Irish Baby Names
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Irish Girl Names
Brea#3073 in the U.S.Hill or high place; from Irish Gaelic bri or brí meaning hill, high place, or noble — a variantFinlee#3080 in the U.S.Girls' spelling of Finley, from Gaelic Fionnlagh — fionn, 'fair, white', plus laoch, 'warrior, Meara#3091 in the U.S.From Irish O'Meara — possibly 'merry, full of mirth' or linked to 'the sea'; routes debatedAlanie#3104 in the U.S.Variant of Alani/Alana — feminine of Alan, 'little rock, harmony'; Hawaiian alani is the orangeBrady#3110 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Brádaigh, 'descendant of Brádach' — a name possibly meaning 'spirited' or 'broad' Neve#3156 in the U.S.Bright, radiant; anglicized spelling of Irish Niamh, a goddess of Tír na nÓgAllana#3169 in the U.S.Feminine of Alan — 'little rock' or 'harmony' — also echoing Irish a leanbh, 'child/darling'; dMaevry#3195 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Maeve (Irish, 'she who intoxicates/rules') to an -ry ending; constructioMckayla#3197 in the U.S.who is like God?Una#3245 in the U.S.From Latin una, meaning 'one' or 'unity'; also used as an Anglicization of the Irish name Úna, Quinley#3286 in the U.S.Modern coinage combining Irish 'Quinn' (from Ó Cuinn, descendant of Conn, meaning 'chief' or 'wConley#3351 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Conghaile, 'descendant of Conghal' — con, 'hound/wolf', plus a valor element — useKayley#3429 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Ó Caollaidhe, from caol, 'slender'Ciana#3477 in the U.S.Modern name most often read as a clipped Luciana — 'light' — or an Italian-styled coinageCodi#3478 in the U.S.-i spelling of Cody — from Irish Ó Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of the helpful one' — leaning femaDempsey#3479 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O'Diomasaigh, 'proud, haughty'; here for girlsEna#3482 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Irish Eithne ('kernel; fire') or a short form of Helena ('light'); routes laKayli#3548 in the U.S.Variant of Kaylee/Kayleigh — a blend of Kay ('pure') and -lee, or an Irish surname linked to 'sKiarah#3551 in the U.S.-ah spelling of Kiara — Irish Ciara, 'dark', or Italian Chiara, 'bright, clear'; routes layeredNiamh#3561 in the U.S.From Old Irish 'níamh', meaning 'bright', 'lustrous', or 'radiant'.Irelynn#3604 in the U.S.Modern American blend evoking Ireland — the country name from Ériu, its patron goddess — finishDillon#3658 in the U.S.Irish surname from the Norman given name Dillon, possibly from de Leon, 'of the lion'Elva#3665 in the U.S.An anglicized Irish name (from Ailbhe, 'white, bright') and/or a feminine echoing 'elf'; vintagKaitlynn#3676 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Kaitlyn, from Irish Caitlín — a form of Katherine, long associated with 'pLarkin#3682 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Lorcáin, 'descendant of Lorcán' — lorcán meaning 'fierce, rough, cruel' — with theMckinlee#3689 in the U.S.From the Scottish-Irish surname McKinley, 'son of Fionnlagh', a Gaelic name meaning 'fair-haireAilin#3715 in the U.S.From Mapuche Ailin/Ayelen, 'a clear, transparent thing; clarity'; also a Latina form of Aileen Aubrianna#3722 in the U.S.Blend of Aubrey ('elf ruler', from Germanic Alberich) and Brianna ('noble', feminine of Brian)Cailyn#3728 in the U.S.Modern blend of Kay — from Katherine, 'pure' — and -lyn, from Welsh llyn, 'lake'Aine#3781 in the U.S.Brightness, radiance, or joy; from Old Irish áine meaning radiance or brilliance, the name of aAisling#3782 in the U.S.From Irish aisling, 'a dream, a vision' (a poetic genre where Ireland appears as a woman)Callyn#3789 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Cal- opening (Callan/caol, 'slender') to the -lyn ending; no single fiRyley#3823 in the U.S.-ey spelling of Riley — Old English 'rye clearing', or Irish Ó Raghallaigh, 'valiant'; routes lAlanny#3833 in the U.S.Modern Latina coinage joining Alan-/Alana ('harmony') to a -nny ending; construction informalBrianny#3843 in the U.S.Strong, virtuous, honourable; a variant of Brianna, the feminine form of the Celtic name BrianKeari#3868 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the Ke-/-ari sound family (echoing Keri, Kerry, Amari); no single fixed rootAlonna#3907 in the U.S.Variant of Alana — feminine of Alan, 'little rock' or 'harmony' — with an -onna stylingHennessy#3936 in the U.S.From Irish Ó hAonghusa, 'descendant of Aonghus' — a name linked to the god Aengus, 'one strengtEnya#4007 in the U.S.Anglicized spelling of Eithne — Irish, 'kernel, grain' (or linked to 'fire'); the singer's stagKeisy#4035 in the U.S.Latina spelling of Casey/Keisy — from the Irish surname O'Cathasaigh, 'vigilant, watchful'Quinnley#4048 in the U.S.Modern American blend of Quinn — from Irish Ó Cuinn, 'descendant of Conn', a name linked to 'chTeegan#4060 in the U.S.Double-e spelling of Teagan, from Irish Tadhgán — diminutive of Tadhg, 'poet, philosopher'Eleen#4098 in the U.S.Variant of Eileen — itself an Irish form of Helen, from Greek for 'torch, light' — or a short EKaitlin#4114 in the U.S.Spelling of Caitlin — the Irish form of Katherine, linked to Greek katharos, 'pure'Korie#4125 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Cori/Corey — from Greek kore, 'maiden', or an Irish/Old Norse surname ('hollow,Kylan#4126 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the Ky-/-lan family, echoing Irish caol, 'slender, narrow' (Kyle); no single Neely#4144 in the U.S.From the Irish surname (Mac)Neely — 'descendant of Niall', from Gaelic Niall, 'champion; cloud;Arin#4181 in the U.S.Spelling linked to Erin ('Ireland') and Aaron ('mountain of strength/exalted'); routes layeredBrecken#4188 in the U.S.A spelling of Breccan/Brecken — from the Irish, 'freckled; speckled' (linked to brecc, 'speckleNeila#4245 in the U.S.Feminine of Niall ('champion, cloud'), or linked to Sanskrit nila, 'dark blue, sapphire'; routeFallyn#4289 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Fallon, from the Irish surname Ó Fallamhain, usually traced to a word foKaileen#4299 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Kai-/Kay- sound (echoing Cailin, Irish 'a girl', and Kayla) to the -leMairead#4317 in the U.S.The Irish form of Margaret — from Greek margarites, 'a pearl'Noreen#4327 in the U.S.An Irish diminutive of Nora (from Honora) — from Latin honor, 'honor, esteem'; 'a little honoreBrelynn#4372 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Bre- (echoing Bree/Bria) to the -lynn ending; no single fixed rootDevany#4381 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Devaney/O'Duibheannaigh, 'descendant of the dark-haired one'; routes layIrelyn#4394 in the U.S.Modern American blend evoking Ireland — named for the goddess Ériu — with the -lyn ending, 'lakKaycie#4407 in the U.S.-cie spelling of Kacie/Casey — from Irish O'Cathasaigh, 'vigilant, watchful'; also a K.C. initiMaureen#4424 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Mairin — an Irish diminutive of Mary ('beloved; star of the sea') — 'little Muriel#4430 in the U.S.From the Old Irish and Scottish Gaelic name Muirgeal or Muireall, composed of muir (sea) and geBryana#4470 in the U.S.Variant of Briana, the feminine of Brian — an Irish name traditionally read 'noble' or 'high'Cailee#4471 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Kaylee/Kayleigh (a Kay- + -lee blend, sometimes linked to Irish caol, 'sKarsen#4495 in the U.S.K-spelling of Carson — a Scottish/Irish surname, possibly 'son of the marsh-dweller' or from a Mirna#4520 in the U.S.A spelling of Myrna — from the Irish Muirne, 'tender, affectionate; beloved; high-spirited'Roan#4530 in the U.S.Variously 'little red one; red-haired' (Irish, from Ruadhan) and 'a rowan tree' (English natureAryn#4564 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Erin/Aaron lines — Erin from Irish Eire, 'Ireland'; also a feminine Aaron echo; rCarsen#4577 in the U.S.-en spelling of Carson — a Scottish/Irish surname, possibly 'son of the marsh-dweller' or from Eilyn#4585 in the U.S.Modern Latina coinage echoing Eileen/Aileen ('bright, shining', a form of Helen) and Ailyn; rouErina#4587 in the U.S.Elaboration of Erin — from Irish Eire, 'Ireland'; also a Japanese name (kanji-dependent); routeFinleigh#4590 in the U.S.-leigh styling of Finley — Gaelic Fionnlagh, 'fair-haired hero/warrior' — for girlsKennadi#4607 in the U.S.-i spelling of Kennedy — from Irish O'Cinneidigh, 'helmeted head' or 'misshapen head'; here forKerrigan#4608 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Ciaragáin — from ciar, 'dark, black' — 'descendant of the little dark one'Keysi#4609 in the U.S.Latina phonetic spelling of Casey/Kacey — from Irish O'Cathasaigh, 'vigilant, watchful' (or 'brRianna#4645 in the U.S.Variously a spelling of Rhiannon (Welsh, 'a great, divine queen'), Rihanna, and Brianna ('nobleKeagan#4703 in the U.S.-ea- spelling of Keegan — Irish Mac Aodhagáin, from Aodh, 'fire' — 'little fiery one'Darci#4795 in the U.S.-i spelling of Darcy — Norman d'Arcy, 'from Arcy', or Irish Ó Dorchaidhe, 'dark one'Liam#4829 in the U.S.An Irish short form of William — from Germanic, 'a resolute protector; will + helmet'; overwhelAiden#4882 in the U.S.From Irish Aodhan/Aedan, 'little fire' (from Aodh, a sun-god); predominantly a boys' name; hereBreckyn#4898 in the U.S.-yn spelling of Breckin/Brecken — from Irish/Welsh, 'freckled, speckled' (a form of Breccan); hCayleigh#4900 in the U.S.Spelling of Kayleigh — linked to the Gaelic ceilidh, 'a festive gathering/dance', or 'slender';Rhyleigh#4962 in the U.S.Rhy-/-leigh spelling of Riley/Rylee — from Old English, 'the rye clearing', or Irish, 'valiant,Riona#4963 in the U.S.An Anglicized form of the Irish Rioghnach — 'queenly; queen-like; regal' (from rioghan, 'a queeRyanne#4965 in the U.S.Feminine form of Ryan — from Irish O'Riain, 'descendant of Rian (little king)'; with a -anne enAlahna#4989 in the U.S.-h- spelling of Alana — Irish, feminine of Alan ('little rock' or 'harmony'); also Hawaiian 'ofKynnedi#5043 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Kennedy — Irish Ó Cinnéide, 'helmeted/armored head, chief' — the presidentMakinley#5052 in the U.S.Spelling of McKinley — Gaelic Mac Fhionnlaigh, 'son of Finlay (the fair hero)'Mccall#5057 in the U.S.From the Scottish/Irish surname McCall — 'son of Cathal', 'battle-ruler/mighty in battle'; hereAiley#5104 in the U.S.From the Irish Aily (a form of Eileen/Helen, 'light'); also echoes Bailey ('a steward'); routesCovey#5129 in the U.S.Variously the English word covey, 'a brood/flock of birds', and an Irish surname (Mac CobhthaigDoreen#5132 in the U.S.An -een elaboration of Dora ('a gift', Greek), or from the Irish Doirean, 'sullen, brooding'; rIta#5147 in the U.S.From the Irish Ide, 'a thirst' (a thirst for goodness, holiness or God); the name of an early IKacelynn#5154 in the U.S.A modern name, joining Kace (from Casey, 'vigilant; watchful', Irish) with Lynn ('a lake; a pooKaileigh#5156 in the U.S.A -leigh spelling of Kaylee/Kayleigh — variously from the Irish Caoimhe ('gentle, beautiful') aKaislyn#5157 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a Kais- opening (echoing Kaisa/Kasey, 'pure'; or Cais, 'celebration') Rileigh#5201 in the U.S.-leigh spelling of Riley — from Old English 'rye clearing' or Irish O'Reilly, 'valiant, courageShaila#5211 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shaila, 'of the mountain; a small mountain' (a daughter of the mountain, a name oTaige#5221 in the U.S.A spelling of Tadhg/Taig — from Irish, 'a poet; a bard; a philosopher'; traditionally a boys' n
Irish Boy Names
Finan#3100 in the U.S.fair one, whiteKhylan#3108 in the U.S.Respelling of Kylan; linked to Irish Caolan (slender, narrow) or a modern Kyle-based blend.Aran#3130 in the U.S.From the Aran Islands of Ireland (Irish Árainn, 'kidney-shaped ridge'); also a biblical Aran; aConnell#3140 in the U.S.From Irish Conall — traditionally 'strong as a wolf' (con, 'wolf/hound', plus a strength elemenCovey#3142 in the U.S.From the word covey, 'a small flock (of partridges/quail)', or an Irish surname (Mac CobhthaighFerris#3149 in the U.S.Rocky spur; iron; from Scottish Gaelic Fearghus (man + choice/strength) anglicized as Ferris, oKallahan#3163 in the U.S.K-spelling of Callahan — from Irish O'Ceallachain, possibly 'bright-headed' or 'strife, contentKollin#3166 in the U.S.K-spelling of Collin/Colin — Irish cuilein, 'young pup/cub', or a form of Nicholas, 'victory ofToren#3178 in the U.S.From Irish Torin, 'chief'; also Hebrew toren, 'a mast/tower', and a Thor-/thunder echo; routes Bradyn#3255 in the U.S.-yn spelling of Braden — from Irish Ó Bradáin, 'descendant of Bradán (salmon)', or English 'broEamonn#3261 in the U.S.The Irish form of Edmund — from Old English ead, 'wealth, riches, fortune', plus mund, 'protectKaylen#3275 in the U.S.Modern Kay-/-len coinage with Caolán ('slender') echo; routes layeredBraeden#3319 in the U.S.Salmon; descendant of Bradán; from Irish Gaelic Bradan (salmon) — a spelling variant of Braden/Kavon#3348 in the U.S.Modern American name in the Ka- plus -von pattern, with echoes of Irish Cavan, 'hollow place', Kaydon#3349 in the U.S.Modern spelling of Kaden/Caden — variously linked to 'companion' or 'spirit of battle', or a puLochlann#3355 in the U.S.From Irish/Scottish Gaelic Lochlann — loch, 'lake/fjord' — meaning 'land of the lakes', historiQuill#3361 in the U.S.From Middle English quil ('hollow stalk,' 'quill feather'), possibly also a short form of the ISully#3371 in the U.S.Pet form of Sullivan — Irish Ó Súileabháin, 'dark/hawk eyes' — also an English place-name, 'souBrogan#3388 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Brógáin — bróg, 'shoe, boot', plus a diminutive — 'little shoe'; an early saint's Calan#3391 in the U.S.From Welsh calan, 'first day of the month/season' (Calan Gaeaf, etc.) — or an anglicized CaolánDarrin#3393 in the U.S.Variant of Darren, a twentieth-century name of debated origin — candidates include Irish DarragKiernan#3409 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Ciarnaigh, meaning 'descendant of Ciarán,' from Gaelic cTorren#3441 in the U.S.From the Irish Torin, 'chief'; also echoes 'torrent' (Latin torrens, 'a rushing stream'); routeCavan#3456 in the U.S.From the Irish county Cavan ('the hollow') or the name Caomhán, 'handsome, gentle'; routes layeDaron#3460 in the U.S.From Armenian Daron (a historic region; 'a gift'); also a spelling of Darren ('great', or an IrKeilan#3481 in the U.S.Variant of Kellen/Cillian — Irish, linked to 'slender, bright-headed' or 'little church'; a modBreon#3525 in the U.S.Spelling of Brian/Breon — from Irish, possibly 'noble, high' or 'strong'; routes debatedShayne#3574 in the U.S.-yne spelling of Shane — an Irish form of John (Seán), Hebrew 'God is gracious'Torrin#3576 in the U.S.From Gaelic/Irish — linked to 'chief' (Toirdhealbhach lines) or 'tor', a rocky peak; routes layClancy#3592 in the U.S.From Irish Mac Fhlannchaidh, 'son of Flannchadh', a name built on flann, 'red, ruddy', usually Darin#3595 in the U.S.Variant of Darren — of uncertain Irish origin — sometimes linked to Persian Dara/Darius, 'posseMckay#3629 in the U.S.From the Scottish/Irish surname MacKay — 'son of Aodh', Aodh being a fire-god/name meaning 'firTeegan#3647 in the U.S.Double-e spelling of Teagan, from Irish Tadhgán — diminutive of Tadhg, 'poet, philosopher'Aedan#3659 in the U.S.'Little fire'; diminutive of Áed ('fire').Caeden#3675 in the U.S.Variant of Caden, traced by some to the Irish surname McCadden ('son of Cadán') and by others tCary#3676 in the U.S.From an English place/river name (the Cary in Somerset) and an Irish surname; popularized by acHogan#3689 in the U.S.From Irish Ó hÓgáin — from óg, 'young' — 'descendant of the young one, youth'Keylan#3709 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Key- opening to the -lan ending (echoing Kaylan/Kellan, 'slender/powerMckinley#3721 in the U.S.From Scottish/Irish Mac Fhionnlaigh, 'son of Fionnlagh (fair hero/warrior)'; here for boysTadhg#3742 in the U.S.Poet, philosopher; a person skilled in verse and learningEvin#3783 in the U.S.A spelling of Evan ('God is gracious', Welsh) or the Irish Eimhín ('swift; fair'); also KurdishTiernan#3840 in the U.S.From Irish Tighearnán — from tighearna, 'lord' — 'little lord, kingly'Deklyn#3869 in the U.S.Spelling of Declan — from Irish Deaglan, possibly 'full of goodness' or 'man of prayer'; an IriHagan#3881 in the U.S.From Irish Ó hÁgáin ('descendant of young Aodh/Hugh' — fire lines) or Germanic Hagen ('enclosurQuinlan#3921 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Caoindealbháin, 'descendant of Caoindealbhán' — linked to 'gracefully shaped, wellRyley#3930 in the U.S.-y- spelling of Riley — from Old English, 'the rye clearing', or Irish, 'valiant, courageous'; Kavin#3997 in the U.S.Spelling of Kevin — Irish Caoimhin, 'handsome, gentle, beloved'; also Tamil kavin, 'beauty'; roKori#4003 in the U.S.K-spelling of Corey — from Old Norse/Irish roots, variously 'hollow, ravine' or linked to 'God'Nevin#4013 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Gaelic Naomhín, 'little saint', via surnames like MacNevinRion#4018 in the U.S.Variant of Ryan — from Irish Ó Riain, 'descendant of Rian', often glossed 'little king' — or a Calahan#4063 in the U.S.A spelling of Callahan — from the Irish O Ceallachain, 'a descendant of Ceallachan' (variously Donnell#4067 in the U.S.From Irish Domhnall/Donal — 'world-ruler, mighty chief' (domun, 'world', plus val, 'rule')Egan#4068 in the U.S.From Irish Mac Aodhagáin — from Aodh, 'fire' — 'little fiery one, son of little Aodh'Kaedyn#4086 in the U.S.Modern spelling of Kaden/Caden — variously linked to Irish/Welsh roots ('companion', 'spirit ofKalan#4087 in the U.S.From Irish — possibly 'slender' (caol) or a form of Cathalan, 'little powerful warrior'; routesMaclin#4099 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Macklin/Maclin — 'son of Flann/Floinn', 'the red/ruddy one'; routes layeRedmond#4113 in the U.S.The Irish form of Raymond — from Germanic ragin, 'counsel, advice', plus mund, 'protection' — 'Darcy#4159 in the U.S.From Norman d'Arcy, 'from Arcy', or Irish Ó Dorchaidhe, 'dark one' — Pride and Prejudice's leadFionn#4171 in the U.S.From Irish fionn, 'fair, white, bright' — the legendary hero Fionn mac Cumhaill (Finn McCool)Cohan#4276 in the U.S.From Irish surname lines (Ó Cadháin, 'wild goose' readings) — Broadway-famous via George M. CohDemond#4283 in the U.S.A short form of Desmond — from the Irish Deas-Mhumhain, 'a man from South Munster'; 'a graciousKaydan#4320 in the U.S.A -dan spelling of Caden/Kaden — variously from an Irish surname (Mac Cadáin), the Welsh Cadan Konan#4327 in the U.S.A spelling of Conan — from the Irish, 'a little hound/wolf; a hound (a warrior)'; made known byLohan#4330 in the U.S.From Chinese luohan/lohan, 'an arhat; an enlightened Buddhist sage'; also an Irish surname (O'LNyles#4347 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Niles, from Niall — an Irish name traditionally read as 'champion' or 'cloTory#4375 in the U.S.Short form of Victor/Salvatore/Torin — variously 'victory', 'savior', or 'chief'; also an IrishBreyden#4417 in the U.S.A spelling of Brayden/Braden — variously from the Irish, 'a descendant of Bradan (a salmon)' anCaidyn#4420 in the U.S.Cai-/-yn spelling of Caden — possibly Irish Cadán, 'spirit of battle', or a modern coinage; rouKaven#4471 in the U.S.From Kevin/Cavan — Irish, 'handsome, kind, gentle' (Kevin), or 'a hollow' (Cavan); routes layerKaydin#4472 in the U.S.Spelling of Kaden/Caden — a modern name (echoing Irish Cadan, 'fighter/spirit'); routes layeredKeiden#4475 in the U.S.Spelling of Kaden/Caden — a modern name (echoing Irish Cadan, 'fighter/spirit'); routes layeredNoland#4493 in the U.S.A -d spelling of Nolan — from the Irish Ó Nualláin, 'descendant of Nuallán', meaning 'a champioTroi#4525 in the U.S.-i spelling of Troy — the Irish surname ('foot soldier') and the legendary besieged cityAiven#4542 in the U.S.A modern name with an Ai- opening and -ven ending — echoing Aidan ('little fire') and Evan ('GoCalihan#4564 in the U.S.Spelling of Callahan — from Irish Ó Ceallacháin, possibly 'bright-headed' or 'strife/contentionCane#4565 in the U.S.A spelling variously of Kane (Irish, 'a warrior; a battle' or 'little fierce one') and Cain (HeDeclyn#4575 in the U.S.-yn spelling of Declan — from the Irish Deaglan, possibly 'full of goodness' or 'man of prayer'Delvin#4576 in the U.S.Linked to Delwin ('proud/good friend') or Irish Devlin ('fierce courage'); also 'from the dale'Erin#4587 in the U.S.From Irish Éirinn, a form of Éire, 'Ireland'; a poetic name for the island itself, used for botOisin#4660 in the U.S.From Irish Oisín — from os, 'deer' — 'little deer, fawn'; the great poet-warrior of legendCashel#4733 in the U.S.From Irish caiseal, 'stone fort, ring-fort' (from Latin castellum, 'castle'); the famous Rock oDecklan#4744 in the U.S.-ck- spelling of Declan — from the Irish Deaglan (St Declan), possibly 'full of goodness' or 'mKyllian#4801 in the U.S.French-favored spelling of Killian/Cillian, an Irish saint's name debated between cill, 'churchRylie#4833 in the U.S.-lie spelling of Riley — from Old English, 'the rye clearing', or Irish, 'valiant, courageous';Ryot#4834 in the U.S.A modern name echoing the word 'riot' (a wild commotion) and the Ry- names (Ryan, 'little king'Brennen#4882 in the U.S.Spelling of Brennan — from Irish Ó Braonáin, 'descendant of Braonán' (braon, 'drop, sorrow'); sJacorey#4925 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the Ja- prefix to Corey ('hollow/ravine' or 'maiden'); no single fixed rKayn#4952 in the U.S.Spelling of Kane — Irish Ó Catháin, 'battle, warrior', or Welsh cain, 'beautiful/clear'; routesKelan#4953 in the U.S.From the Irish Caolán, 'slender, slim' (caol, 'slender, narrow', plus a diminutive)Quaid#5001 in the U.S.From the Irish surname McQuaid (Mac Uaid) — 'son of Uaid', the Irish form of Walter, 'ruler of Cass#5068 in the U.S.Short form of Cassius ('hollow, vain', Latin; origin uncertain) or Cassidy ('curly-haired', IriConall#5074 in the U.S.From Irish/Gaelic Conall — con, 'hound/wolf', plus a 'strong' element — 'strong wolf, mighty hoEoghan#5087 in the U.S.From Irish Eoghan, 'born of the yew tree' (or 'young warrior') — the Irish form of Owen/EugeneFergus#5092 in the U.S.From Gaelic Fearghus — fear, 'man', plus gus, 'vigor, force' — 'man of vigor/strength'Kaelan#5117 in the U.S.Modern styling of Irish Caolán — caol, 'slender, narrow', read 'slender warrior/youth'Kayven#5122 in the U.S.A modern name with a Kay- opening and -ven ending (echoing Kevin, 'handsome/gentle birth', IrisKelian#5123 in the U.S.A French/Breton spelling of Kilian — from Irish ceall, 'church; a monk's cell', or cellach, 'stKiyon#5127 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Keon ('God is gracious', an Irish/AA form of Ewan/John) and Kion ('a leadMalone#5138 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O'Maoileoin, 'a devotee/servant of St John'Nolyn#5151 in the U.S.Modern -yn spelling of Nolan — from Irish Ó Nualláin, 'descendant of Nuallán', linked to 'nobleOran#5153 in the U.S.From Irish Odhran/Oran, 'pale green; a little pale/sallow one'; also Hebrew Oran, 'light' (fromTeague#5179 in the U.S.From Irish Tadhg — 'poet, philosopher, bard'Tyren#5188 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the Tyrone/Tyrell sound family — Tyrone from Irish 'land of Eoghan'; no singl
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