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Irish Baby Names
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Irish Girl Names
Quinn#97 in the U.S.Chief; descendant of ConnRory#230 in the U.S.Red king; red-haired rulerAlanna#280 in the U.S.Dear child; fair, bright; little rockAlayna#332 in the U.S.Variant of Alaina or Elaine, from the Old French Alaine (a form of Helen, meaning bright or shiTeagan#341 in the U.S.From the Irish Tadhgan, a diminutive of Tadhg (poet), or from Welsh 'teg' (beautiful, fair) — mRyleigh#344 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Riley, from Irish Gaelic O Raghallaigh (descendant of Raghallach, 'courageoKira#385 in the U.S.Feminine form of Cyrus from Persian Kurush meaning sun or lord; also used as a feminine form ofMurphy#397 in the U.S.Anglicization of Irish Ó Murchadha, from murchadh meaning sea warrior, combining muir (sea) andLana#406 in the U.S.Multiple independent origins: in Hawaiian it means floating or light; in Slavic languages it isMckenna#410 in the U.S.Anglicization of Irish and Scottish Gaelic Mac Cionaodha meaning son of Cionaodh; the name CionMonroe#467 in the U.S.From the Scottish and Irish surname Munro or Monroe, derived from Gaelic 'Bun Rath' (foot of thRylie#478 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Riley, from the Irish surname Ó Raghallaigh (descendant of Raghallach, meanRaegan#506 in the U.S.Feminine variant spelling of Reagan, from Irish Ó Riagáin, derived from riagán meaning 'little Cassidy#541 in the U.S.From Irish Gaelic Ó Caiside, a surname meaning 'descendant of Caiside,' where Caiside may derivMakenna#593 in the U.S.Variant of McKenna, from Irish Gaelic Mac Cionaodha meaning 'son of Cionaodh' (a personal name Keira#622 in the U.S.Anglicised feminine form of Ciara (Irish) or Ceilidh-influenced form, from Irish Gaelic ciar meEileen#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 tRowyn#699 in the U.S.Little red one or rowan tree; a creative spelling of Rowan, from Irish Gaelic ruadhán (little rKennedi#709 in the U.S.Feminine spelling variant of Kennedy, from the Irish Gaelic Cinnéidigh, meaning 'helmeted head'Ryan#715 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Irish Ó Riain or Mac Riain, from the Old Irish name Rían, possibly a dimBridget#724 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic Bríd or Brighid, from the Old Irish Brigit, possibly meaninAshlyn#972 in the U.S.Modern blend of Ashley (from Old English aescleah meaning ash tree meadow) and the Irish name AAshlynn#980 in the U.S.Double-n variant of Ashlyn, blending Old English Ashley (ash tree meadow) and Irish Aisling (drDana#1027 in the U.S.God is my judge; from Hebrew Dan (judge) as a feminine form; also an English place-name from OlKassidy#1039 in the U.S.Curly-haired; or descendant of Caiside; an American respelling of the Irish surname CassidyCasey#1065 in the U.S.Vigilant, watchful; from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (watchful, vigilant)Kara#1075 in the U.S.Dear, beloved; from Italian cara (dear, beloved)Katelyn#1077 in the U.S.Pure; American spelling variant of Caitlin, the Irish form of Catherine, from Greek AikaterineSaoirse#1089 in the U.S.Freedom, liberty; from Irish Gaelic saoirse (freedom)Kiera#1097 in the U.S.Dark or dark-haired; variant of Keira/Ciara, feminine of the Irish name Ciarán, from Irish GaelKacey#1118 in the U.S.Vigilant, watchful; a K-spelling variant of Casey, from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (watchful)Dara#1129 in the U.S.Oak tree; from Irish Gaelic dara/doire (oak, oak grove)Kathleen#1156 in the U.S.Pure; Irish anglicization of Caitlín, the Irish form of Katherine, from Greek AikaterineShea#1159 in the U.S.Admirable; from Irish Gaelic Séaghdha (admirable, fine); or from the shea tree (Vitellaria paraBria#1163 in the U.S.Noble; high; from Irish Gaelic bri (valor, strength, vigor) or a short form of Italian Brianna/Carson#1174 in the U.S.Son of Carr; marsh dweller, or son of the one from the rocky landKeily#1191 in the U.S.Graceful; or slender; a spelling variant of Keeley or Kelly, from Irish Gaelic caol (slender) oKyleigh#1202 in the U.S.Slender or graceful; an alternate spelling of Kylie, which may derive from Irish Gaelic caol (sRylan#1203 in the U.S.Island meadow; or rye land; a spelling variant of Ryland or Riley, from Irish Gaelic raghallachShay#1227 in the U.S.Gift; from Irish Gaelic séaghdha (admirable, fine) or from Hebrew shay (gift)Ryann#1288 in the U.S.Little king; descendant of Rían; double-n spelling variant of Ryan, from Irish Gaelic Ó Riain (Devyn#1295 in the U.S.Poet or bard; a Y-spelling variant of Devon/Devin, from Irish Gaelic Damhán (little deer) or daKaycee#1303 in the U.S.Watchful, alert; from the Irish surname CaseyKodi#1304 in the U.S.Helper; from Irish Gaelic coda (helper, assistant); or from Australian Aboriginal Kodi (cushionAilyn#1318 in the U.S.Beautiful, radiant; bird of beautyCara#1326 in the U.S.Dear, beloved, friendDelainey#1390 in the U.S.From the elder tree grove; descendant of the challengerCiara#1408 in the U.S.Dark-haired, dark beautyRowen#1411 in the U.S.Little red-haired one; from Irish RuadhánKaylie#1454 in the U.S.Slender or graceful; a spelling variant of Kylie/Kaylee, from Irish Gaelic caol (slender) or AuDelani#1469 in the U.S.From the elder tree grove; descendant of the challengerBrenda#1527 in the U.S.Sword; from Old Norse brand (sword, blade) or possibly the feminine of Brendan (Irish: prince)Aislinn#1592 in the U.S.dream, visionKylah#1645 in the U.S.Slender; graceful; from Irish/Scottish Gaelic caol (slender, narrow), or a variant of Kyle (a nAlannah#1674 in the U.S.from the Irish endearment a leanbh meaning "O child, darling"Callahan#1748 in the U.S.lover of churches, devoted to the churchFiadh#1995 in the U.S.wild, wild animal, deer (also 'respect')Moira#2047 in the U.S.Fate, destinyAislynn#2099 in the U.S.dream, vision, a poetic formAoife#2120 in the U.S.radiant beauty, joyfulnessBridgette#2125 in the U.S.exalted one, strength, powerRegan#2295 in the U.S.little king, royally descendedCaitlin#2333 in the U.S.The Irish form of Catherine, ultimately from Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure'.Aislyn#2355 in the U.S.Variant of Aislinn, from Irish aisling, 'dream, vision' — the name of a Gaelic poetic genreCaitlyn#2492 in the U.S.pure, unsulliedAislin#2583 in the U.S.From Irish aisling, 'dream, vision' — a poetic Gaelic word-nameCallan#2616 in the U.S.Anglicisation of the Irish and Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Cathaláin, from cathál meaning battlSheila#2686 in the U.S.Anglicization of Irish Síle, the Gaelic equivalent of Cecilia (from the Roman family name CaeciAnnmarie#2695 in the U.S.grace and belovedRoisin#2716 in the U.S.Little rose; from Irish ros, 'rose', plus a diminutive — Róisín Dubh, 'little dark rose', a poeEvanna#2729 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousMorrigan#2742 in the U.S.From Irish Mór-Ríoghain, 'great queen' or 'phantom queen' — the shape-shifting goddess of war aOona#2768 in the U.S.lambBrigid#2784 in the U.S.The exalted oneMona#2806 in the U.S.noble, aristocratic ladyMaeven#2878 in the U.S.Modern blend of Maeve — Irish 'intoxicating, she who rules' — with the sound of maven, 'expert'Mayve#2984 in the U.S.Spelling of Maeve — from Irish Medb, 'she who intoxicates; intoxicating one' (a legendary warriRowynn#2990 in the U.S.Modern -ynn spelling of Rowan — Irish Ruadhán, 'little red one', and the rowan tree of Norse-CeKyara#3012 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Chiara (Italian) or Kiara, from Latin Clara meaning 'clear, bright, famous'Kodie#3052 in the U.S.Feminine creative spelling of Cody, from Irish surname Ó Cuidighthigh, meaning 'descendant of C
Irish Boy Names
Callan#190 in the U.S.Descendant of Cathalán; battle-mightyRory#199 in the U.S.Red king; from Irish Gaelic Ruaidhri (ruadh: red + ri: king)Callahan#227 in the U.S.Lover of churches; descendant of CeallachánRonan#247 in the U.S.Little seal; seal cubSullivan#314 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish surname O Suilleabhain, from 'suil' (eye) and a diminutive suffix, tCody#318 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish surname O Cuidighthigh, from 'cuidightheach' meaning helpful or aidiCasey#320 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish Cathasach, meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful in battle', from 'cath' (Brady#321 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish surname O Bradaigh, from 'bradach' meaning spirited, thievish, or laAidan#326 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish Aodan, a diminutive of Aodh (fire, the Celtic sun-god), meaning 'litBryan#336 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Brian, from the Old Celtic 'bri' or 'brigh', meaning high, noble, or strongBrian#339 in the U.S.From the Old Celtic 'bri' or 'brigh', meaning high, noble, or strong. Made legendary by the IriGrady#373 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish Gaelic surname O Graidaigh, from 'grade' (noble, illustrious) — meanKayce#375 in the U.S.A creative spelling variant of Casey, from the Irish Gaelic Cathasach, meaning 'vigilant' or 'aDesmond#376 in the U.S.From the Irish territorial name Deas-Mhumhan meaning South Munster; later used as a given name Kieran#389 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Irish Ciarán, from ciar meaning dark or black, with a diminutive suffix; theKian#401 in the U.S.From Irish Cian meaning ancient or enduring; also a form of Persian Kayyan or Kai meaning king Killian#418 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Irish Cillian or Cillín, possibly from ceall meaning church or from ceallachKane#451 in the U.S.From Irish 'Cathan' meaning 'battle' or from the Welsh 'Caen'; also an Anglicization of the IriMack#463 in the U.S.Short form of names beginning with Mac/Mc-, from Scottish and Irish Gaelic 'mac' meaning 'son oQuinn#467 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, meaning 'descendant of Conn,' where Conn derives from the Old IRowen#488 in the U.S.Variant of Rowan, from Irish Gaelic 'ruadhán' meaning 'little red one' (from 'ruadh,' red), andSean#489 in the U.S.Irish form of John, from Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'Yahweh is gracious' or 'God is gracious'; oCollin#493 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Colin; from Scottish Gaelic 'Cailean' meaning young warrior or pup; also usDonovan#496 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Ó Donndubháin, meaning 'descendant of Donndubhán,' composed of 'donn' (dCillian#507 in the U.S.From Old Irish Cellach or Cillín, derived from cill meaning 'church' with a diminutive suffix, Callen#516 in the U.S.Variant of Calan or Cailan, from Scottish/Irish Gaelic cath (battle) + lann (land, enclosure) oFinnegan#526 in the U.S.Anglicisation of Irish Ó Fionnagáin, meaning 'descendant of Fionnagán,' a diminutive of Fionn mEiden#537 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Aiden, from Irish Gaelic Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh meaning 'fire' or 'fiDevin#548 in the U.S.From Irish Gaelic Damhán (meaning 'little stag' or 'fawn') or Daimhín, alternatively from the IKyren#584 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Kieran or Kyran, from Irish Gaelic Ciarán, a diminutive of ciar meaning 'Caiden#602 in the U.S.Variant of Caden, itself a variant of Kaden or Aidan, from Irish Gaelic Aodhán, a diminutive ofKeegan#621 in the U.S.Anglicised form of the Irish Gaelic surname Mac Aodhagáin, meaning 'son of Aodhagán,' a diminutKylian#624 in the U.S.Variant of Killian, the anglicised form of Irish Gaelic Cillian, possibly from ceall ('church,'Shane#636 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Irish Seán, itself derived from the Old French Jehan and ultimately fromMadden#676 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Madáin, from Irish Gaelic madán meaning little dog or hounShawn#682 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Seán, the Irish form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan meaning God is gracious oMac#696 in the U.S.Son of; from Scottish Gaelic and Irish Mac, the prefix meaning 'son of' in Gaelic patronymic suMurphy#754 in the U.S.Sea warrior; sea battler; from Irish Gaelic Ó Murchadha (descendant of Murchadh: muir sea + catBrayan#768 in the U.S.High, noble, or strong; a Spanish-influenced phonetic spelling of Brian, from the Old Celtic elLennon#808 in the U.S.Little cloak; or lover; from Irish Gaelic Ó Leannáin (descendant of Leannán), from leann (cloakKael#903 in the U.S.Modern form of the Irish Gaelic name Caol meaning slender or narrow; also used as a variant of Dillon#930 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Dylan, from Welsh dy (great, large) and llanw (tide, sea); or from Irish GaKaycen#974 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Kasen or Kacen, ultimately derived from the Irish surname Caisin or variaBrennan#1003 in the U.S.Sorrow; teardrop; from Irish Gaelic Ó Braonáin (descendant of Braonán, from braon: teardrop, soAden#1008 in the U.S.Little fire; from Irish Gaelic Aodhan (little fire), a diminutive of Aodh (fire); or from ArabiKace#1016 in the U.S.Bold; vigilant; a K-spelling variant of Case or Casey, from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (vigilant) oKellan#1031 in the U.S.Powerful; possibly from Irish Gaelic Caoilfhinn (caol: slender + fionn: fair/white) or related Kellen#1069 in the U.S.Slender; possibly from Irish Gaelic caol (slender) or German Kellen (ladle, turner; also a GermKody#1070 in the U.S.Helper; Y-spelling variant of Cody, from Irish Gaelic coda (helper, assistant)Lyam#1086 in the U.S.Resolute protector; a Y-spelling variant of Liam, the Irish short form of William, from GermaniBrendan#1098 in the U.S.Prince; brave; from Irish Gaelic Breandán, from Brittonic brenhin (king, prince) or from Welsh Cullen#1108 in the U.S.Holly; descendant of Cuilinn; from Irish Gaelic Cuilinn (holly tree) with Ó (descendant of) preDarren#1135 in the U.S.Great; or possibly from the Irish Gaelic Dara (oak) with the -en suffix; or an anglicization ofBraden#1152 in the U.S.Broad valley; salmonKacey#1155 in the U.S.Vigilant, watchful; a K-spelling variant of Casey, from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (watchful, vigilKasey#1162 in the U.S.Vigilant, watchful; a Ka-spelling variant of Casey, from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (vigilant, watcKilian#1167 in the U.S.Little church; or bright-headed; from Irish Gaelic Cillian, from cill (church) with a diminutivOren#1184 in the U.S.Pine tree; also light or paleEyden#1205 in the U.S.Little fire, small flameCory#1245 in the U.S.Hollow; god's peace; from Irish Gaelic coire (hollow, cauldron) or Old Norse kori (hollow); alsRian#1250 in the U.S.Little king; descendant of the kingMonroe#1262 in the U.S.Mouth of the Roe River; from the place nameKenny#1271 in the U.S.Born of fire; handsome; diminutive of KennethSeamus#1280 in the U.S.He who supplants, grips the heelCormac#1298 in the U.S.Son of the chariot; charioteerKeenan#1307 in the U.S.Ancient; little ancient one; from Irish Gaelic Cianán (little Cian: ancient, enduring)Roan#1309 in the U.S.Little red-haired one; roan colorCian#1310 in the U.S.From the Old Irish Cían, meaning 'ancient', 'enduring', or 'long-lasting'. In Irish mythology, Coleman#1311 in the U.S.Dove keeper; follower of Saint ColumbaCaysen#1339 in the U.S.Son of the watchful one; Casey variantTorin#1350 in the U.S.Chief; lord; from Irish Gaelic toran (chief) or torc (boar, strength) — possibly the same CeltiTyrone#1392 in the U.S.Land of Owen; Owen's territoryKaine#1432 in the U.S.Warrior; a tributeFinnick#1437 in the U.S.Fair, white, pure; literary nameNiam#1441 in the U.S.Bright, radiant, of golden beautyGlenn#1443 in the U.S.Valley; narrow mountain valleyRoss#1465 in the U.S.Headland, promontory; high cape of landFinnian#1487 in the U.S.From Irish 'fionn' (white, fair, blessed), borne by early Irish saints.Barry#1520 in the U.S.Fair-haired, white-headedShea#1552 in the U.S.an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Séaghdha, from a byname meaning 'stately', 'admirableDwayne#1565 in the U.S.Little dark one; dark-coloredKeon#1578 in the U.S.Small ancient one; from Irish Gaelic Caoimhín (caoim: kind, gentle + fhinn: fair) — an AmericanTeagan#1631 in the U.S.Little poet; poet's offspringEamon#1646 in the U.S.Anglicized Irish form of Eamonn/Edmund, from Old English 'ead' ('wealth') and 'mund' ('protectoConan#1678 in the U.S.Little wolfNiall#1706 in the U.S.An Old Irish name of debated origin, commonly interpreted as 'champion' or 'passionate'; borne Ean#1797 in the U.S.God is gracious; Gaelic form of JohnKennedy#1842 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Cinnéide, meaning 'helmeted head' or 'misshapen head', from ceann 'head'.Orin#1859 in the U.S.light, pine treeKelly#1881 in the U.S.From Irish Ceallach, possibly 'bright-headed' or 'strife'Kallan#1912 in the U.S.Powerful; brook; from Irish Gaelic Caoilfhinn (caol: slender + fionn: fair/white) or ScandinaviCael#1945 in the U.S.Slender; victorious people; from Irish Gaelic Cael (slender, narrow) or a variant of Caelum (LaKyran#2133 in the U.S.Variant of Ciarán, 'little dark one', from Irish ciar 'dark, black'.Adair#2145 in the U.S.Oak ford; from Scottish/Irish Gaelic Ath Dara (ford of the oak tree)Orrin#2278 in the U.S.pine tree (Hebrew); pale (Irish)Quade#2299 in the U.S.descendant of Uaid, strongAngus#2363 in the U.S.One strengthNolen#2381 in the U.S.Champion; noble; from Irish Gaelic Nuallain (descendant of Nuall: famous, noble, champion)Donavan#2426 in the U.S.Variant of Donovan, from Irish Ó Donndubháin, 'descendant of Donndubhán' — a name combining donFitzgerald#2427 in the U.S.son of Gerald, spear-rulerKeelan#2463 in the U.S.Little slender one; anglicized Irish Caolan, from caol (slender, narrow) plus diminutive -an.Niles#2506 in the U.S.English and Scandinavian surname form of Niel/Neil, from Old Norse Njal or Irish Niall meaning Conley#2521 in the U.S.wise, brave chiefCassidy#2575 in the U.S.curly-haired, descendant of CaisideFinnigan#2615 in the U.S.White, blessedBurke#2649 in the U.S.Dweller at or from the fortified settlement or boroughDara#2686 in the U.S.From Persian Dara, 'wealthy, possessor, king' (as Darius); also Hebrew Dara, a wise man, and IrEoin#2810 in the U.S.Irish form of John — Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — borrowed directly from Latin IohannesKaceyon#2819 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Kacey ('vigilant', Irish Casey) to an -on ending; no single fixed rootBraiden#2842 in the U.S.Salmon; from Irish Gaelic bradan (salmon) — a -aiden spelling variant of Braden/BraydenCaelan#2892 in the U.S.Slender, narrow; anglicized form of Irish Caolán, from caol, 'slender'Nilan#2916 in the U.S.Champion or winner; an anglicization of the Irish Gaelic Niallán, a diminutive of Niall meaningBlayne#2945 in the U.S.Yellow or golden; a variant spelling of Blaine, from the Scottish Gaelic bla or blaan meaning yKonner#2961 in the U.S.Lover of hounds; strong-willed; K-spelling variant of Connor, from Irish Gaelic Conchobhar (conAidyn#2994 in the U.S.Little fire; fiery one; Y-spelling variant of Aidan, from Irish Gaelic Aodhan (diminutive of AoCallaghan#3002 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Ceallacháin, 'descendant of Cellachán' — a king of Munster whose name is variouslyDempsey#3004 in the U.S.Origin uncertainKadyn#3018 in the U.S.Fighter; son of Cadan; a Y-spelling variant of Kaden/Caden, from Irish Gaelic cadan (spirit of Roran#3029 in the U.S.Little red one; possibly from Irish Gaelic Roran (a diminutive form related to ruadh: red) or a
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