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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Kaelee#9192 in the U.S.A spelling of Kaylee — variously from the Irish Caoilfhionn, 'slender and fair', and a modern K▶Kallen#9196 in the U.S.A spelling of Kellen/Callan — variously 'powerful in battle' and 'a rock/battle' (Irish); used ▶Kassi#9205 in the U.S.A spelling of Cassie — a short form of Cassandra ('one who shines/entangles men', Greek) and Ca▶Kenadie#9219 in the U.S.A spelling of Kennedy — from the Irish O Cinneide, 'descendant of Cinneidigh' (variously 'helme▶Kieran#9227 in the U.S.From the Irish Ciaran, a diminutive of ciar, 'dark/black', hence 'the little dark one; dark-hai▶Korey#9235 in the U.S.A spelling of Corey — variously 'a hollow/a ravine' (Irish) and a short form of Cornelius ('a h▶Pegeen#9235 in the U.S.Pegeen is the Anglo-Irish pet form of Peg, itself short for Margaret, from the Greek margarites▶Kory#9236 in the U.S.A spelling of Corey/Cory — variously 'a hollow/a ravine' (Irish) and a short form of Cornelius ▶Kynlie#9244 in the U.S.A spelling of Kinley — from the Gaelic, variously 'a fair-haired hero' and 'a descendant of Fio▶Lennan#9265 in the U.S.From the Irish leannan, 'a sweetheart; a lover; a beloved companion'; also a spelling of Lennon▶Maive#9296 in the U.S.A spelling of Maeve — from the Irish Medb, 'intoxicating; she who rules/she who intoxicates'; a▶Murphee#9337 in the U.S.A spelling of Murphy — from the Irish O Murchadha, 'descendant of Murchadh', 'a sea warrior/hou▶Briggette#9362 in the U.S.Briggette is an ornate respelling of Bridget/Brigitte, from the Irish Brighid, 'exalted one,' t▶Shawnika#9380 in the U.S.Shawnika is a modern African American coinage that joins Shawn, the anglicized Irish Sean from ▶Quinlyn#9386 in the U.S.A modern name, joining Quinn ('descendant of Conn', 'chief/wisdom', Irish) with a -lyn ending; ▶Maev#9405 in the U.S.A trimmed spelling of Maeve, from the Irish Medb ('she who intoxicates; the intoxicating one') ▶Roe#9408 in the U.S.Variously an Irish surname (O Ruaidh, 'red-haired') and a short form of Rose ('a rose') or Rowe▶Shaylin#9428 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Shay- element (from Shea/Seaghdha, 'admirable; hawk-like', Irish) with▶Teagen#9464 in the U.S.A spelling of Teagan — an Irish name/surname, variously 'a little poet' (from Tadhg) and 'fair;▶Teagyn#9465 in the U.S.A stylized spelling of Teagan — an Irish name/surname, variously 'a little poet' (from Tadhg) a▶Toryn#9473 in the U.S.A form of Torin — variously an Irish name ('chief') and a Norse name (linked to Thor, 'thunder'▶Alainna#9550 in the U.S.A spelling of Alaina/Alana — a feminine of Alan, variously 'fair; handsome', 'a little rock', a▶Akeira#9573 in the U.S.Akeira reads two ways: as an a-prefixed styling of Keira (an English spelling of Irish Ciara, '▶Breah#9637 in the U.S.A spelling of Bria/Brea — variously a feminine of Brian ('noble; strong; high') and 'a hill/fai▶Briah#9638 in the U.S.Variously from the Hebrew briah, 'creation; a creature', and a spelling of Bria (a feminine of ▶Chivon#9660 in the U.S.Chivon is an English phonetic spelling of Siobhan, the Irish form of Joan and thus of John, fro▶Arynn#9684 in the U.S.A modern respelling standing beside Erin and Aryn. Erin comes from Eireann, a poetic Irish name▶Deirdre#9686 in the U.S.From the Irish, variously 'sorrowful; broken-hearted' and 'one who chatters' — Deirdre of the S▶Deklynn#9687 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Dek- element (echoing Declan, 'full of goodness', Irish) with a -lynn ▶Delainee#9689 in the U.S.A spelling of Delaney — variously an Irish surname ('descendant of the challenger') and the Fre▶Ferris#9753 in the U.S.An Irish surname, variously an anglicized form of Fearghus ('man of vigor') and linked to 'iron▶Fianna#9754 in the U.S.From the Irish Fianna — the legendary band of warrior-hunters led by Fionn mac Cumhaill; also r▶Dedria#9798 in the U.S.Dedria is a respelling of Deidra/Deidre, the anglicized Irish Deirdre, a name from legend usual▶Chailyn#9861 in the U.S.Chailyn reads as a blend of Shae/Chai (an alternate spelling of Shea, from the Irish 'admirable▶Keara#9865 in the U.S.A form of Ciara/Kiara — from the Gaelic ciar, 'dark; black; dark-haired'; also read as a modern▶Maurene#9885 in the U.S.Maurene is one of several respellings of Maureen, from Irish Mairin, a diminutive of Mary; it i▶Kodee#9901 in the U.S.A spelling of Cody — from the Gaelic O Cuidighthigh, 'a helpful/descendant of the helpful one';▶Kyarah#9905 in the U.S.A spelling of Kiara — variously from the Gaelic Ciara ('dark') and the Italian chiara ('bright;▶Murphey#9998 in the U.S.A spelling of Murphy — from the Irish O Murchadha, 'a descendant of Murchadh (sea warrior; sea ▶Lochlynn#10019 in the U.S.A modern feminised coinage on the Irish Lochlann, historically 'Norseman; Viking' (literally 'l▶Nielle#10021 in the U.S.A feminine form of Niall/Neil — from the Irish, variously 'a champion; passionate' and 'a cloud▶Nile#10025 in the U.S.Variously the Nile River (from the Greek Neilos, the great river of Egypt) and a form of Niall/▶Kasidy#10043 in the U.S.Kasidy is a K-spelling of Cassidy, an Irish surname from 'O Caiside', 'descendant of Caiside', ▶Onora#10046 in the U.S.An Irish form of Honora — from the Latin honor, 'honor; esteem; a good name/reputation'▶Orlaith#10048 in the U.S.From the Irish Orlaith/Orfhlaith — 'golden princess; golden lady' (or, 'gold', + flaith, 'a pri▶Raigen#10067 in the U.S.A spelling of Reagan/Raegan — from the Irish O Riagain, 'a descendant of Riagan (the little rul▶Roen#10088 in the U.S.A spelling of Rowan/Roen — from the Irish, 'little red one/redhead'; also the rowan tree; used ▶Rua#10096 in the U.S.Variously from the Irish rua ('red; red-haired') and the Spanish/Portuguese rua ('a street'); r▶Ryanna#10105 in the U.S.A feminine form of Ryan — from the Irish O Riain, 'a descendant of Rian (the little king/ruler)▶Shanyn#10110 in the U.S.Shanyn respells Shannon, the name of Ireland's greatest river, the Sionann, associated with a g▶Shanna#10132 in the U.S.Variously a short form of Shannon ('old/wise river', Irish) and a form of Shana/Shoshana ('lily▶Shealyn#10134 in the U.S.A modern blend of Shea ('admirable; stately; a hawk-like one', Irish) with the -lyn suffix (fro▶Sheylin#10136 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a Shey/Shea + -lin blend ('admirable; a hawk', Irish) and an echo of S▶Trease#10141 in the U.S.Trease reads as a clipped form or respelling of Theresa, or of its Irish equivalent Treasa. The▶Ryliegh#10172 in the U.S.Ryliegh is an elaborate respelling of Riley (Rylie), an English place-name surname from 'ryge',▶Shellia#10174 in the U.S.Shellia is a spelling of Sheila, the anglicized Irish form of Cecilia, a Roman name traditional▶Ailene#10271 in the U.S.A variant of Aileen/Eileen, an Irish form linked to Helen, 'bright; shining; light' (from the G▶Aizlynn#10275 in the U.S.A modern given name blending an Aiz-/Aisling element (Irish Aisling, 'dream; vision') with the ▶Bryanne#10278 in the U.S.Bryanne is a feminine form of Brian — or a respelling of Brianne — made by adding the -anne end▶Aileena#10320 in the U.S.A form of Aileen/Eileen, an Irish name usually traced to Eibhlin, itself linked to Helen, 'brig▶Brigetta#10346 in the U.S.Brigetta is a variant of Bridget, or the Italian and German Brigitta, from the Irish Brighid, u▶Shatarra#10382 in the U.S.Shatarra most plausibly joins the Sha- prefix to Tara, the Irish place-name meaning 'hill,' fam▶Breck#10383 in the U.S.From an Irish/Scottish surname, 'freckled; speckled' (from breac, 'speckled'); used as a modern▶Breahna#10384 in the U.S.Breahna is a respelling of Brianna, the feminine form of Brian. Brian is a Celtic name usually ▶Ciarra#10419 in the U.S.A spelling blending the Irish Ciara, 'dark; black' (feminine of Ciaran), with the Spanish Sierr▶Clodagh#10426 in the U.S.From the River Clodagh in County Tipperary, Ireland; a beloved Irish name of place-name origin▶Collyn#10428 in the U.S.A modern spelling in the Colleen/Collin family; Colleen is Irish for 'girl' (cailin), while Col▶Conner#10429 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Conner/Connor, 'lover of hounds; wolf-lover' (from con, 'hound/wolf'); m▶Darina#10445 in the U.S.From the Slavic Darina, 'gift' (from dar, 'gift'); also an anglicized Irish name (Dairine); rou▶Cassi#10466 in the U.S.A short form of Cassandra (Greek, 'shining upon men'; a prophetess of Troy) or Cassidy (Irish, ▶Ashlinn#10483 in the U.S.Ashlinn is a spelling of Ashlyn, which reads two ways: as a blend of Ashley (Old English 'ash-t▶Falon#10507 in the U.S.A spelling of the Irish surname Fallon (Ó Fallamhain), 'leader; superior; in charge.' Carried i▶Erinn#10525 in the U.S.Erinn is a double-n spelling of Erin, from Irish Éirinn — the dative of Éire and a tender poeti▶Breea#10528 in the U.S.Breea is a doubled-vowel spelling of Bria or Brea, names that arise as short forms of Gabriella▶Cathaleen#10607 in the U.S.Cathaleen is an expanded spelling of Cathleen, itself an Irish form of Katherine, from the Gree▶Kallan#10629 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Callan/Cuilinn, linked to 'battle; rock; holly,' sometimes glossed 'powe▶Karah#10638 in the U.S.An -h spelling of Cara/Kara, from the Latin cara ('beloved; dear') and the Irish cara ('friend'▶Keelyn#10650 in the U.S.A modern name reading as Keely ('slender; graceful; beautiful,' from Irish) reshaped with the -▶Keena#10651 in the U.S.Read as a form of the Irish Kina/Cianna family ('ancient') or as the English word 'keen' ('shar▶Kera#10662 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Kira/Keira, read as the Irish Ciara ('dark-haired') or as a form of Kira ▶Shevawn#10674 in the U.S.Shevawn is an English sound-spelling of the Irish Siobhán, the Irish form of Joan/Jane and thus▶Koree#10676 in the U.S.A spelling of Cory/Corey, from an Irish surname ('hollow; ravine') and echoing the Greek Kore (▶Abaigeal#10688 in the U.S.Abaigeal is the Irish Gaelic form of Abigail, a Hebrew name (Avigail) meaning 'my father's joy'▶Khira#10709 in the U.S.Khira is a modern spelling in the family of Kira and Keira, most often traced to the Irish Ciar▶Briahna#10714 in the U.S.Briahna is a respelling of Brianna, the feminine of Brian, an Irish name usually taken to mean ▶Briona#10720 in the U.S.Briona is a streamlined spelling of Briana, the feminine of the Irish Brian, usually glossed 'h▶Mackinley#10725 in the U.S.From the Scottish/Irish surname MacKinley (McKinley), 'son of the fair hero' or 'son of Finlay.▶Caela#10726 in the U.S.Caela is a spelling in the Kayla family, read KAY-luh. It may be a streamlined form of Kayla or▶Madigan#10728 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Madigan (O Madagain), a diminutive tied to 'madra' ('dog'), so read as '▶Kellyanne#10736 in the U.S.Kellyanne joins Kelly, from the Irish surname O Ceallaigh often read as 'bright-headed' or 'con▶Kynzee#10738 in the U.S.Kynzee is a modern respelling of Kenzie, the short form of Mackenzie, from the Irish/Scottish s▶Malone#10742 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Malone (O Maoil Eoin), 'devotee of St John' or 'servant of St John.' Lon▶Mccartney#10767 in the U.S.From the Irish surname McCartney (Mac Artaine), 'son of Artan or Cartan,' a diminutive tied to ▶Mccoy#10768 in the U.S.From the Irish surname McCoy (Mac Aodha), 'son of Aodh,' a personal name meaning 'fire.' Used a▶Mikenna#10777 in the U.S.Mikenna reads as a modern respelling of McKenna, from the Scottish/Irish surname Mac Cionaodha,▶Kenidee#10797 in the U.S.Kenidee is a modern phonetic respelling of Kennedy, the Irish surname from Ó Cinnéide, 'helmete▶Neala#10814 in the U.S.Neala is a feminine form of the Irish Niall, usually glossed 'champion' (also linked to 'cloud'▶Mac#10816 in the U.S.From the Gaelic mac ('son of'), the prefix of many Scottish and Irish surnames, used as a short▶Nolyn#10830 in the U.S.A modern feminine respelling near Nolan, from the Irish surname O'Nuallain, 'descendant of the ▶Norrah#10831 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Nora, a short form of Honora ('honor') or Eleanor, and read near the Arab▶Rhylei#10883 in the U.S.A stylized Rh-/-ei spelling of Riley, from an English place name ('rye clearing; wood clearing'▶Ryana#10898 in the U.S.A feminine form of Ryan, from the Irish surname O'Riain, 'little king; descendant of the king; ▶Seela#10919 in the U.S.A phonetic spelling that can echo Sheila (from the Irish Síle/Cecilia, traditionally 'blind') o▶Sheilyn#10927 in the U.S.A modern blend of a Shay-/Sheila- opening with the popular -lyn ending. By the Shay route it to▶Raney#10967 in the U.S.Raney is a variant of Rainey, a surname of Scottish and Irish origin. It is usually traced to t▶Talley#10975 in the U.S.From the surname Talley (also Tally), of Irish/English roots — variously tied to a place name o▶Tarah#10978 in the U.S.A respelling of Tara — from the Irish Teamhair, the hill and royal seat of ancient Irish kings,▶Torryn#10992 in the U.S.A respelling of Torin/Toren, a name of Irish/Norse roots often linked to 'chief' (and to the go▶Kerigan#11015 in the U.S.A respelling of the Irish surname Kerrigan (O Ciaragain), from ciar ('dark; black') with a dimi▶Torin#11071 in the U.S.From the Irish/Gaelic Torin, generally read as 'chief.' It is usually a boy's name; used here f▶Aidyn#11093 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Aiden/Aidan, from the Irish Aodhan, 'little fire; fiery one,' tied to th▶Airyn#11097 in the U.S.A modern respelling that reads either as Erin (from Eirinn, 'Ireland') or as an 'air'-based coi▶Teghan#11152 in the U.S.Teghan is a modern respelling of Teagan, from the Irish surname O Tadhgain, a diminutive of Tad▶Shavone#11206 in the U.S.Shavone writes the Irish name Siobhán the way it sounds to English speakers. Siobhán is the Iri▶Ayslin#11211 in the U.S.A phonetic spelling of the Irish Aisling, 'dream; vision' — a poetic word for a dream-vision in▶Shivonne#11224 in the U.S.Shivonne spells out the sound of Siobhan, the Irish form of Joan and Jane. Those names trace to▶Bridie#11252 in the U.S.An Irish diminutive of Bridget (Brighid), 'exalted one; strength; the high one,' the name of a ▶Brogan#11258 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O Brogain, tied to the word brog, 'a small shoe; a stout sturdy shoe.' C▶Callaghan#11267 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O Ceallachain, tied to ceallach, variously read as 'strife; contention' ▶Caycee#11279 in the U.S.Caycee is a modern respelling of Casey or Kacie, from the Irish surname O Cathasaigh, tied to a▶Cera#11282 in the U.S.Cera reads as a variant of Sera or Sarah, from Hebrew for 'princess; noblewoman', or as a spell▶Collin#11295 in the U.S.Collin is a variant of Colin, a medieval pet form of Nicholas ('victory of the people'), also l▶Arryn#11333 in the U.S.A modern respelling that reads as Erin ('Ireland') or a unisex Aaron/Arran; it also matches Hou▶Caelan#11353 in the U.S.From the Irish Caolan, a form built on caol ('slender; narrow'). Traditionally a boy's name; us▶Jakiera#11378 in the U.S.Jakiera is a modern African American coinage that joins the popular Ja- prefix to Kiera, an ang▶Bradi#11382 in the U.S.A respelling of Brady, from the Irish surname O Brady (Ó Brádaigh), often linked to 'spirited' ▶Chanley#11382 in the U.S.Chanley is a modern surname-style given name, reading close to Shanley (an Irish surname, 'old ▶Finn#11396 in the U.S.From the Irish Fionn, 'fair; white; bright,' the name of the legendary warrior-hero Fionn mac C▶Finnlee#11397 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Finley, from the Scottish Gaelic Fionnlagh, 'fair-haired hero; fair warri▶Kellye#11527 in the U.S.Kellye is a -ye spelling of Kelly, from the Irish surname Ó Ceallaigh, usually read as 'bright-▶Gradie#11541 in the U.S.Best read as a spelling of Grady, from the Irish surname O Gradaigh, generally explained from g▶Brynnan#11552 in the U.S.Brynnan is read two ways: as a spelling of the Irish surname Brennan, from O Braonain 'descenda▶Kaeleigh#11555 in the U.S.An -eigh respelling of Kaylee/Kayleigh, itself a blend of the Kay/Kai sound with the -leigh end▶Kaisey#11562 in the U.S.A respelling of Casey/Kacey, from the Irish Cathasaigh, 'vigilant; watchful' — an anglicized su▶Kalleigh#11569 in the U.S.A -leigh respelling of Kaylee/Kayleigh, a modern name pairing the Kay sound with the -leigh end▶Karri#11583 in the U.S.A spelling of Kerry (Irish place name, 'the people of Ciar; dark; dusky') and of Carrie (short ▶Karrie#11584 in the U.S.A spelling of Carrie, short for Caroline, 'free woman,' and also a form of Kerry (Irish, 'dark;▶Kassey#11588 in the U.S.A respelling of Casey (from Irish O Cathasaigh, 'vigilant; watchful') and of Cassie (short for ▶Shawne#11593 in the U.S.Shawne is a spelling in the Shawn/Shawna family, from the Irish Sean — the Irish form of John, ▶Kaysi#11600 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Casey/Kasey, from the Irish O Cathasaigh, 'vigilant; watchful.' Bright a▶Kaysie#11601 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Casey/Kasey, from the Irish surname O Cathasaigh, 'brave; watchful; vigi▶Keleigh#11608 in the U.S.A -leigh respelling in the Kelly/Kaylee family; by the Kelly route it traces to the Irish O Cea▶Kerry#11611 in the U.S.From County Kerry in Ireland (Irish Ciarrai), 'people of Ciar; the dark-haired ones' (ciar, 'da▶Kwynn#11641 in the U.S.A modern coinage sitting between Gwynn (Welsh, 'fair; blessed; white') and Quinn (Irish, 'desce▶Lavelle#11664 in the U.S.From a surname: French Lavelle (from a place name) and an anglicized Irish Lavelle (O Maol Fhab▶Kassidee#11704 in the U.S.Kassidee is a K-spelled, -ee-ended form of Cassidy, from the Irish surname Ó Caiside, 'descenda▶Maguire#11707 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Maguire (Mag Uidhir), 'son of the pale/dun-colored one.' Carried into fi▶Kian#11715 in the U.S.From the Persian Kian (Kayan), 'king; realm; foundation,' and separately the Irish Cian, 'ancie▶Mcclain#11743 in the U.S.From the Scottish and Irish surname McClain (a form of MacLean), 'son of the servant of Saint J▶Sheilia#11748 in the U.S.Sheilia reads as Sheila with an extra i, most likely a clerical variant; Sheila is the Irish fo▶Merna#11756 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Myrna, from the Irish Muirne, 'beloved; tender; high-spirited.' A soft vi▶Bryona#11765 in the U.S.Bryona sits between Briona and Bryanna, feminine forms tied to the Irish Brian, 'noble' or 'hig▶Channon#11789 in the U.S.Channon respells Shannon, the great Irish river named for the goddess Sionann, often glossed 'o▶Kileen#11791 in the U.S.Kileen reads as a spelling variant of Kaileen or Coleen, part of the wider Kathleen and Colleen▶Myrna#11795 in the U.S.An anglicized form of the Irish Muirne, 'beloved; tender; high-spirited.' Popularized in the ea▶Duana#11814 in the U.S.A feminine form of Duane, which comes from the Irish surname Ó Dubháin, based on 'dubh,' 'dark'▶Breeann#11832 in the U.S.Breeann pairs Bree — a short form of Brianna or Bridget from the Irish — with Ann, from Hebrew ▶Cassidie#11868 in the U.S.Cassidie is a respelling of Cassidy, an Irish surname from O Caiside, 'descendant of Caiside', ▶Quinlan#11872 in the U.S.Quinlan is an Irish surname (O Caoinleain), often read as 'descendant of Caoinlean,' with assoc▶Quinnlee#11873 in the U.S.A modern blend of Quinn (Irish, linked to 'wise; chief; counsel') with the -lee ending. A fresh▶Quinnleigh#11874 in the U.S.A modern blend of Quinn (Irish, 'wise; chief; counsel') with the trendy -leigh ending. A fresh ▶Quinnly#11875 in the U.S.A modern blend of Quinn (Irish, 'wise; chief; counsel') with the -ly ending, in the Quinley fam▶Dedra#11882 in the U.S.Dedra is a phonetic variant of Deirdre, a name from Irish legend whose meaning is uncertain — o▶Reaghan#11889 in the U.S.Reaghan is a modern spelling of Reagan, an Irish surname from O Riagain, linked to 'little rule▶Shiela#11897 in the U.S.Shiela is a metathesized spelling of Sheila, the anglicized form of Irish Síle, itself from the▶Birgit#11925 in the U.S.Birgit is a Scandinavian and German form of Bridget, ultimately from the Irish Brighid. Brighid▶Sean#11943 in the U.S.The Irish form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious.' Used here for a girl though Se▶Seila#11944 in the U.S.A spelling of Sheila/Sheyla, an Irish form of Cecilia (Latin, 'blind; of the Caecilius family')▶Shaylyn#11959 in the U.S.A modern blend of Shay/Shea (Irish, 'admirable; stately,' or 'hawk-like') with the fashionable ▶Bridgit#11977 in the U.S.Bridgit is a spelling of Bridget, the anglicized Irish Brighid, borne by the goddess and by Sai▶Brieana#11978 in the U.S.Brieana is a respelling of Briana, the feminine form of Brian. Brian derives from an Old Celtic▶Bridgitt#11980 in the U.S.Bridgitt is a spelling variant of Bridget, from the Irish Brighid, 'the exalted one' or 'the hi▶Rorey#11984 in the U.S.A respelling of Rory, an anglicised form of the Irish Ruairi/Ruaidhri, 'red king.' Crisp and fr▶Ryeleigh#11985 in the U.S.A modern -leigh respelling of Riley, from an Old English place name ('rye clearing; woodland cl▶Tiegan#12020 in the U.S.Tiegan is a spelling of Teagan, from Irish Tadhgan ('little poet' or 'little scholar') or a Wel▶Shayli#12024 in the U.S.Shayli is a trimmed spelling of Shaylee, built on Shay (from the Irish Seaghdha, 'admirable, ha▶Sheala#12078 in the U.S.Sheala is a respelling of Sheila, the Irish form of the Latin Cecelia or Cecilia, a name from t▶Ciarah#12080 in the U.S.Ciarah adds a silent h to Ciara, an Irish name from 'ciar', 'dark' or 'black', traditionally me▶Breaunna#12134 in the U.S.Breaunna is a dressed-up spelling of Breanna/Briana, the feminine of Brian. Brian is a Celtic/I▶Aidan#12162 in the U.S.Aidan is an Irish name from Aodhan, a diminutive of Aodh ('fire'), so 'little fire; fiery.' It ▶Dorsey#12219 in the U.S.Dorsey is a surname used as a first name, from the Anglo-Norman d'Orsay, 'from Orsay', a place ▶Allanna#12244 in the U.S.Allanna is a double-l spelling of Alanna, the feminine of Alan - a name of Breton and Gaelic ro▶Alanda#12249 in the U.S.Alanda reads as an elaboration of Alana — an Irish feminine of Alan, variously 'little rock', '▶Blaney#12265 in the U.S.A given-name use of the Irish surname Blaney (Ó Blathmhaic), often linked to blath ('flower; bl▶Ashleen#12274 in the U.S.Ashleen reads as a form of Aisling ('dream; vision', Irish) or as a blend of Ashley ('ash-tree ▶Ailis#12278 in the U.S.Ailis, more fully Ailis or Ailish, is the Irish form of Alice, which descends from the Germanic▶Shavon#12285 in the U.S.A phonetic American spelling of Siobhan, the Irish form of Joan/Jane, ultimately from the Hebre▶Auna#12290 in the U.S.Auna reads as a spelling of Ona or Auna, variously tied to Anna ('grace'), the Irish Oonagh/Una▶Ashayla#12299 in the U.S.Reads as an A-prefixed elaboration of Shayla, a modern name usually traced to Sheila (Irish for▶Ashling#12302 in the U.S.Ashling is a phonetic, Anglicized spelling of the Irish Aisling, meaning 'dream' or 'vision'. T▶Breslin#12347 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Breslin (O Breaslain), 'descendant of Breaslan,' a personal name sometim▶Brianni#12349 in the U.S.A modern respelling in the Brianna/Briana family, the feminine of Brian, from an Irish/Celtic r▶Brida#12351 in the U.S.A short form of Brigida/Bridget, from the Irish Brighid, 'exalted one; strength; the high one' ▶Brigette#12353 in the U.S.A spelling of Brigitte (the French form of Bridget), from the Irish Brighid, 'exalted one; the ▶Brionna#12356 in the U.S.A spelling in the Brianna/Briana family, the feminine of Brian, from an Irish root read as 'nob▶Breely#12360 in the U.S.Breely joins Bree, a short form of Brianna or Bridget, to a soft -ly ending, echoing Brinley an▶Brya#12360 in the U.S.A spelling of Bria, a short form of Brianna/Gabriela read as 'noble; strength' by those routes;▶Cahira#12363 in the U.S.An Irish name understood as 'warrior; battle-strong,' linked to the root behind Caithlin/cath (▶Caitriona#12364 in the U.S.The Irish (Gaelic) form of Catherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, traditionally read as 'pure.' ▶Brienna#12367 in the U.S.Brienna is a modern elaboration of Brianna, itself the feminine of Brian, an Irish name usually▶
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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.