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Irish Baby Names

Each name with its meaning, U.S. popularity, and an audio pronunciation on every page.

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

Rorey#11984 in the U.S.A respelling of Rory, an anglicised form of the Irish Ruairi/Ruaidhri, 'red king.' Crisp and frTiegan#12020 in the U.S.Tiegan is a spelling of Teagan, from Irish Tadhgan ('little poet' or 'little scholar') or a WelShayli#12024 in the U.S.Shayli is a trimmed spelling of Shaylee, built on Shay (from the Irish Seaghdha, 'admirable, haSheala#12078 in the U.S.Sheala is a respelling of Sheila, the Irish form of the Latin Cecelia or Cecilia, a name from tCiarah#12080 in the U.S.Ciarah adds a silent h to Ciara, an Irish name from 'ciar', 'dark' or 'black', traditionally meAidan#12162 in the U.S.Aidan is an Irish name from Aodhan, a diminutive of Aodh ('fire'), so 'little fire; fiery.' It Allanna#12244 in the U.S.Allanna is a double-l spelling of Alanna, the feminine of Alan - a name of Breton and Gaelic roBlaney#12265 in the U.S.A given-name use of the Irish surname Blaney (Ó Blathmhaic), often linked to blath ('flower; blAshleen#12274 in the U.S.Ashleen reads as a form of Aisling ('dream; vision', Irish) or as a blend of Ashley ('ash-tree Ailis#12278 in the U.S.Ailis, more fully Ailis or Ailish, is the Irish form of Alice, which descends from the GermanicShavon#12285 in the U.S.A phonetic American spelling of Siobhan, the Irish form of Joan/Jane, ultimately from the HebreAuna#12290 in the U.S.Auna reads as a spelling of Ona or Auna, variously tied to Anna ('grace'), the Irish Oonagh/UnaAshling#12302 in the U.S.Ashling is a phonetic, Anglicized spelling of the Irish Aisling, meaning 'dream' or 'vision'. TBreslin#12347 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Breslin (O Breaslain), 'descendant of Breaslan,' a personal name sometimBrianni#12349 in the U.S.A modern respelling in the Brianna/Briana family, the feminine of Brian, from an Irish/Celtic rBrida#12351 in the U.S.A short form of Brigida/Bridget, from the Irish Brighid, 'exalted one; strength; the high one' Brigette#12353 in the U.S.A spelling of Brigitte (the French form of Bridget), from the Irish Brighid, 'exalted one; the Brionna#12356 in the U.S.A spelling in the Brianna/Briana family, the feminine of Brian, from an Irish root read as 'nobBrya#12360 in the U.S.A spelling of Bria, a short form of Brianna/Gabriela read as 'noble; strength' by those routes;Cahira#12363 in the U.S.An Irish name understood as 'warrior; battle-strong,' linked to the root behind Caithlin/cath (Caitriona#12364 in the U.S.The Irish (Gaelic) form of Catherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, traditionally read as 'pure.' Brienna#12367 in the U.S.Brienna is a modern elaboration of Brianna, itself the feminine of Brian, an Irish name usuallyCallihan#12370 in the U.S.A spelling of the Irish surname Callaghan (O Ceallachain), often read as 'bright-headed' or linCasie#12376 in the U.S.A spelling of Casey, from the Irish surname O Cathasaigh, 'vigilant; watchful,' and sometimes aCayce#12380 in the U.S.A spelling of Casey, from the Irish surname O Cathasaigh, 'vigilant; watchful,' known too from Katlin#12403 in the U.S.Katlin is a stripped spelling of Caitlin, the Irish form of Katherine, from Greek katharos, 'puDalainey#12418 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Delaney, an Irish surname from O Dubhshlaine, 'descendant of the dark chaDalany#12420 in the U.S.A modern spelling read near Delaney (Irish, 'dark challenger'; 'from the alder grove') or as a Daly#12425 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Daly (O Dalaigh), 'descendant of Dalaigh,' a name tied to dail, 'assemblDelaina#12451 in the U.S.A variant read as a form of Delaney ('dark challenger'; 'from the alder grove') or a blend withDelane#12452 in the U.S.A short form of Delaney, an Irish surname from O Dubhshlaine, 'descendant of the dark challengeBreeanne#12473 in the U.S.Breeanne reads two ways: as a joining of Bree (an Irish-flavored short name, sometimes from BríEilene#12480 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Eileen, the anglicized form of Irish Eibhlin (linked to Evelyn and to HelKathlene#12493 in the U.S.A trimmed spelling of Kathleen, an Irish form of Katherine, from the Greek read as 'pure.' A miMadailein#12530 in the U.S.Madailein is an Irish spelling of Madeleine, from Magdalene, 'woman of Magdala,' after the GaliEavan#12540 in the U.S.Eavan is the anglicized spelling of the Irish name Aoibheann, from a root meaning beauty or radKerie#12553 in the U.S.Kerie is a respelling of Kerry or Keri, from County Kerry in Ireland, whose name comes from CiaDeveney#12563 in the U.S.Deveney is a phonetic variant of the Irish surname Devany or Devaney (O Duibheanaigh), built onGlenna#12576 in the U.S.A feminine form of Glenn, from the Scottish Gaelic and Irish gleann, 'valley, glen.' Glenn begaGrady#12578 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Ó Grádaigh, 'descendant of Gráda,' tied to the word grádha, 'noble; illuKieley#12614 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Keeley, an anglicized Irish surname (O Caolaidhe) usually read as 'handsoFinola#12676 in the U.S.Finola is an anglicized short form of Fionnuala, an Irish name from fionn, meaning white or faiAbiageal#12716 in the U.S.Abiageal is an Irish Gaelic form of Abigail, which comes from the Hebrew Avigayil, usually readKarrigan#12734 in the U.S.Karrigan reads as a surname-style name, a K-spelled cousin of the Irish surname Corrigan (from Kasi#12737 in the U.S.Kasi is a spelling variant of Casey or Kacey, from the Irish Ó Cathasaigh, 'vigilant' or 'watchKasie#12738 in the U.S.Kasie is a spelling variant of Casey or Kacey, from the Irish Ó Cathasaigh, 'vigilant' or 'watcKeirra#12752 in the U.S.Keirra is a variant spelling of Keira or Kira, feminine of the Irish Ciaran, from Ciar, 'dark' Kennedee#12757 in the U.S.Kennedee is a phonetic spelling of Kennedy, from the Irish surname O Cinneide, 'descendant of CKeri#12760 in the U.S.Keri is a spelling of Kerry (from the Irish county Ciarrai, 'people of Ciar,' where Ciar means Kila#12777 in the U.S.Kila is a short name read in more than one way: as an Irish form near Cila/Kyla, as a Hawaiian-Cyara#12786 in the U.S.Cyara is a modern respelling of Ciara (Irish, feminine of Ciar, 'dark' or 'dark-haired') and itKasidee#12790 in the U.S.Kasidee is a contemporary respelling of Cassidy, an Irish surname turned given name. Cassidy coKiearra#12791 in the U.S.Kiearra is a decorative spelling of Kiara or Kiera, which trace to the Irish Ciara, the femininKeirah#12799 in the U.S.An anglicized spelling of the Irish Ciara/Kiera, from ciar, 'dark; black-haired.' A soft, estabDarra#12801 in the U.S.Darra reads as a doubled-consonant form of Dara, a unisex name that in Irish tradition means oaKaytlynn#12803 in the U.S.Kaytlynn is one of many respellings of Kaitlyn, which comes from Caitlin, the Irish form of CatKeelee#12804 in the U.S.Keelee is a doubled-e respelling of Keeley/Keely, from the Irish surname O Caolaidhe, based on Karigan#12826 in the U.S.Karigan is a respelled, given-name version of the Irish surname Kerrigan, anglicized from O CiaMacklin#12928 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Macklin, an Anglicized form tied to Mac Fhloinn, 'son of Flann' (Flann, Treasa#12933 in the U.S.Treasa is the Irish form of Theresa (Teresa). Theresa's own root is debated — often tied to GreMave#12942 in the U.S.A phonetic spelling of Maeve, from the Irish Medb, 'she who intoxicates' or 'the intoxicating oMeabh#12958 in the U.S.The Irish spelling of Maeve, from Medb, 'she who intoxicates' or 'the intoxicating one' — the lKatlyne#13047 in the U.S.Katlyne is one of the many respellings of Caitlin/Kaitlyn. Caitlin is the Irish form of KatheriQuynn#13093 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Quinn, from the Irish surname O Cuinn, 'descendant of Conn' — Conn itselRaegen#13096 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Reagan, from the Irish surname O Riagain, tied to a root meaning 'littleRagan#13101 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Regan/Reagan, from the Irish surname O Riagain, tied to a root often glosRaigan#13104 in the U.S.A modern American respelling of Reagan, from the Irish surname O Riagain, generally glossed 'liKassady#13121 in the U.S.Kassady is a K-spelled form of Cassidy, an Irish surname anglicizing Ó Caiside, 'descendant of Reghan#13121 in the U.S.A modern American respelling of Regan, from the Irish surname O Riagain, usually glossed 'littlMichaeleen#13141 in the U.S.Michaeleen feminizes Michael with the Irish diminutive -een (as in colleen), so 'little MichaelKeria#13153 in the U.S.Keria is a spelling variant of Kiera or Keara, feminine offshoots of the Irish Ciaran, from 'ciKerrie#13154 in the U.S.Kerrie is a spelling variant of Kerry, drawn from the Irish county name (from Ciarraí, 'people Casidy#13172 in the U.S.Casidy is a single-s respelling of Cassidy. The parent is an Irish surname, anglicised from O CRielly#13177 in the U.S.Rielly is a respelling of Riley or Reilly, from the Irish surname O Raghallaigh, a descendant oCeara#13181 in the U.S.Ceara is a respelling of Ciara (or Kiera), the Irish name from ciar, 'dark' or 'black-haired', Seana#13196 in the U.S.Seana is a feminine form of Sean — the Irish rendering of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gShane#13216 in the U.S.Shane is an anglicized spelling of the Irish Sean, itself the Irish form of John, from Hebrew YRyenne#13222 in the U.S.Ryenne is a feminine respelling of Ryan, from the Irish O Riain, 'little king,' with an -enne eSeara#13236 in the U.S.Seara is an uncommon name read most often as a variant of Sara, from the Hebrew Sarah, 'princesShelia#13258 in the U.S.Shelia is the widespread American respelling of Sheila, the anglicized form of Irish Sile, itseCaitlynne#13269 in the U.S.Caitlynne is a doubled-consonant spelling of Caitlin, the Irish form of Katherine. Katherine deShealeigh#13272 in the U.S.Shealeigh weds Shea - an Anglicized Irish surname from O Seaghdha, usually explained as 'hawk-lSorcha#13286 in the U.S.From the Irish and Scottish Gaelic sorcha, 'radiant; bright.' Traditionally anglicised as SarahTeighan#13295 in the U.S.Teighan is a modern respelling of Teagan, from the Irish surname O Tadhgain, based on Tadhg, 'pTieghan#13304 in the U.S.Tieghan is a modern respelling of Teagan, an anglicization of the Irish surname O Tadhgain, froTaralynn#13329 in the U.S.Taralynn joins Tara, an Irish name from the hill of Tara, seat of the ancient high kings, to LyTarra#13330 in the U.S.Tarra is a doubled-r spelling of Tara, from the Hill of Tara in Ireland ('elevated place'); theCeira#13353 in the U.S.Ceira is a phonetic spelling in the Ciara and Keira family. Ciara is the Irish feminine of CiarAlleen#13373 in the U.S.Alleen is a simplified American spelling of Aileen or Eileen, the Irish forms usually traced baKeileigh#13398 in the U.S.Keileigh is an elaborate spelling of Kayleigh or Kailey; the name is variously linked to the GaBriaunna#13419 in the U.S.Briaunna is an elaborated spelling of Brianna, the feminine form of the Irish name Brian, usualFalen#13455 in the U.S.Falen is most likely a variant spelling of Fallon, an Irish surname from O Fallamhain meaning 'Abryana#13476 in the U.S.Abryana is a late-century American spelling blending Abriana and Brianna, both feminine forms tAileene#13496 in the U.S.Aileene is a variant of Aileen and Eileen, Anglicized from the Irish Eibhlin, itself linked to Aveen#13642 in the U.S.An anglicized spelling of Irish Aoibheann (also Aoibhinn), from aoibh, 'beauty, radiance, pleasCatlin#13643 in the U.S.Catlin is a streamlined spelling of Caitlin, the Irish form of Katherine, from the Greek katharBriena#13708 in the U.S.Briena is a modern variant of Briana, the feminine of Brian. Brian is an Irish name usually tie

Irish Boy Names

Redden#11996 in the U.S.An English and Irish surname (variously from locality or from a 'red' descriptive root), carrieShavon#12000 in the U.S.Shavon is a sound-spelling of the Irish Siobhán, a Gaelic form of Joan/Jane and so ultimately fRonnan#12017 in the U.S.A spelling of the Irish Ronan, from ron ('seal') plus a diminutive - 'little seal.' Borne by seSheridan#12021 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O Sirideain, anglicised as Sheridan; the root personal name Sirideain isRoanan#12022 in the U.S.An echo of the Irish Ronan, 'little seal' (from ron, 'seal'), extended with an -an ending; as sShuan#12046 in the U.S.Shuan is a spelling of Shaun, the Irish rendering of John by way of Sean. The original Hebrew nAidenn#12084 in the U.S.Aidenn is a respelling of Aiden/Aidan, the Anglicized form of Irish Aodhan, a diminutive of AodTrashawn#12103 in the U.S.Trashawn joins the Tra- prefix, a cousin of Tre and Tray, to Shawn, the phonetic English spelliAidian#12169 in the U.S.Aidian is a modern respelling of Aiden or Aidan, an Irish name from a root meaning fire, in theTynan#12187 in the U.S.Tynan is an Irish name from the surname O Teimhneain, based on a root meaning 'dark' or 'dusky.Aidynn#12190 in the U.S.Aidynn is a modern respelling of Aiden, from the Irish Aodhan, a diminutive of Aodh, an old namTroyce#12192 in the U.S.Troyce is an elaborated spelling of Troy, most often traced either to the ancient city of Troy Alastar#12205 in the U.S.An Irish form of Alexander, from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of men' (alexein, 'to defend,'Aydien#12209 in the U.S.Aydien is a phonetic respelling of Aidan, from the Irish Aodhan, a diminutive of Aodh, 'fire,' Branon#12275 in the U.S.Branon is a variant of Brandon and of the Irish surname Brannon. Brandon is an English place anBroghan#12310 in the U.S.Broghan is a variant spelling of Brogan, an Irish name from brog, 'shoe' or 'sturdy shoe', bornAdain#12332 in the U.S.A spelling of the Irish name Aidan (Aodhan), a diminutive of Aodh, 'fire' — glossed 'little firBrennin#12335 in the U.S.Brennin is a respelling of Brennan, from the Irish surname O Braonain, 'descendant of Braonan,'Cairen#12335 in the U.S.A modern spelling that echoes the Irish Ciaran ('little dark one'); as a coined form its route Aidens#12364 in the U.S.A modern -s form of Aiden, itself a spelling of the Irish Aidan, 'little fire.' The added -s isBrayn#12401 in the U.S.Brayn is a rare phonetic respelling of Brian or Bryan, an Irish name generally read as 'noble,'Brenon#12407 in the U.S.Brenon is a simplified spelling of Brennan, an Irish surname from O Braonain, 'descendant of BrBrannan#12408 in the U.S.Brannan is an Irish surname taken up as a first name, a variant of Brannon and Brennan. It anglCullin#12418 in the U.S.Cullin is a variant of Cullen, an Irish surname with two likely roots: Ó Cuilinn, from cuileannCodee#12430 in the U.S.Codee is a -ee spelling of Cody, an anglicised Irish surname (from O Cuidighthigh, 'descendant Brodin#12433 in the U.S.Brodin is a variant spelling of Broden or Braden, an Anglicized Irish surname from O Bradain, 'Cavon#12461 in the U.S.Cavon reads two ways: as a spin on the Irish place name Cavan (from cabhan, 'grassy hollow'), oAydden#12464 in the U.S.Aydden is a modern respelling of Aiden, from the Irish Aodhan, a diminutive of Aodh, an old namConnery#12503 in the U.S.Connery is an Irish surname turned given name, anglicized from O Conaire and generally read as Costello#12507 in the U.S.From the surname Costello — in Ireland an anglicizing of Mac Oisdealbhaigh, and in Italy a nameBryen#12522 in the U.S.Bryen is a variant spelling of Brian, an old Irish name usually linked to a root meaning 'high,Braidan#12534 in the U.S.Braidan is a variant spelling of Braden or Brayden, an anglicized form of the Irish surname O BDonoven#12539 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Donovan, an anglicized Irish surname (O Donnabhain) from 'donn', 'brown/Dewane#12542 in the U.S.Dewane is a phonetic American respelling of Duane or Dwayne, from the Irish Dubhan, a diminutivBrendin#12551 in the U.S.Brendin is a modern respelling of Brendan, an Irish name from Old Irish Brenainn, often connectBrandan#12558 in the U.S.Brandan is a variant spelling of Brendan (Irish, from a word for 'prince' or 'little raven') orBrannigan#12559 in the U.S.Brannigan is an anglicized Irish surname from a Gaelic clan name (O Branagain), possibly tied tDwyane#12559 in the U.S.Dwyane is a respelling of Dwayne (or Duane), from the Irish surname O Dubhain, based on 'dubh,'Cagney#12567 in the U.S.Cagney is an Irish surname, an anglicized form of O Caingne, before it was used as a given nameBrianna#12573 in the U.S.Brianna is the feminine form of Brian, from a Celtic root tied to 'noble; high; strong.' It is Correy#12577 in the U.S.Correy is a spelling of Corey, which comes from an Irish surname (O Comhraidhe) and the Old NorBreslin#12627 in the U.S.An Irish surname, from 'O Breasail', 'descendant of Breasal' — a personal name tied to 'strife'Cieran#12639 in the U.S.A spelling of the Irish Ciaran, from 'ciar' ('dark; black') with a diminutive, meaning 'little Cilian#12640 in the U.S.A spelling of the Irish Cillian, likely from 'cill' ('church') or 'ceallach' ('strife; war'), oDecklin#12642 in the U.S.Decklin is a modern respelling of Declan, the anglicized form of the Irish Deaglan, borne by a Delorean#12649 in the U.S.Delorean is an Irish surname pressed into service as a boys' first name. Most Americans hear itConri#12653 in the U.S.From the Irish Conrí, from 'cú' ('hound; wolf') and 'rí' ('king'), meaning 'wolf king' or 'hounConroy#12654 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Conroy (Ó Conaire / Mac Conraoi), variously read as 'wise counselor' or Cormack#12656 in the U.S.A spelling of the Irish Cormac, likely from 'corb' ('chariot; raven') and 'mac' ('son'), often Mayo#12686 in the U.S.Mayo is most plausibly a surname and place-name used as a given name; the Irish county Mayo is Donal#12700 in the U.S.Donal is the Irish form of Donald, from Gaelic Domhnall, combining domhan, 'world,' and a root Declynn#12706 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Declan, from the Irish Deaglan, often glossed 'full of goodness' or 'man oDonevan#12708 in the U.S.Donevan is a spelling variant of Donovan, an Irish surname anglicized from O Donnabhain, 'desceDeklen#12712 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Declan, from the Irish Deaglan, often glossed 'full of goodness' or 'man oDonivan#12755 in the U.S.Donivan reads as a modern respelling of Donovan, an anglicized Irish surname (O Donnabhain) meaDonn#12756 in the U.S.Donn is a short form of Donald (Scottish/Gaelic 'world ruler') and, separately, the name of DonDonivin#12767 in the U.S.Donivin is a modern name in the Donovan and Devin family, a respelling or blend that joins DonoEidhan#12789 in the U.S.Eidhan reads as a modern respelling of Aidan/Aiden, from Irish Aodhan, a diminutive of Aodh ('fDuffy#12790 in the U.S.Duffy is an Irish surname, anglicized from O Dubhthaigh, a family name built on dubh, dark or bFinnean#12828 in the U.S.Finnean reads as a spelling of Finnian, an Irish name from 'fionn' ('fair, white'), borne by eaFarrell#12856 in the U.S.Farrell is an Irish surname turned given name, from O Fearghail, 'man of valor' or 'hero' (fromFinbarr#12864 in the U.S.Finbarr is an Irish name from Fionnbharr, 'fair-haired' or 'white head' (from fionn, 'fair; whiJakorey#12920 in the U.S.Jakorey is a recent American coinage pairing the Ja- prefix with Korey or Corey. Corey itself iShawon#13051 in the U.S.Shawon is an American respelling of Shawn and Sean, which are the Irish form of John, itself frKebin#13097 in the U.S.Kebin is a respelling or transliteration of Kevin, the anglicized Irish Caoimhin, from caomh, 'Keaghan#13112 in the U.S.Keaghan is a decorative respelling of Keegan, the Anglicised Irish surname Mac Aodhagain, 'son Keevin#13139 in the U.S.Keevin is a phonetic respelling of Kevin, from the Irish Caoimhin, built on caomh, 'gentle, kinKerrigan#13147 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O Ciaragain, 'descendant of Ciaragan,' a diminutive of ciar ('dark; blacKeegen#13157 in the U.S.Keegen is an -en spelling of Keegan, the anglicized Irish surname from Mac Aodhagain. It tracesKacie#13169 in the U.S.Kacie is a modern respelling of Casey/Kacey, from the Irish surname O Cathasaigh, usually read Kaegan#13172 in the U.S.Kaegan is a modern respelling of the Irish surname-name Keegan, from Mac Aodhagain, 'son of AodKalahan#13190 in the U.S.Kalahan is a modern respelling of the Irish surname Callahan, from O Ceallachain, 'descendant oKonor#13216 in the U.S.Konor is a streamlined spelling of Connor, the anglicized form of the Old Irish Conchobhar, usuKeagen#13242 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Keegan, anglicized from the Irish surname Mac Aodhagain — 'son of AodhaganKeelin#13248 in the U.S.An anglicized form of Irish Caoilfhionn, from caol, 'slender', and fionn, 'fair; white' — 'slenLeium#13251 in the U.S.Leium is a modern respelling of Liam, the Irish short form of Uilliam, the Irish version of WilKeynan#13255 in the U.S.Keynan reads as a phonetic respelling of Keenan, an anglicized Irish surname from O Cianain, itKerin#13268 in the U.S.Most likely a spelling of Kieran, from Irish Ciaran — a diminutive of ciar, 'dark; black' — henKeefe#13270 in the U.S.Keefe comes from the Irish surname O Caoimh, from 'caomh', 'gentle', 'noble', or 'beloved/handsKeyes#13277 in the U.S.From the surname Keyes/Keys. In Ireland it can anglicize Mac Aodha, 'son of Aodh' (fire); in EnLeeum#13280 in the U.S.Leeum is a spell-it-like-it-sounds version of Liam, the Irish short form of William. William coKienan#13303 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Irish Cianan (also Keenan, Kienan), a diminutive of Cian, from Old Irish cKoleman#13326 in the U.S.Koleman respells Coleman, which has two well-attested roots: Irish Colman, a diminutive of colmKoree#13329 in the U.S.Koree is a modern respelling of Corey, itself from the Irish surname O Comhraidhe and, by anothLennyn#13384 in the U.S.Lennyn is a modern respelling that sits beside Lennon — an Irish surname, anglicized from O LeaLochlainn#13392 in the U.S.Lochlainn is an Irish name meaning 'Viking; Norseman,' from a word for the land of the Norse (lLiamgael#13396 in the U.S.Liamgael joins two names into one: Liam, the Irish short form of William, from Germanic will, 'Lonan#13407 in the U.S.Lonan is an Irish name from lon, 'blackbird', with the affectionate ending -an — so 'little blaKirian#13443 in the U.S.A variant spelling in the Kilian/Kieran family; by those routes it carries 'little dark one' (INian#13487 in the U.S.A short name echoing the Irish Cian/Kian ('ancient; enduring') and the Chinese nian ('year'; roKarey#13491 in the U.S.Karey is a K-spelling of Carey or Cary, an anglicized Irish surname from O Ciardha, based on ciMccarthy#13496 in the U.S.McCarthy is an Irish surname, from Mac Carthaigh, 'son of Carthach' — a personal name understooMccartney#13497 in the U.S.McCartney is an Irish surname, from Mac Cartaine, 'son of Cartaine' — a diminutive of the persoMccauley#13498 in the U.S.McCauley (also MacAulay) is an Irish and Scottish surname, from Mac Amhalghaidh, 'son of AmhalgMccade#13533 in the U.S.Mccade is used as a first name from the Irish surname McCade, from Mac Caid, son of Cade. The CNashaun#13551 in the U.S.Nashaun is a prefixed elaboration of Shawn (or Shaun), the anglicized spelling of the Irish SeaNiel#13577 in the U.S.A spelling of Neil, from the Irish Niall, 'champion' (also read as 'cloud' or 'passionate'). A Maccoy#13578 in the U.S.Maccoy is a spelled-out form of the surname McCoy, an anglicization of the Gaelic Mac Aodha, 'sNeale#13629 in the U.S.Neale is a spelling of Neal, itself from Neil, an English form of the Gaelic Niall. That old naPadraic#13636 in the U.S.Padraic is an Irish form of Patrick — from the Latin Patricius, 'nobleman' or 'patrician', the Patric#13646 in the U.S.Patric is a trimmed spelling of Patrick, from Latin patricius, 'nobleman, patrician.' The saintLochlain#13698 in the U.S.Lochlain is a spelling of the Irish Lochlann, historically meaning 'Viking; Norseman,' from a wQuillen#13711 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O Cuilinn (anglicized Quillen, Cullen, Quillan), usually connected with

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