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 meaninKatelyn#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)Kyleigh#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 RuadhánCara#1294 in the U.S.Dear, beloved, friendCarson#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 challengerCiara#1361 in the U.S.Dark-haired, dark beautyDelani#1368 in the U.S.From the elder tree grove; descendant of the challengerAilyn#1378 in the U.S.Beautiful, radiant; bird of beautyKaycee#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"Caitlin#1679 in the U.S.The Irish form of Catherine, ultimately from Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure'.Moira#1901 in the U.S.Fate, destinySheila#2024 in the U.S.Anglicization of Irish Síle, the Gaelic equivalent of Cecilia (from the Roman family name CaeciMona#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?Annmarie#2433 in the U.S.grace and belovedOona#2474 in the U.S.lambFiadh#2509 in the U.S.wild, wild animal, deer (also 'respect')Brigid#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, Callan#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 BrianKaily#3091 in the U.S.Slender, fair; a modern spelling variant of Kaylee, from the Irish Gaelic caol (slender) or a vNiah#3099 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Nia, meaning purpose (Swahili) or brightness or lustrous (Welsh, from NiaAine#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'.Kaely#3188 in the U.S.Creative spelling of Kaylee/Kayleigh, from Irish Gaelic caol meaning 'slender, narrow, gracefulKodie#3192 in the U.S.Feminine creative spelling of Cody, from Irish surname Ó Cuidighthigh, meaning 'descendant of CMuriel#3198 in the U.S.From the Old Irish and Scottish Gaelic name Muirgeal or Muireall, composed of muir (sea) and geRian#3202 in the U.S.Irish form of Ryan, from Old Irish Rían, derived from the root rí (king) with a diminutive suffRylei#3205 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Riley, from Old English Ryge-leah meaning 'rye clearing' or 'rye meadow'; aDillon#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'Fallyn#3288 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Fallon, from the Irish surname Ó Fallamhain, usually traced to a word foNeve#3357 in the U.S.Bright, radiant; anglicized spelling of Irish Niamh, a goddess of Tír na nÓgEleen#3514 in the U.S.Variant of Eileen — itself an Irish form of Helen, from Greek for 'torch, light' — or a short EHennessy#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 'pLarkin#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 poeBrady#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 Meara#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; rArin#4469 in the U.S.Spelling linked to Erin ('Ireland') and Aaron ('mountain of strength/exalted'); routes layered

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 Kellan#919 in the U.S.Powerful; possibly from Irish Gaelic Caoilfhinn (caol: slender + fionn: fair/white) or related Dillon#930 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Dylan, from Welsh dy (great, large) and llanw (tide, sea); or from Irish GaDarren#953 in the U.S.Great; or possibly from the Irish Gaelic Dara (oak) with the -en suffix; or an anglicization ofKaycen#974 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Kasen or Kacen, ultimately derived from the Irish surname Caisin or variaAden#997 in the U.S.Little fire; from Irish Gaelic Aodhan (little fire), a diminutive of Aodh (fire); or from ArabiKace#999 in the U.S.Bold; vigilant; a K-spelling variant of Case or Casey, from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (vigilant) oBrendan#1009 in the U.S.Prince; brave; from Irish Gaelic Breandán, from Brittonic brenhin (king, prince) or from Welsh Kellen#1030 in the U.S.Slender; possibly from Irish Gaelic caol (slender) or German Kellen (ladle, turner; also a GermKacey#1043 in the U.S.Vigilant, watchful; a K-spelling variant of Casey, from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (watchful, vigilKilian#1050 in the U.S.Little church; or bright-headed; from Irish Gaelic Cillian, from cill (church) with a diminutivBrennan#1054 in the U.S.Sorrow; teardrop; from Irish Gaelic Ó Braonáin (descendant of Braonán, from braon: teardrop, soLyam#1092 in the U.S.Resolute protector; a Y-spelling variant of Liam, the Irish short form of William, from GermaniCory#1093 in the U.S.Hollow; god's peace; from Irish Gaelic coire (hollow, cauldron) or Old Norse kori (hollow); alsKody#1099 in the U.S.Helper; Y-spelling variant of Cody, from Irish Gaelic coda (helper, assistant)Cullen#1129 in the U.S.Holly; descendant of Cuilinn; from Irish Gaelic Cuilinn (holly tree) with Ó (descendant of) preKeon#1155 in the U.S.Small ancient one; from Irish Gaelic Caoimhín (caoim: kind, gentle + fhinn: fair) — an AmericanKasey#1163 in the U.S.Vigilant, watchful; a Ka-spelling variant of Casey, from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (vigilant, watcTorin#1164 in the U.S.Chief; lord; from Irish Gaelic toran (chief) or torc (boar, strength) — possibly the same CeltiKeenan#1215 in the U.S.Ancient; little ancient one; from Irish Gaelic Cianán (little Cian: ancient, enduring)Braden#1246 in the U.S.Broad valley; salmonCormac#1254 in the U.S.Son of the chariot; charioteerRian#1262 in the U.S.Little king; descendant of the kingColeman#1279 in the U.S.Dove keeper; follower of Saint ColumbaMonroe#1282 in the U.S.Mouth of the Roe River; from the place nameTyrone#1333 in the U.S.Land of Owen; Owen's territoryEyden#1342 in the U.S.Little fire, small flameRoan#1350 in the U.S.Little red-haired one; roan colorKenny#1354 in the U.S.Born of fire; handsome; diminutive of KennethRoss#1359 in the U.S.Headland, promontory; high cape of landGlenn#1362 in the U.S.Valley; narrow mountain valleyCaysen#1367 in the U.S.Son of the watchful one; Casey variantEan#1368 in the U.S.God is gracious; Gaelic form of JohnFinnick#1378 in the U.S.Fair, white, pure; literary nameOren#1380 in the U.S.Pine tree; also light or paleBarry#1415 in the U.S.Fair-haired, white-headedDwayne#1423 in the U.S.Little dark one; dark-coloredNiam#1439 in the U.S.Bright, radiant, of golden beautySeamus#1450 in the U.S.He who supplants, grips the heelTeagan#1462 in the U.S.Little poet; poet's offspringKaine#1468 in the U.S.Warrior; a tributeShea#1494 in the U.S.an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Séaghdha, from a byname meaning 'stately', 'admirableEamon#1497 in the U.S.Anglicized Irish form of Eamonn/Edmund, from Old English 'ead' ('wealth') and 'mund' ('protectoFinnian#1520 in the U.S.From Irish 'fionn' (white, fair, blessed), borne by early Irish saints.Cian#1525 in the U.S.From the Old Irish Cían, meaning 'ancient', 'enduring', or 'long-lasting'. In Irish mythology, Kelly#1579 in the U.S.From Irish Ceallach, possibly 'bright-headed' or 'strife'Niall#1582 in the U.S.An Old Irish name of debated origin, commonly interpreted as 'champion' or 'passionate'; borne Kennedy#1738 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Cinnéide, meaning 'helmeted head' or 'misshapen head', from ceann 'head'.Kyran#1972 in the U.S.Variant of Ciarán, 'little dark one', from Irish ciar 'dark, black'.Conan#2010 in the U.S.Little wolfAngus#2149 in the U.S.One strengthKeelan#2194 in the U.S.Little slender one; anglicized Irish Caolan, from caol (slender, narrow) plus diminutive -an.Fitzgerald#2239 in the U.S.son of Gerald, spear-rulerOrin#2246 in the U.S.light, pine treeFinan#2265 in the U.S.fair one, whiteQuade#2296 in the U.S.descendant of Uaid, strongCassidy#2308 in the U.S.curly-haired, descendant of CaisideConley#2309 in the U.S.wise, brave chiefAidyn#2333 in the U.S.Little fire; fiery one; Y-spelling variant of Aidan, from Irish Gaelic Aodhan (diminutive of AoKadyn#2348 in the U.S.Fighter; son of Cadan; a Y-spelling variant of Kaden/Caden, from Irish Gaelic cadan (spirit of Nolen#2353 in the U.S.Champion; noble; from Irish Gaelic Nuallain (descendant of Nuall: famous, noble, champion)Adair#2363 in the U.S.Oak ford; from Scottish/Irish Gaelic Ath Dara (ford of the oak tree)Cael#2369 in the U.S.Slender; victorious people; from Irish Gaelic Cael (slender, narrow) or a variant of Caelum (LaKallan#2379 in the U.S.Powerful; brook; from Irish Gaelic Caoilfhinn (caol: slender + fionn: fair/white) or ScandinaviBraeden#2389 in the U.S.Salmon; descendant of Bradán; from Irish Gaelic Bradan (salmon) — a spelling variant of Braden/Braiden#2390 in the U.S.Salmon; from Irish Gaelic bradan (salmon) — a -aiden spelling variant of Braden/BraydenKonner#2425 in the U.S.Lover of hounds; strong-willed; K-spelling variant of Connor, from Irish Gaelic Conchobhar (conRoran#2430 in the U.S.Little red one; possibly from Irish Gaelic Roran (a diminutive form related to ruadh: red) or aFerris#2446 in the U.S.Rocky spur; iron; from Scottish Gaelic Fearghus (man + choice/strength) anglicized as Ferris, oOrrin#2691 in the U.S.pine tree (Hebrew); pale (Irish)Finnigan#2796 in the U.S.White, blessedDempsey#2833 in the U.S.Origin uncertainNilan#2977 in the U.S.Champion or winner; an anglicization of the Irish Gaelic Niallán, a diminutive of Niall meaningBlayne#2993 in the U.S.Yellow or golden; a variant spelling of Blaine, from the Scottish Gaelic bla or blaan meaning yLeam#3015 in the U.S.Strong-willed warrior; protector (as variant of Liam)Rooney#3079 in the U.S.Irish surname from Gaelic Ó Ruanaidh, meaning descendant of Ruanaidh, from ruanaidh meaning herKiernan#3119 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Ciarnaigh, meaning 'descendant of Ciarán,' from Gaelic cQuill#3136 in the U.S.From Middle English quil ('hollow stalk,' 'quill feather'), possibly also a short form of the IKailen#3182 in the U.S.Variant of Caelan/Kaylen from Irish caol meaning 'slender, narrow, thin'Niles#3189 in the U.S.English and Scandinavian surname form of Niel/Neil, from Old Norse Njal or Irish Niall meaning Tadhg#3198 in the U.S.Poet, philosopher; a person skilled in verse and learningBurke#3218 in the U.S.Dweller at or from the fortified settlement or boroughClancy#3220 in the U.S.From Irish Mac Fhlannchaidh, 'son of Flannchadh', a name built on flann, 'red, ruddy', usually Donavan#3225 in the U.S.Variant of Donovan, from Irish Ó Donndubháin, 'descendant of Donndubhán' — a name combining donKyllian#3298 in the U.S.French-favored spelling of Killian/Cillian, an Irish saint's name debated between cill, 'churchCaelan#3330 in the U.S.Slender, narrow; anglicized form of Irish Caolán, from caol, 'slender'Nevin#3359 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Gaelic Naomhín, 'little saint', via surnames like MacNevinNyles#3363 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Niles, from Niall — an Irish name traditionally read as 'champion' or 'cloRion#3368 in the U.S.Variant of Ryan — from Irish Ó Riain, 'descendant of Rian', often glossed 'little king' — or a Connell#3393 in the U.S.From Irish Conall — traditionally 'strong as a wolf' (con, 'wolf/hound', plus a strength elemenEoin#3399 in the U.S.Irish form of John — Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — borrowed directly from Latin IohannesTeegan#3441 in the U.S.Double-e spelling of Teagan, from Irish Tadhgán — diminutive of Tadhg, 'poet, philosopher'Callaghan#3460 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Ceallacháin, 'descendant of Cellachán' — a king of Munster whose name is variouslyLochlann#3485 in the U.S.From Irish/Scottish Gaelic Lochlann — loch, 'lake/fjord' — meaning 'land of the lakes', historiDara#3525 in the U.S.From Persian Dara, 'wealthy, possessor, king' (as Darius); also Hebrew Dara, a wise man, and IrDarin#3526 in the U.S.Variant of Darren — of uncertain Irish origin — sometimes linked to Persian Dara/Darius, 'posseKeilan#3550 in the U.S.Variant of Kellen/Cillian — Irish, linked to 'slender, bright-headed' or 'little church'; a modSully#3577 in the U.S.Pet form of Sullivan — Irish Ó Súileabháin, 'dark/hawk eyes' — also an English place-name, 'souAran#3595 in the U.S.From the Aran Islands of Ireland (Irish Árainn, 'kidney-shaped ridge'); also a biblical Aran; aBrennen#3606 in the U.S.Spelling of Brennan — from Irish Ó Braonáin, 'descendant of Braonán' (braon, 'drop, sorrow'); sCary#3607 in the U.S.From an English place/river name (the Cary in Somerset) and an Irish surname; popularized by acConall#3610 in the U.S.From Irish/Gaelic Conall — con, 'hound/wolf', plus a 'strong' element — 'strong wolf, mighty hoErin#3616 in the U.S.From Irish Éirinn, a form of Éire, 'Ireland'; a poetic name for the island itself, used for botMckay#3648 in the U.S.From the Scottish/Irish surname MacKay — 'son of Aodh', Aodh being a fire-god/name meaning 'firNolyn#3656 in the U.S.Modern -yn spelling of Nolan — from Irish Ó Nualláin, 'descendant of Nuallán', linked to 'nobleQuinlan#3659 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Caoindealbháin, 'descendant of Caoindealbhán' — linked to 'gracefully shaped, wellBrennon#3692 in the U.S.Spelling of Brennan — from Irish Ó Braonáin, 'descendant of Braonán' (braon, 'drop, sorrow'); sBrogan#3693 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Brógáin — bróg, 'shoe, boot', plus a diminutive — 'little shoe'; an early saint's Cashel#3696 in the U.S.From Irish caiseal, 'stone fort, ring-fort' (from Latin castellum, 'castle'); the famous Rock oKaelan#3724 in the U.S.Modern styling of Irish Caolán — caol, 'slender, narrow', read 'slender warrior/youth'Troi#3764 in the U.S.-i spelling of Troy — the Irish surname ('foot soldier') and the legendary besieged cityCalan#3796 in the U.S.From Welsh calan, 'first day of the month/season' (Calan Gaeaf, etc.) — or an anglicized CaolánCohan#3800 in the U.S.From Irish surname lines (Ó Cadháin, 'wild goose' readings) — Broadway-famous via George M. CohDarcy#3805 in the U.S.From Norman d'Arcy, 'from Arcy', or Irish Ó Dorchaidhe, 'dark one' — Pride and Prejudice's leadHagan#3819 in the U.S.From Irish Ó hÁgáin ('descendant of young Aodh/Hugh' — fire lines) or Germanic Hagen ('enclosurDaire#3992 in the U.S.From Irish Daire, 'fruitful, fertile' — a legendary name linked to oak groves (doire)Egan#3998 in the U.S.From Irish Mac Aodhagáin — from Aodh, 'fire' — 'little fiery one, son of little Aodh'Hogan#4005 in the U.S.From Irish Ó hÓgáin — from óg, 'young' — 'descendant of the young one, youth'Kayn#4012 in the U.S.Spelling of Kane — Irish Ó Catháin, 'battle, warrior', or Welsh cain, 'beautiful/clear'; routesKollin#4017 in the U.S.K-spelling of Collin/Colin — Irish cuilein, 'young pup/cub', or a form of Nicholas, 'victory ofRegan#4035 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Riagáin — possibly 'little king' or 'impulsive one' — a clan surnameShayne#4042 in the U.S.-yne spelling of Shane — an Irish form of John (Seán), Hebrew 'God is gracious'Torrin#4047 in the U.S.From Gaelic/Irish — linked to 'chief' (Toirdhealbhach lines) or 'tor', a rocky peak; routes layCovey#4082 in the U.S.From the word covey, 'a small flock (of partridges/quail)', or an Irish surname (Mac CobhthaighKori#4132 in the U.S.K-spelling of Corey — from Old Norse/Irish roots, variously 'hollow, ravine' or linked to 'God'Oisin#4145 in the U.S.From Irish Oisín — from os, 'deer' — 'little deer, fawn'; the great poet-warrior of legendTiernan#4166 in the U.S.From Irish Tighearnán — from tighearna, 'lord' — 'little lord, kingly'Bradyn#4197 in the U.S.-yn spelling of Braden — from Irish Ó Bradáin, 'descendant of Bradán (salmon)', or English 'broCaidyn#4199 in the U.S.Cai-/-yn spelling of Caden — possibly Irish Cadán, 'spirit of battle', or a modern coinage; rouCalihan#4200 in the U.S.Spelling of Callahan — from Irish Ó Ceallacháin, possibly 'bright-headed' or 'strife/contentionCavan#4202 in the U.S.From the Irish county Cavan ('the hollow') or the name Caomhán, 'handsome, gentle'; routes layeDelvin#4208 in the U.S.Linked to Delwin ('proud/good friend') or Irish Devlin ('fierce courage'); also 'from the dale'Khylin#4252 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Kylin/Kylan (linked to Irish caol, 'slender') with a Khy- styling; no siBreon#4323 in the U.S.Spelling of Brian/Breon — from Irish, possibly 'noble, high' or 'strong'; routes debatedKallahan#4358 in the U.S.K-spelling of Callahan — from Irish O'Ceallachain, possibly 'bright-headed' or 'strife, contentKavin#4362 in the U.S.Spelling of Kevin — Irish Caoimhin, 'handsome, gentle, beloved'; also Tamil kavin, 'beauty'; roKegan#4365 in the U.S.Spelling of Keegan — from Irish Mac Aodhagain, 'descendant of Aodhagan' (little Aodh, 'fire')Keiden#4366 in the U.S.Spelling of Kaden/Caden — a modern name (echoing Irish Cadan, 'fighter/spirit'); routes layeredMckinley#4380 in the U.S.From Scottish/Irish Mac Fhionnlaigh, 'son of Fionnlagh (fair hero/warrior)'; here for boysFergus#4453 in the U.S.From Gaelic Fearghus — fear, 'man', plus gus, 'vigor, force' — 'man of vigor/strength'

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