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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

Doylene#6837 in the U.S.Doylene feminizes the Irish surname Doyle, from O Dubhghaill, 'dark stranger,' originally a terQuinnlyn#6841 in the U.S.A modern blend joining Quinn (Irish, 'a descendant of Conn; chief; wisdom; counsel') with the -Rianna#6850 in the U.S.Variously a spelling of Rhiannon (Welsh, 'a great, divine queen'), Rihanna, and Brianna ('nobleRonan#6851 in the U.S.From Irish ron, 'a seal', plus a diminutive; 'a little seal'; used for both sexes; here for girXiara#6888 in the U.S.A spelling of Ciara — from the Irish, 'dark; dark-haired' (a feminine of Ciar); also a modern LAbrianna#6907 in the U.S.A modern blend joining an Ab-/Abby element (from Abigail, 'my father rejoices') with Brianna (IPaddy#6958 in the U.S.Paddy is best known as the Irish pet form of Patrick, but the girl's use recorded here is a nicBreanne#6960 in the U.S.A form of Brianna — a feminine of Brian (Irish, 'noble; strong; high'); also read as a Bri + AnCory#6974 in the U.S.From a Gaelic surname/place — variously 'from the hollow' and 'the round hill'; used for both sCovey#6976 in the U.S.Variously the English word covey, 'a brood/flock of birds', and an Irish surname (Mac CobhthaigDalaney#6977 in the U.S.A spelling of Delaney — from the Irish O Dubhshlaine, 'descendant of the dark challenger/defianDevanny#6984 in the U.S.A spelling of Devaney/Devany — from the Irish O Duibheannaigh, 'descendant of the dark-haired oEilish#6991 in the U.S.The Irish form of Elizabeth (Eilis) — from Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath; God is abundancKeelie#7061 in the U.S.A spelling of Keeley/Keely — from the Irish O Caollaidhe, variously 'slender; graceful' and 'beKellie#7062 in the U.S.A spelling of Kelly — from the Irish O Ceallaigh, variously 'bright-headed' and 'a warrior; strKeylee#7064 in the U.S.A spelling of Kaylee/Keeley — variously 'slender; graceful' (Irish) and a modern Kay + -lee bleKeyra#7065 in the U.S.A spelling of Keira/Kyra — variously 'dark; dark-haired; the little dark one' (Irish) and 'a laLany#7080 in the U.S.Variously a short form of Delaney/Alanis and the Hawaiian lani, 'the sky; heaven; royal'; routeMaevelyn#7089 in the U.S.A modern blend of Maeve ('she who intoxicates/rules', Irish) and Evelyn ('desired; life; a littMayva#7110 in the U.S.A spelling echoing Maeve ('she who intoxicates/rules', Irish) and Mavis ('a songbird; the song Quinlynn#7152 in the U.S.A modern blend of Quinn ('descendant of Conn; chief; wisdom', Irish) and Lynn ('a lake; a waterIleane#7155 in the U.S.Ileane is a variant of Eileen and Ilene, English forms of the Irish Eibhlin, itself linked to HRoan#7164 in the U.S.Variously 'little red one; red-haired' (Irish, from Ruadhan) and 'a rowan tree' (English natureDorreen#7298 in the U.S.Dorreen is a variant of Doreen, a name with two intertwined sources: the Irish Doireann, an oldDevynn#7308 in the U.S.A spelling of Devin/Devon — variously 'a poet' (Irish damhan) and 'from Devon' (the English couEilee#7313 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Eilidh and Eileen (forms of Helen, 'bright; shining light'); rKeana#7391 in the U.S.A feminine of Keanu/Kian — variously Hawaiian, 'the cool mountain breeze', and Irish, 'ancient;Kelli#7392 in the U.S.A spelling of Kelly — from the Irish surname O Ceallaigh, variously 'bright-headed' and 'descenKenadi#7393 in the U.S.A spelling of Kennedy — from the Irish surname O Cinneide, 'helmeted head; misshapen head' (ceaKhiara#7400 in the U.S.A spelling of Chiara/Kiara — variously from Italian Chiara, 'bright; clear; light' (the femininKiarra#7401 in the U.S.A spelling of Kiara/Chiara — variously from Italian Chiara, 'bright; clear; light', and Irish cNuala#7479 in the U.S.A short form of Fionnuala — from Irish, 'fair/white shoulder' (fionn, 'fair; white', + guala, 'Quin#7489 in the U.S.A short form of Quinn — from the Irish surname O Cuinn, 'descendant of Conn' (Conn, variously 'Rhyann#7495 in the U.S.A spelling of Ryan/Rhian — variously 'little king' (from the Irish surname) and 'a maiden' (WelRiona#7496 in the U.S.An Anglicized form of the Irish Rioghnach — 'queenly; queen-like; regal' (from rioghan, 'a queeMorene#7509 in the U.S.Morene sits between two roots: the Irish Maureen, a pet form of Mary meaning bitter or beloved,Shawn#7513 in the U.S.The Anglicized spelling of the Irish Sean — a form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is graciShayne#7514 in the U.S.A spelling of Shane — the Anglicized Irish Sean (John), from Hebrew, 'God is gracious'; also liTaige#7531 in the U.S.A spelling of Tadhg/Taig — from Irish, 'a poet; a bard; a philosopher'; traditionally a boys' nTeaghan#7535 in the U.S.A spelling of Teagan — from Irish, variously 'fair; beautiful' (from an Old Irish saint's name)Troi#7541 in the U.S.A spelling of Troy — variously 'of Troy' (the ancient city of Greek legend) and 'a foot soldierAshlin#7614 in the U.S.A spelling of Ashlyn — from an English place/surname, 'ash-tree pool/meadow'; also crossed withCailin#7637 in the U.S.From Irish/Gaelic cailin, 'a girl; a young woman; a lass'; also read as a spelling of Kaylin; rCaitlynn#7638 in the U.S.A spelling of Caitlin — the Irish form of Catherine, from Greek, long read 'pure' (via katharosCarlin#7641 in the U.S.From an Irish surname, 'little champion' (from carla); also a feminine of Carl/Charles, 'free mDeclan#7662 in the U.S.From the Irish saint's name Deaglan, of uncertain meaning, variously read 'full of goodness' anDeilany#7663 in the U.S.A spelling of Delaney — from an Irish surname, variously 'descendant of the challenger' (O DubhKaelie#7744 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a spelling of Kaylee/Kayleigh (a Kay + Leigh blend, also linked to IriKaylea#7753 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a spelling of Kaylee/Kayleigh (a Kay + Leigh blend, also linked to IriKennedie#7756 in the U.S.A spelling of Kennedy — from the Irish surname O Cinneide, 'helmeted/misshapen head' (ceann, 'hLayney#7778 in the U.S.A pet form of Elaine ('bright; shining light', from Helen) and Delaney; routes layeredMaddux#7795 in the U.S.From an Irish/Welsh surname, 'son of Madoc' (linked to Welsh, 'fortunate; good; a benefactor');Railee#7848 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a spelling of Riley (Irish, 'valiant'; English, 'a rye clearing') and Aden#7944 in the U.S.A spelling of Aiden — from Irish Aodhan, 'little fire' (from Aodh, a fire/sun god); also the plAily#7951 in the U.S.A pet form of Aileen/Eileen — Irish forms of Helen, 'bright; shining light; torch' (Greek); rouAlannie#7957 in the U.S.An elaboration of Alana/Alani — variously Irish ('little rock; harmony; a child'), and HawaiianBradie#8010 in the U.S.A spelling of Brady — from the Irish surname O Bradaigh, variously 'broad/large-chested' and 'aBriani#8012 in the U.S.A feminine elaboration of Brian — from the Irish, variously 'noble; high; strong' (linked to brCaileigh#8016 in the U.S.A spelling of Kayleigh/Cailey — variously from the Irish caol ('slender; narrow') and an EnglisClancy#8027 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Mac Fhlannchaidh, 'son of the red/ruddy warrior'; used for both sexes; hDailee#8029 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing the Irish surname Daley/Daly ('an assembly; a gathering') and Delanee#8044 in the U.S.A spelling of Delaney — from the Irish surname O Dubhshlaine, variously 'descendant of the chalFalyn#8075 in the U.S.A spelling of Fallon/Faline — from the Irish surname O Fallamhain, 'a leader; superiority; one Bryna#8108 in the U.S.Bryna sits between two roots: the Irish Brenna, from a byname meaning 'raven' or 'dark-haired',Kathlean#8132 in the U.S.Kathlean is a variant spelling of Kathleen, the anglicized form of the Irish Caitlin, which itsKacee#8137 in the U.S.A spelling of Casey/Kacey — from the Irish surname O Cathasaigh, 'vigilant; watchful'; also reaKaytlin#8153 in the U.S.A spelling of Caitlin — an Irish form of Katherine, from the Greek katharos, 'pure; clean'Kaytlyn#8154 in the U.S.A spelling of Caitlyn — an Irish form of Katherine, from the Greek katharos, 'pure; clean'Keilly#8155 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Kaylee (a Kay+Lee blend) and the Irish Keely ('beautiful; gracKeitlyn#8156 in the U.S.A spelling of Caitlyn — an Irish form of Katherine, from the Greek katharos, 'pure; clean'Kinnley#8173 in the U.S.A spelling of Kinley — from the Scottish/Irish surname Mackinley, variously 'a fair/white warriChauna#8176 in the U.S.Chauna is a spelling of Shawna, the feminine of Shawn or Sean. Sean is the Irish form of John, Finnegan#8194 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Finnegan (O Fionnagain), tied to fionn, 'fair; white.' Best known from FMykenna#8254 in the U.S.A spelling of Makenna/McKenna — from the Irish surname Mac Cionaodha, variously 'child of CionaRailey#8290 in the U.S.A spelling of Riley — variously from the Old English ryge + leah, 'a rye clearing/meadow', and Ronin#8303 in the U.S.Variously from the Japanese ronin, 'a masterless/wandering samurai', and the Irish Ronan, 'a liRyen#8308 in the U.S.A spelling of Ryan — from the Irish O Riain, 'a little king' (ri, 'king'); used for both sexes;Sinead#8331 in the U.S.An Irish form of Jane/Janet — ultimately from the Hebrew, 'God is gracious' (via the Irish SineTaegan#8344 in the U.S.A spelling of Teagan — from the Irish, variously 'a little poet' and 'fair; attractive' (from aDeardra#8378 in the U.S.Deardra is a phonetic variant of Deirdre, the tragic heroine of Irish legend. The name's meaninAizlyn#8428 in the U.S.A spelling of Aislynn/Aisling — from the Irish aisling, 'a dream; a vision'; routes layeredShanan#8478 in the U.S.Shanan is a variant spelling of Shannon, from the Irish river Sionann/Sionna, whose name is linBrienne#8512 in the U.S.A feminine form of Brian — from the Irish/Celtic, variously 'high; noble' and 'strong'; also a Caoimhe#8519 in the U.S.From the Irish caomh, 'gentle; beautiful; precious; kind'Cathlyn#8525 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Cathleen/Caitlin — an Irish form of Catherine, from the Greek katharos, 'purChassidy#8528 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Cassidy — from the Irish surname O Caiside, variously 'curly-haired' and 'clDevan#8548 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Devon/Devin — variously from the English county Devon (linked to the DumnoniDevine#8549 in the U.S.From the surname Devine — variously the English/French, 'divine; of God' (via the Latin divinusIta#8624 in the U.S.From the Irish Ide, 'a thirst' (a thirst for goodness, holiness or God); the name of an early IKillian#8687 in the U.S.From the Irish Cillian — variously 'a little church/monk's cell' (cill, 'church') and 'bright-hMaevie#8723 in the U.S.A modern name, a pet form/elaboration of Maeve ('she who intoxicates; the cause of joy', Irish)Mairin#8724 in the U.S.An Irish form of Maureen/Mary (Mairin) — variously 'beloved; bitter; a drop of the sea; a star Kennadie#8791 in the U.S.Kennadie is a feminized respelling of Kennedy, the Irish surname Ó Cinnéide, usually translatedMeriel#8800 in the U.S.Meriel is a variant of Muriel, from a Celtic name (Irish 'Muirgheal,' Breton 'Meriadeg' family)Rheagan#8821 in the U.S.A spelling of Reagan — from the Irish O Riagain, 'a descendant of Riagan (the little king/rulerRyliee#8832 in the U.S.A spelling of Riley/Rylie — variously 'a rye clearing/meadow' (English) and 'valiant; courageouCalleen#8838 in the U.S.Calleen is a variant spelling of Colleen, taken directly from the Irish word cailin, 'girl' or

Irish Boy Names

Bowe#6871 in the U.S.A spelling of Bowie/Bow — variously 'yellow-haired' (Scottish Gaelic buidhe) and 'a dweller by Caelen#6875 in the U.S.A spelling of Caelan/Cailean — variously 'slender' and 'a whelp/powerful warrior' (Scottish GaeCarlin#6885 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O Caireallain — variously 'little champion' and a diminutive of Carl ('fDaymond#6901 in the U.S.A modern blend/elaboration of Damon ('to tame') and Desmond ('from South Munster'); a Day- + -mKerwin#7031 in the U.S.Variously from the Irish O Ciarmacain ('little dark one; dark-haired') and from Welsh ('a dear/Kylyn#7052 in the U.S.A spelling of Kylan/Kellan — from Irish, variously 'slender' and 'a mighty/powerful warrior'; uLavelle#7059 in the U.S.From an Irish/French surname — variously linked to 'the watch/lookout' and the Irish O MaolfhabLucan#7066 in the U.S.Variously from Latin Lucanus ('from Lucania; light', linked to Lucas) and from an Irish place-nMacklen#7071 in the U.S.A modern coined name, echoing the Irish surname Macklin ('son of Flann', red/ruddy) and MacklemMarshaun#7075 in the U.S.A modern blend joining a Mar- prefix with Shaun (the anglicized Irish Sean, from John, 'God is Marshon#7076 in the U.S.A modern blend joining a Mar- prefix with Shon/Shawn (from John, 'God is gracious'); routes layDonevin#7128 in the U.S.Donevin reads as a modern name in the Donovan and Devin family, most likely a blend or respelliCurlee#7170 in the U.S.Curlee reads as a spelling of Curly, an affectionate descriptive nickname, or of the Irish surnShon#7171 in the U.S.A spelling of Sean/Shawn — the anglicized Irish Sean, from John, 'God is gracious'Tirone#7187 in the U.S.A spelling of Tyrone — from the Irish county Tyrone (Tir Eoghain, 'the land of Eoghan/Owen'); wAadyn#7287 in the U.S.Aadyn is a contemporary respelling of Aiden, which comes from the Irish Aodhan, a diminutive ofBrendyn#7300 in the U.S.A spelling of Brendan — from Irish, via the Welsh breenhin, 'a prince; a king'; also read 'a liDeklin#7331 in the U.S.A spelling of Declan — from the Irish saint's name Deaglan, of uncertain meaning, variously reaDonovin#7341 in the U.S.A spelling of Donovan — from the Irish surname O Donndubhain, 'dark/brown-haired chief' (donn, Doyle#7345 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O Dubhghaill, 'dark stranger; dark foreigner' (dubh, 'dark/black', + galEion#7356 in the U.S.A spelling of Eoin/Ian — the Irish/Scottish form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is graciouFintan#7378 in the U.S.From Irish, variously 'white fire' and 'white bull' (fionn, 'white; fair', + a fire or bull eleFitzpatrick#7379 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Fitzpatrick, 'son of Patrick' (Norman-French fitz, 'son of', + Patrick, Keilen#7479 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a spelling of Kellen ('powerful; bright-headed', Irish/Gaelic) and a cKeiver#7480 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a spelling of the Irish surname Keever (from Mac Iomhair, 'son of IvorKelian#7481 in the U.S.A French/Breton spelling of Kilian — from Irish ceall, 'church; a monk's cell', or cellach, 'stKeyren#7489 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a spelling of Kieran ('little dark one', Irish) and a coinage; routes Lennin#7509 in the U.S.Variously a spelling of Lennon (from Irish O Leannain, 'a lover; a little cloak/cape') and a usLorcan#7513 in the U.S.From Irish Lorcan, 'a little fierce one' (from lorc, 'fierce; cruel', + a diminutive)Shjon#7542 in the U.S.Shjon is an inventive respelling of Shawn or Sean, joining a Sh- opening to -jon. Sean is the INial#7571 in the U.S.A spelling of Niall — an Irish name of uncertain meaning, variously read 'champion', 'cloud', aNyel#7578 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a spelling of Niall ('champion', Irish) and Nigel ('champion; dark oneOryn#7581 in the U.S.A spelling of Orin/Oren — variously from Irish odhran, 'pale; sallow; a little dun one', and HePadraig#7585 in the U.S.The Irish form of Patrick — from Latin patricius, 'a nobleman; a patrician; of noble birth'Raegan#7594 in the U.S.A spelling of Reagan — from the Irish surname O Riagain, 'descendant of Riagan; little ruler/kiRhonan#7606 in the U.S.A spelling of Ronan — from Irish Ronan, 'a little seal' (ron, 'seal', + a diminutive)Connar#7618 in the U.S.Connar is an -ar respelling of Connor, from the Irish Conchobhar, usually read 'lover of houndsRyon#7621 in the U.S.A spelling of Ryan — from the Irish surname O Riain, 'a little king; descendant of Rian'Riordan#7636 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O Riordain (Ó Ríordáin), based on Rioghbhardan — ri, 'king,' plus bard, Aydyn#7791 in the U.S.Aydyn is a stylized respelling of Aiden, itself an anglicized form of the Irish Aodhán, a diminBraydin#7813 in the U.S.A spelling of Braden/Brayden — from the Irish surname O Bradain, 'descendant of Bradan; a salmoBreckin#7814 in the U.S.A spelling of Brecken/Breccan — from Irish, 'freckled; speckled; spotted' (a diminutive of breaBreckon#7815 in the U.S.A spelling of Brecken/Breccan — from Irish, 'freckled; speckled; spotted' (a diminutive of breaBreckyn#7816 in the U.S.A spelling of Brecken/Breccan — from Irish, 'freckled; speckled; spotted' (a diminutive of breaCaylen#7834 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a spelling of Kaylen/Kellen ('powerful; bright-headed', Irish/Gaelic) Colman#7843 in the U.S.From the Irish Colman — a diminutive of Latin columba, 'a dove' (a symbol of peace; many Irish Conlan#7845 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O Conalláin / Conlán, variously 'a hero' and 'a little chief/leader'Cowen#7848 in the U.S.A spelling of Cowan — from a Scottish/Irish surname, variously 'a (dry-stane) mason/smith' and Degan#7849 in the U.S.A modern name that echoes the Irish surname Deegan (from O Duibhginn); as a first name its routDonavon#7870 in the U.S.A spelling of Donovan — from the Irish surname O Donndubhain, 'a dark/brown-haired chieftain' (Declen#7894 in the U.S.A respelling of Declan, an anglicized form of the Irish Deaglan; traditionally read as 'full ofFin#7910 in the U.S.A short form of Finn/Fionn — from the Irish, 'fair; white; bright; blessed'; also read as the ECarney#7912 in the U.S.Carney is an Irish surname, an Anglicization of the Gaelic O Cearnaigh, 'descendant of CearnachJohnkerry#7982 in the U.S.A compound of John ('God is gracious', from Hebrew Yochanan) and Kerry (an Irish place/surname,Kacy#7990 in the U.S.A spelling of Casey — from the Irish surname O Cathasaigh, 'vigilant; watchful'; also read as tKaenan#7991 in the U.S.A spelling of Keenan/Kenan — variously from the Irish, 'a little ancient one', and the Hebrew KKalin#7997 in the U.S.A spelling of Kaelan/Kalen — from the Irish/Gaelic, variously 'slender' and 'powerful in battleKevan#8015 in the U.S.A spelling of Kevin — from the Irish Caoimhin, 'handsome; gentle; kind; beloved; of noble birthKnolan#8028 in the U.S.A spelling of Nolan (with a silent K) — from the Irish O Nuallain, variously 'a champion; a chaKonan#8033 in the U.S.A spelling of Conan — from the Irish, 'a little hound/wolf; a hound (a warrior)'; made known byLochlin#8057 in the U.S.A spelling of Lochlann/Lachlan — from the Scottish/Irish, 'land of the lochs/lakes' (an old namAadon#8146 in the U.S.Aadon is a modern respelling most often read as Aiden, from the Irish Aodhan, a diminutive of AGlennon#8156 in the U.S.Glennon is an Irish surname (anglicized from Ó Gliannáin / Ó Gleannáin) taken up as a given namCurvin#8172 in the U.S.Curvin reads most plausibly as a variant of Kerwin or Kervin, spellings of an Irish surname (frRyaan#8176 in the U.S.A spelling of Ryan/Rayan — variously from the Irish, 'a little king; a little ruler', and the ACorgan#8200 in the U.S.Corgan is a shortened surname name, most closely tied to the Irish Corrigan - from O Corragain,Shain#8201 in the U.S.A respelling of Shane, an Anglicized form of Sean (John), from the Hebrew for 'God is gracious.Taryn#8226 in the U.S.A form of Tara/Taryn — variously the Irish, 'a hill; a rocky place' (the seat of the High KingsBraydn#8235 in the U.S.Braydn is a vowel-dropped respelling of Braden or Brayden, from the Irish surname O Bradain, 'dDuaine#8237 in the U.S.Duaine is a variant spelling of Duane/Dwayne, from the Irish surname Ó Dubháin, based on dubh, Whalen#8252 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O Faolain, 'a descendant of Faolan' (a little wolf; a wolf-lover); routeWhelan#8253 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O Faolain, 'a descendant of Faolan' (a little wolf; a wolf-lover); a kinAaiden#8288 in the U.S.A spelling of Aiden/Aidan — from the Irish Aodhan, 'a little fire; the fiery one' (from aodh, 'Aideen#8306 in the U.S.From the Irish, variously a feminine of Aodhan/Aiden, 'a little fire' (from aodh, 'fire'), and Devinn#8312 in the U.S.Devinn is a modern respelling of Devin, doubling the final n. Devin is usually traced to an IriArdan#8338 in the U.S.From the Irish ard, 'high; tall', hence 'high; lofty'; also linked to the Latin ardens, 'ardentMorey#8350 in the U.S.Morey usually reads as a variant of Morrie, the short form of Maurice, from the Latin MauritiusBurach#8354 in the U.S.An Irish/Scottish Gaelic name whose exact meaning is uncertain, which we note honestly; it alsoBannon#8362 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O Banain, 'a descendant of Banan' (a little white/fair one; from ban, 'wBraedon#8377 in the U.S.A spelling of Braden/Braydon — variously from the Old English, 'a broad valley/hill', and the IBriant#8385 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Brian/Bryant — from the Irish/Celtic, variously 'high; noble' and 'strong' (Ayiden#8387 in the U.S.Ayiden is a modern respelling of Aiden, the anglicized form of Aodhan, an Irish name meaning 'lBrodey#8388 in the U.S.A spelling of Brody — from a Scottish/Irish surname and place-name, variously 'a ditch; a muddyCaven#8406 in the U.S.From the Irish — variously the surname O Caomhain, 'a descendant of the gentle/kind one' (caomhCodie#8419 in the U.S.A spelling of Cody — from the Irish surname O Cuidighthigh, 'a descendant of Cuidightheach' (a Curran#8429 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O Corraidhin, 'a descendant of Corraidhin' (a little spear; a champion/hDaegan#8433 in the U.S.A spelling of Deegan/Degan — from the Irish surname O Duibhginn, 'a descendant of the black-haiDoran#8465 in the U.S.From the Irish O Deoradhain — variously 'a stranger; an exile/wanderer' (deoradh) and 'a fist';Galvin#8517 in the U.S.From the Irish O Gealbhain — variously 'a sparrow' (gealbhan) and 'bright/dazzling white' (gealHurley#8553 in the U.S.From the Irish O hUirthile — variously 'the sea tide' and linked to an Old English 'corner meadJaysean#8597 in the U.S.A compound of Jay (a short element) and Sean ('God is gracious', the Irish form of John); we noKealan#8641 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Caolan/Kealan — from the Irish caol, 'slender/narrow', hence 'slender; fair'Korie#8658 in the U.S.A spelling of Corey/Cory — from the Gaelic, variously 'a hollow/ravine' and 'the churning/seethMackey#8687 in the U.S.An Irish surname — from Mac Aodha, 'the son of Aodh' (Aodh, 'fire', an old Irish name/fire-god)Mannix#8700 in the U.S.An Irish surname/name — from Mainchin, 'a little monk' (a diminutive of manach, 'monk')Roane#8727 in the U.S.A Scottish and Irish name tied to the roan - the seal-folk or selkie of Celtic folklore - and aNohlan#8747 in the U.S.A spelling of Nolan — from the Irish O Nuallain, 'a descendant of Nuallan (the little champion/Pharrell#8773 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Farrell — from the Irish O Fearghail, 'a man of valour; a hero' (fear, 'man'Roarke#8794 in the U.S.A spelling of Rourke/Roark — from the Irish O Ruairc, 'a descendant of Ruarc (the famous ruler/Roe#8796 in the U.S.Variously an English surname/word ('a roe deer') and the Irish O Ruaidh, 'a descendant of the rRourke#8799 in the U.S.From the Irish O Ruairc, 'a descendant of Ruarc (the famous ruler/champion)'Ryann#8805 in the U.S.A spelling of Ryan — from the Irish O Riain, 'a descendant of Rian (the little king/kingly one)Shamus#8805 in the U.S.An Anglicized spelling of the Irish Seamus, itself the Irish form of James, from the Hebrew Jac

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