From the Emerald Isle
Irish Baby Names
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Explore 1746 baby names with a irish feel. Every name links to a full page with its sourced meaning, origin, popularity chart, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation. Names are listed most-popular first.
Irish Girl Names
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, graceful▶Kodie#3192 in the U.S.Feminine creative spelling of Cody, from Irish surname Ó Cuidighthigh, meaning 'descendant of C▶Muriel#3198 in the U.S.From the Old Irish and Scottish Gaelic name Muirgeal or Muireall, composed of muir (sea) and ge▶Rian#3202 in the U.S.Irish form of Ryan, from Old Irish Rían, derived from the root rí (king) with a diminutive suff▶Rylei#3205 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Riley, from Old English Ryge-leah meaning 'rye clearing' or 'rye meadow'; a▶Dillon#3228 in the U.S.Irish surname from the Norman given name Dillon, possibly from de Leon, 'of the lion'▶Kayley#3238 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Ó Caollaidhe, from caol, 'slender'▶Fallyn#3288 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Fallon, from the Irish surname Ó Fallamhain, usually traced to a word fo▶Neve#3357 in the U.S.Bright, radiant; anglicized spelling of Irish Niamh, a goddess of Tír na nÓg▶Eleen#3514 in the U.S.Variant of Eileen — itself an Irish form of Helen, from Greek for 'torch, light' — or a short E▶Desheila#3517 in the U.S.Desheila is a coined name joining the De- prefix to Sheila, the Irish Sile, an anglicized form ▶Hennessy#3524 in the U.S.From Irish Ó hAonghusa, 'descendant of Aonghus' — a name linked to the god Aengus, 'one strengt▶Kaitlynn#3528 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Kaitlyn, from Irish Caitlín — a form of Katherine, long associated with 'p▶Larkin#3535 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Lorcáin, 'descendant of Lorcán' — lorcán meaning 'fierce, rough, cruel' — with the▶Teegan#3557 in the U.S.Double-e spelling of Teagan, from Irish Tadhgán — diminutive of Tadhg, 'poet, philosopher'▶Aislyn#3567 in the U.S.Variant of Aislinn, from Irish aisling, 'dream, vision' — the name of a Gaelic poetic genre▶Bryana#3577 in the U.S.Variant of Briana, the feminine of Brian — an Irish name traditionally read 'noble' or 'high'▶Maeven#3608 in the U.S.Modern blend of Maeve — Irish 'intoxicating, she who rules' — with the sound of maven, 'expert'▶Roisin#3624 in the U.S.Little rose; from Irish ros, 'rose', plus a diminutive — Róisín Dubh, 'little dark rose', a poe▶Brady#3646 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Brádaigh, 'descendant of Brádach' — a name possibly meaning 'spirited' or 'broad' ▶Conley#3649 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Conghaile, 'descendant of Conghal' — con, 'hound/wolf', plus a valor element — use▶Allana#3691 in the U.S.Feminine of Alan — 'little rock' or 'harmony' — also echoing Irish a leanbh, 'child/darling'; d▶Alonna#3692 in the U.S.Variant of Alana — feminine of Alan, 'little rock' or 'harmony' — with an -onna styling▶Elva#3703 in the U.S.An anglicized Irish name (from Ailbhe, 'white, bright') and/or a feminine echoing 'elf'; vintag▶Rowynn#3731 in the U.S.Modern -ynn spelling of Rowan — Irish Ruadhán, 'little red one', and the rowan tree of Norse-Ce▶Morrigan#3788 in the U.S.From Irish Mór-Ríoghain, 'great queen' or 'phantom queen' — the shape-shifting goddess of war a▶Alanie#3810 in the U.S.Variant of Alani/Alana — feminine of Alan, 'little rock, harmony'; Hawaiian alani is the orange▶Codi#3823 in the U.S.-i spelling of Cody — from Irish Ó Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of the helpful one' — leaning fema▶Kynnedi#3844 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Kennedy — Irish Ó Cinnéide, 'helmeted/armored head, chief' — the president▶Tully#3941 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Taithligh, 'descendant of Taithleach' ('quiet, peaceable') — also Cicero's clan na▶Darci#3974 in the U.S.-i spelling of Darcy — Norman d'Arcy, 'from Arcy', or Irish Ó Dorchaidhe, 'dark one'▶Finleigh#3982 in the U.S.-leigh styling of Finley — Gaelic Fionnlagh, 'fair-haired hero/warrior' — for girls▶Aislin#4031 in the U.S.From Irish aisling, 'dream, vision' — a poetic Gaelic word-name▶Keagan#4067 in the U.S.-ea- spelling of Keegan — Irish Mac Aodhagáin, from Aodh, 'fire' — 'little fiery one'▶Keari#4068 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the Ke-/-ari sound family (echoing Keri, Kerry, Amari); no single fixed root▶Kerrigan#4069 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Ciaragáin — from ciar, 'dark, black' — 'descendant of the little dark one'▶Kylan#4070 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the Ky-/-lan family, echoing Irish caol, 'slender, narrow' (Kyle); no single ▶Makinley#4081 in the U.S.Spelling of McKinley — Gaelic Mac Fhionnlaigh, 'son of Finlay (the fair hero)'▶Neila#4085 in the U.S.Feminine of Niall ('champion, cloud'), or linked to Sanskrit nila, 'dark blue, sapphire'; route▶Enya#4126 in the U.S.Anglicized spelling of Eithne — Irish, 'kernel, grain' (or linked to 'fire'); the singer's stag▶Kiarah#4147 in the U.S.-ah spelling of Kiara — Irish Ciara, 'dark', or Italian Chiara, 'bright, clear'; routes layered▶Maevry#4149 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Maeve (Irish, 'she who intoxicates/rules') to an -ry ending; constructio▶Rilee#4168 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Riley — Old English 'rye clearing', or Irish Ó Raghallaigh, 'valiant'; routes l▶Ryley#4171 in the U.S.-ey spelling of Riley — Old English 'rye clearing', or Irish Ó Raghallaigh, 'valiant'; routes l▶Blaine#4195 in the U.S.From Gaelic blian, 'thin, lean', or linked to St. Blane; a Scottish surname and saint's name▶Brianne#4197 in the U.S.Feminine of Brian — Celtic/Irish, likely 'high, noble' or 'strong, virtuous'▶Callyn#4198 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Cal- opening (Callan/caol, 'slender') to the -lyn ending; no single fi▶Carsen#4199 in the U.S.-en spelling of Carson — a Scottish/Irish surname, possibly 'son of the marsh-dweller' or from ▶Ena#4213 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Irish Eithne ('kernel; fire') or a short form of Helena ('light'); routes la▶Karsen#4235 in the U.S.K-spelling of Carson — a Scottish/Irish surname, possibly 'son of the marsh-dweller' or from a ▶Liam#4239 in the U.S.An Irish short form of William — from Germanic, 'a resolute protector; will + helmet'; overwhel▶Meara#4249 in the U.S.From Irish O'Meara — possibly 'merry, full of mirth' or linked to 'the sea'; routes debated▶Kaycie#4321 in the U.S.-cie spelling of Kacie/Casey — from Irish O'Cathasaigh, 'vigilant, watchful'; also a K.C. initi▶Aryn#4378 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Erin/Aaron lines — Erin from Irish Eire, 'Ireland'; also a feminine Aaron echo; r▶Ayden#4380 in the U.S.A spelling of Aiden/Aidan — from Irish, 'little fire; fiery; born of fire'; mostly a boys' name▶Arin#4469 in the U.S.Spelling linked to Erin ('Ireland') and Aaron ('mountain of strength/exalted'); routes layered▶Rileigh#4531 in the U.S.-leigh spelling of Riley — from Old English 'rye clearing' or Irish O'Reilly, 'valiant, courage▶Aisling#4547 in the U.S.From Irish aisling, 'a dream, a vision' (a poetic genre where Ireland appears as a woman)▶Kennadi#4597 in the U.S.-i spelling of Kennedy — from Irish O'Cinneidigh, 'helmeted head' or 'misshapen head'; here for▶Alahna#4654 in the U.S.-h- spelling of Alana — Irish, feminine of Alan ('little rock' or 'harmony'); also Hawaiian 'of▶Alanny#4655 in the U.S.Modern Latina coinage joining Alan-/Alana ('harmony') to a -nny ending; construction informal▶Cailee#4667 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Kaylee/Kayleigh (a Kay- + -lee blend, sometimes linked to Irish caol, 's▶Cayleigh#4671 in the U.S.Spelling of Kayleigh — linked to the Gaelic ceilidh, 'a festive gathering/dance', or 'slender';▶Dempsey#4675 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O'Diomasaigh, 'proud, haughty'; here for girls▶Korie#4704 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Cori/Corey — from Greek kore, 'maiden', or an Irish/Old Norse surname ('hollow,▶Seanna#4746 in the U.S.Feminine of Sean — the Irish John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'▶Aeryn#4758 in the U.S.Spelling of Erin — from Irish Eire, 'Ireland'; also linked to 'peace'; here styled Aeryn; route▶Alaynah#4760 in the U.S.-h spelling of Alayna/Alana — the feminine of Alan ('little rock' or 'harmony'); also a Gaelic ▶Allena#4761 in the U.S.Double-l spelling of Alena/Alana — the feminine of Alan ('little rock' or 'harmony'), or a Slav▶Arleen#4767 in the U.S.-ee- spelling of Arlene — possibly a feminine of Arlen ('pledge, oath'), or a variant of Marlen▶Brelynn#4777 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Bre- (echoing Bree/Bria) to the -lynn ending; no single fixed root▶Codie#4786 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Cody — from Irish O'Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of the helpful one'; here for gir▶Devany#4789 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Devaney/O'Duibheannaigh, 'descendant of the dark-haired one'; routes lay▶Eilyn#4791 in the U.S.Modern Latina coinage echoing Eileen/Aileen ('bright, shining', a form of Helen) and Ailyn; rou▶Keysi#4816 in the U.S.Latina phonetic spelling of Casey/Kacey — from Irish O'Cathasaigh, 'vigilant, watchful' (or 'br▶Mayve#4832 in the U.S.Spelling of Maeve — from Irish Medb, 'she who intoxicates; intoxicating one' (a legendary warri▶Nolan#4843 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O Nuallain — 'a champion; descendant of the noble/famous one'; mostly a ▶Ryanne#4852 in the U.S.Feminine form of Ryan — from Irish O'Riain, 'descendant of Rian (little king)'; with a -anne en▶Shaelynn#4855 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Shae (from Shea, 'admirable/hawk-like') to the -lynn ending; no single f▶Cody#4903 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O'Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of the helpful one'; here for girls▶Erynn#4914 in the U.S.-ynn spelling of Erin — from Irish Eire, 'Ireland'; also linked to 'peace'; routes layered▶Maureen#4969 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Mairin — an Irish diminutive of Mary ('beloved; star of the sea') — 'little ▶Caelynn#5032 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Cae-/Kay- sound (echoing Cael/Kayla) to the -lynn ending; no single fi▶Cailynn#5033 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Cai-/Kay- sound (echoing Cailin, Irish 'a girl', and Kayla) to the -ly▶Kaileen#5066 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Kai-/Kay- sound (echoing Cailin, Irish 'a girl', and Kayla) to the -le▶Kaitlin#5067 in the U.S.Spelling of Caitlin — the Irish form of Katherine, linked to Greek katharos, 'pure'▶Norrine#5067 in the U.S.Norrine varies the spelling of Noreen, the Irish diminutive of Nora, which itself traces to the▶Kayci#5070 in the U.S.-ci spelling of Casey/Kacey — from the Irish surname O'Cathasaigh, 'vigilant, watchful'▶Aiden#5137 in the U.S.From Irish Aodhan/Aedan, 'little fire' (from Aodh, a sun-god); predominantly a boys' name; here▶Anam#5150 in the U.S.From Arabic anam, 'a blessing, a gift; creatures, living beings'; also Irish anam, 'a soul'; he▶
Irish Boy Names
Kailen#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 learning▶Burke#3218 in the U.S.Dweller at or from the fortified settlement or borough▶Clancy#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 don▶Kyllian#3298 in the U.S.French-favored spelling of Killian/Cillian, an Irish saint's name debated between cill, 'church▶Caelan#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 MacNevin▶Gleason#3362 in the U.S.Gleason is an anglicized form of the Irish O Glasain, from glas, 'green, gray, or silver,' comb▶Nyles#3363 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Niles, from Niall — an Irish name traditionally read as 'champion' or 'clo▶Rion#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 elemen▶Eoin#3399 in the U.S.Irish form of John — Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — borrowed directly from Latin Iohannes▶Teegan#3441 in the U.S.Double-e spelling of Teagan, from Irish Tadhgán — diminutive of Tadhg, 'poet, philosopher'▶Hosey#3454 in the U.S.Hosey is chiefly a surname, most often traced to the Gaelic Ó hEodhasa, an Irish bardic family ▶Callaghan#3460 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Ceallacháin, 'descendant of Cellachán' — a king of Munster whose name is variously▶Lochlann#3485 in the U.S.From Irish/Scottish Gaelic Lochlann — loch, 'lake/fjord' — meaning 'land of the lakes', histori▶Dara#3525 in the U.S.From Persian Dara, 'wealthy, possessor, king' (as Darius); also Hebrew Dara, a wise man, and Ir▶Darin#3526 in the U.S.Variant of Darren — of uncertain Irish origin — sometimes linked to Persian Dara/Darius, 'posse▶Keilan#3550 in the U.S.Variant of Kellen/Cillian — Irish, linked to 'slender, bright-headed' or 'little church'; a mod▶Sully#3577 in the U.S.Pet form of Sullivan — Irish Ó Súileabháin, 'dark/hawk eyes' — also an English place-name, 'sou▶Aran#3595 in the U.S.From the Aran Islands of Ireland (Irish Árainn, 'kidney-shaped ridge'); also a biblical Aran; a▶Brennen#3606 in the U.S.Spelling of Brennan — from Irish Ó Braonáin, 'descendant of Braonán' (braon, 'drop, sorrow'); s▶Cary#3607 in the U.S.From an English place/river name (the Cary in Somerset) and an Irish surname; popularized by ac▶Conall#3610 in the U.S.From Irish/Gaelic Conall — con, 'hound/wolf', plus a 'strong' element — 'strong wolf, mighty ho▶Erin#3616 in the U.S.From Irish Éirinn, a form of Éire, 'Ireland'; a poetic name for the island itself, used for bot▶Mckay#3648 in the U.S.From the Scottish/Irish surname MacKay — 'son of Aodh', Aodh being a fire-god/name meaning 'fir▶Nolyn#3656 in the U.S.Modern -yn spelling of Nolan — from Irish Ó Nualláin, 'descendant of Nuallán', linked to 'noble▶Quinlan#3659 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Caoindealbháin, 'descendant of Caoindealbhán' — linked to 'gracefully shaped, well▶Brennon#3692 in the U.S.Spelling of Brennan — from Irish Ó Braonáin, 'descendant of Braonán' (braon, 'drop, sorrow'); s▶Brogan#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 o▶Mcadoo#3723 in the U.S.Mcadoo is a Scots-Irish surname pressed into service as a first name. It comes from the Gaelic ▶Kaelan#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 city▶Calan#3796 in the U.S.From Welsh calan, 'first day of the month/season' (Calan Gaeaf, etc.) — or an anglicized Caolán▶Cohan#3800 in the U.S.From Irish surname lines (Ó Cadháin, 'wild goose' readings) — Broadway-famous via George M. Coh▶Darcy#3805 in the U.S.From Norman d'Arcy, 'from Arcy', or Irish Ó Dorchaidhe, 'dark one' — Pride and Prejudice's lead▶Hagan#3819 in the U.S.From Irish Ó hÁgáin ('descendant of young Aodh/Hugh' — fire lines) or Germanic Hagen ('enclosur▶Doil#3821 in the U.S.Doil is a variant spelling of Doyle, an Irish surname turned given name. Doyle comes from O Dub▶Daire#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'; routes▶Kollin#4017 in the U.S.K-spelling of Collin/Colin — Irish cuilein, 'young pup/cub', or a form of Nicholas, 'victory of▶Regan#4035 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Riagáin — possibly 'little king' or 'impulsive one' — a clan surname▶Shayne#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 lay▶Covey#4082 in the U.S.From the word covey, 'a small flock (of partridges/quail)', or an Irish surname (Mac Cobhthaigh▶Kori#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 legend▶Tiernan#4166 in the U.S.From Irish Tighearnán — from tighearna, 'lord' — 'little lord, kingly'▶Ferrel#4175 in the U.S.Ferrel is a spelling of the Irish surname Ferrell, itself from the Gaelic Fearghal, joining fea▶Bradyn#4197 in the U.S.-yn spelling of Braden — from Irish Ó Bradáin, 'descendant of Bradán (salmon)', or English 'bro▶Caidyn#4199 in the U.S.Cai-/-yn spelling of Caden — possibly Irish Cadán, 'spirit of battle', or a modern coinage; rou▶Calihan#4200 in the U.S.Spelling of Callahan — from Irish Ó Ceallacháin, possibly 'bright-headed' or 'strife/contention▶Cavan#4202 in the U.S.From the Irish county Cavan ('the hollow') or the name Caomhán, 'handsome, gentle'; routes laye▶Delvin#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 si▶Hughey#4302 in the U.S.Hughey is a pet form of Hugh, from the Germanic hug, 'mind, heart, spirit'. It doubles as an Ir▶Breon#4323 in the U.S.Spelling of Brian/Breon — from Irish, possibly 'noble, high' or 'strong'; routes debated▶Kallahan#4358 in the U.S.K-spelling of Callahan — from Irish O'Ceallachain, possibly 'bright-headed' or 'strife, content▶Kavin#4362 in the U.S.Spelling of Kevin — Irish Caoimhin, 'handsome, gentle, beloved'; also Tamil kavin, 'beauty'; ro▶Kegan#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 layered▶Mckinley#4380 in the U.S.From Scottish/Irish Mac Fhionnlaigh, 'son of Fionnlagh (fair hero/warrior)'; here for boys▶Fergus#4453 in the U.S.From Gaelic Fearghus — fear, 'man', plus gus, 'vigor, force' — 'man of vigor/strength'▶Kalan#4480 in the U.S.From Irish — possibly 'slender' (caol) or a form of Cathalan, 'little powerful warrior'; routes▶Kaydin#4482 in the U.S.Spelling of Kaden/Caden — a modern name (echoing Irish Cadan, 'fighter/spirit'); routes layered▶Kaylan#4483 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Kay- opening to the -lan ending (echoing Kalan/Caelan, 'slender'); no ▶Shae#4527 in the U.S.Spelling of Shea/Shay — from Irish O'Seaghdha, 'admirable, stately' or 'hawk-like'; here for bo▶Teague#4537 in the U.S.From Irish Tadhg — 'poet, philosopher, bard'▶Tory#4540 in the U.S.Short form of Victor/Salvatore/Torin — variously 'victory', 'savior', or 'chief'; also an Irish▶Aiyden#4556 in the U.S.Spelling of Aiden/Aidan — from Irish Aodhan, a diminutive of Aodh, 'fire' — 'little fire, fiery▶Deklyn#4582 in the U.S.Spelling of Declan — from Irish Deaglan, possibly 'full of goodness' or 'man of prayer'; an Iri▶Donnell#4586 in the U.S.From Irish Domhnall/Donal — 'world-ruler, mighty chief' (domun, 'world', plus val, 'rule')▶Fallon#4592 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O'Fallamhain, 'leader; superior, in charge'; here for boys▶Fionn#4594 in the U.S.From Irish fionn, 'fair, white, bright' — the legendary hero Fionn mac Cumhaill (Finn McCool)▶Keylan#4626 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Key- opening to the -lan ending (echoing Kaylan/Kellan, 'slender/power▶Kilyan#4628 in the U.S.Spelling of Killian/Kilian — from Irish Cillian, possibly 'church' (cill) or 'strife, war'; rou▶Olan#4652 in the U.S.From Irish Olan (an early saint) and/or the Norse Olin/Olaf, 'ancestor's descendant'; routes la▶Quin#4655 in the U.S.Single-n spelling of Quinn — from Irish O'Cuinn, 'descendant of Conn' (Conn meaning 'chief' or ▶Doyne#4658 in the U.S.Doyne is a rare American boy's name, most plausibly a variant of Doyle or Dwayne. Doyle comes f▶Creeden#4718 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Creedon (O'Croidheain, 'descendant of the little heart') and/or the word▶Daron#4722 in the U.S.From Armenian Daron (a historic region; 'a gift'); also a spelling of Darren ('great', or an Ir▶Eon#4735 in the U.S.From Greek aion, 'an age, an eternity; a lifetime'; also a spelling of Eoin (the Irish John, 'G▶Malone#4802 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O'Maoileoin, 'a devotee/servant of St John'▶Rhyan#4829 in the U.S.Rh-spelling of Ryan — from Irish O'Riain, 'descendant of Rian (little king)'▶Toren#4849 in the U.S.From Irish Torin, 'chief'; also Hebrew toren, 'a mast/tower', and a Thor-/thunder echo; routes ▶Torrey#4850 in the U.S.From a surname — from Old English/Norse, 'dweller by the rocky peak/tower', or an Irish 'watcht▶Aidin#4873 in the U.S.From Irish Aiden ('little fire') and/or Turkish/Persian Aydin ('moonlight, bright, enlightened'▶Jacorey#4937 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the Ja- prefix to Corey ('hollow/ravine' or 'maiden'); no single fixed r▶Kevion#4959 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Kev- (from Kevin, 'handsome, kind, gentle') to an -ion ending; no single▶Lohan#4968 in the U.S.From Chinese luohan/lohan, 'an arhat; an enlightened Buddhist sage'; also an Irish surname (O'L▶Oran#4982 in the U.S.From Irish Odhran/Oran, 'pale green; a little pale/sallow one'; also Hebrew Oran, 'light' (from▶Sloane#5010 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O'Sluaghadhain, 'a raider, a warrior; a man of the hosting/expedition'; ▶Torren#5022 in the U.S.From the Irish Torin, 'chief'; also echoes 'torrent' (Latin torrens, 'a rushing stream'); route▶Cayne#5078 in the U.S.-ay- spelling of Cain/Kane — variously from Irish 'a battle/warrior', or Welsh 'beautiful'; rou▶Declyn#5087 in the U.S.-yn spelling of Declan — from the Irish Deaglan, possibly 'full of goodness' or 'man of prayer'▶Eoghan#5097 in the U.S.From Irish Eoghan, 'born of the yew tree' (or 'young warrior') — the Irish form of Owen/Eugene▶Euan#5099 in the U.S.Scottish form of Ewan/Eoghan — possibly 'born of the yew tree', or 'young warrior'; the Gaelic ▶Kaceyon#5132 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Kacey ('vigilant', Irish Casey) to an -on ending; no single fixed root▶Kaidan#5133 in the U.S.-ai-/-an spelling of Kaden/Caden — a modern name (possibly from an Irish surname, 'son of Cadan▶Kairyn#5135 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Kai ('sea', Hawaiian) to a -ryn ending (echoing Kieran, 'little dark one▶Kaven#5144 in the U.S.From Kevin/Cavan — Irish, 'handsome, kind, gentle' (Kevin), or 'a hollow' (Cavan); routes layer▶Keiran#5145 in the U.S.-ei- spelling of Kieran — from Irish Ciaran, 'little dark one; black-haired' (from ciar, 'black▶Kullen#5152 in the U.S.K-spelling of Cullen — from Irish/Scottish, 'a handsome lad', 'a holly tree', or 'from Cologne'▶Lliam#5154 in the U.S.Double-l spelling of Liam — a short form of William, from Germanic, 'resolute/will + helmet/pro▶
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