (Irish, 'she who intoxicates/rules') to an -ry ending; constructio▶Rilee#4168 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Riley — Old English 'rye clearing', or Irish Ó Raghallaigh, 'valiant'; routes l▶Ryley#4171 in the U.S.-ey spelling of Riley — Old English 'rye clearing', or Irish Ó Raghallaigh, 'valiant'; routes l▶Blaine#4195 in the U.S.From Gaelic blian, 'thin, lean', or linked to St. Blane; a Scottish surname and saint's name▶Brianne#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 fi▶Carsen#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 la▶Karsen#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'; overwhel▶Meara#4249 in the U.S.From Irish O'Meara — possibly 'merry, full of mirth' or linked to 'the sea'; routes debated▶Kaycie#4321 in the U.S.-cie spelling of Kacie/Casey — from Irish O'Cathasaigh, 'vigilant, watchful'; also a K.C. initi▶Aryn#4378 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Erin/Aaron lines — Erin from Irish Eire, 'Ireland'; also a feminine Aaron echo; r▶Ayden#4380 in the U.S.A spelling of Aiden/Aidan — from Irish, 'little fire; fiery; born of fire'; mostly a boys' name▶Arin#4469 in the U.S.Spelling linked to Erin ('Ireland') and Aaron ('mountain of strength/exalted'); routes layered▶Rileigh#4531 in the U.S.-leigh spelling of Riley — from Old English 'rye clearing' or Irish O'Reilly, 'valiant, courage▶Aisling#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 for▶Alahna#4654 in the U.S.-h- spelling of Alana — Irish, feminine of Alan ('little rock' or 'harmony'); also Hawaiian 'of▶Alanny#4655 in the U.S.Modern Latina coinage joining Alan-/Alana ('harmony') to a -nny ending; construction informal▶Cailee#4667 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Kaylee/Kayleigh (a Kay- + -lee blend, sometimes linked to Irish caol, 's▶Cayleigh#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 girls▶Korie#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 plan▶Seanna#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; route▶Alaynah#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 Slav▶Arleen#4767 in the U.S.-ee- spelling of Arlene — possibly a feminine of Arlen ('pledge, oath'), or a variant of Marlen▶Brelynn#4777 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Bre- (echoing Bree/Bria) to the -lynn ending; no single fixed root▶Codie#4786 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Cody — from Irish O'Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of the helpful one'; here for gir▶Devany#4789 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Devaney/O'Duibheannaigh, 'descendant of the dark-haired one'; routes lay▶Eilyn#4791 in the U.S.Modern Latina coinage echoing Eileen/Aileen ('bright, shining', a form of Helen) and Ailyn; rou▶Keysi#4816 in the U.S.Latina phonetic spelling of Casey/Kacey — from Irish O'Cathasaigh, 'vigilant, watchful' (or 'br▶Mayve#4832 in the U.S.Spelling of Maeve — from Irish Medb, 'she who intoxicates; intoxicating one' (a legendary warri▶Nolan#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 en▶Shaelynn#4855 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Shae (from Shea, 'admirable/hawk-like') to the -lynn ending; no single f▶Cody#4903 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O'Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of the helpful one'; here for girls▶Erynn#4914 in the U.S.-ynn spelling of Erin — from Irish Eire, 'Ireland'; also linked to 'peace'; routes layered▶Maureen#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 fi▶Cailynn#5033 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Cai-/Kay- sound (echoing Cailin, Irish 'a girl', and Kayla) to the -ly▶Kaileen#5066 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Kai-/Kay- sound (echoing Cailin, Irish 'a girl', and Kayla) to the -le▶Kaitlin#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 the▶Kayci#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; here▶Anam#5150 in the U.S.From Arabic anam, 'a blessing, a gift; creatures, living beings'; also Irish anam, 'a soul'; he▶Kehly#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); route▶Keisy#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'; here▶Shylah#5259 in the U.S.-ah spelling of Shyla/Sheila — Irish Sheila (a form of Cecilia, 'blind'), and/or Sanskrit Shyla▶Breelyn#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 socia▶Eily#5326 in the U.S.Irish pet form of Eileen/Aileen (Eibhlin) — linked to 'light, sun, shining' (via Helen) or 'des▶Kelia#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 fo▶Rhyleigh#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, c▶Rosaleen#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'); routes▶Ailin#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 fighter▶Connor#5463 in the U.S.From Irish Conchobhar, 'lover of hounds/wolves' (con, 'hound', plus a 'desire/aid' element); pr▶Katlyn#5504 in the U.S.Kat-/-lyn spelling of Caitlin/Kaitlyn — the Irish form of Katherine, from Greek katharos, 'pure▶
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What are popular Irish girl names?
Popular Irish girl names include Nora, Fiona, Sloane, Quinn, Rory and Alanna. Each page has the meaning, popularity, and an audio pronunciation.
What is a pretty Irish girl name?
Fiona (meaning fair or white), Nora and Alanna are especially pretty Irish girl names — soft, lyrical, and easy to wear anywhere.