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From the Emerald Isle

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

Bevin#13713 in the U.S.Bevin is an anglicized spelling of the Irish name Bébhinn (also Béibhinn), traditionally read aKateleen#13714 in the U.S.Kateleen is a spelling of Kathleen, the anglicized Irish Caitlin, which itself comes from KatheBrenn#13718 in the U.S.Brenn is a clipped modern form of Brenna or Brennan — Irish names from the Gaelic Braonan, ofteKatelynd#13721 in the U.S.Katelynd is a decorative spelling of Katelyn, an Americanized form of the Irish Caitlin, which Brighid#13723 in the U.S.Brighid is the Irish spelling of Brigid, generally read as 'exalted one; high one.' It belongs Caitlinn#13726 in the U.S.Caitlinn is a respelling of Caitlin, with a doubled n. Caitlin is the Irish form of Catherine, Brekyn#13728 in the U.S.A respelling of Breckin/Brecken, tied to the Gaelic breac ('speckled; freckled') or English plaBriyana#13731 in the U.S.A modern American respelling of Brianna, the feminine of Brian, an Irish name usually read as 'Kealy#13734 in the U.S.Kealy is a spelling of Keely, an Irish surname from O Caolaidhe, a family name tied to the GaelBrigitta#13736 in the U.S.The German and Hungarian form of Bridget, from Irish Brighid, generally read as 'exalted one' oBreunna#13738 in the U.S.Breunna is a respelling of Brianna or Breanna, the feminine of Brian, from a Celtic root generaBriahnna#13740 in the U.S.Briahnna is a fuller respelling of Brianna, the feminine form of the Irish Brian, which traces Caely#13740 in the U.S.A modern respelling in the Kaylee/Kayleigh family — sometimes traced to the Irish Caoilfhionn (Calyn#13749 in the U.S.A trimmed modern spelling of Kaylin/Caitlin, names that trace loosely to Caitlin (from CatherinDineen#13757 in the U.S.Dineen comes from the Irish surname Ó Duinnín, from donn, 'brown, dark,' with a diminutive, rouCatelynn#13767 in the U.S.Catelynn is a modern respelling of Caitlin, the Irish form of Katherine, which traces to the GrCassady#13769 in the U.S.A spelling of Cassidy, from the Irish surname O Caiside, traditionally explained from cas, 'curCassidee#13770 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Cassidy, from the Irish surname O Caiside, from cas, 'curly' — hence 'cuCaylei#13775 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Kaylee/Kayleigh — a name variously traced to the Irish Caoilfhionn ('sleCillian#13797 in the U.S.An Irish name, usually explained from ceall ('church; monastic cell') with a diminutive — 'littCleona#13805 in the U.S.A name read as an extension of Cleo (Greek kleos, 'glory; fame') and as a form of the Irish CliConleigh#13806 in the U.S.A modern American coinage built on Conley — an Irish surname (O Conghaile) sometimes read as 'hCaragh#13809 in the U.S.An Irish spelling of Cara, from the Irish cara ('friend') and the Italian/Latin cara ('beloved;Briawna#13829 in the U.S.Briawna is a decorative spelling of Brianna, the feminine form of Brian. Brian is an Irish nameBarrie#13840 in the U.S.Barrie is a feminine use of Barry, from the Irish Bearach ('spear') or Fionnbharr ('fair-hairedBriunna#13842 in the U.S.Briunna is a creative respelling of Brianna, the feminine of Brian. Brian is an Irish name readDarcey#13842 in the U.S.Darcey comes from the Norman surname d'Arcy, 'from Arcy', a place in northern France; Norman seDelainy#13850 in the U.S.Delainy is a modern respelling of Delaney, an Irish surname (from O Dubhshlaine, 'descendant ofDelaynie#13865 in the U.S.Delaynie is a modern American spelling of Delaney, from the Irish surname O Dubhshlaine — dubh,Devynne#13865 in the U.S.Devynne is a decorative feminine spelling of Devin, an Irish surname (from O Damhain) sometimesDeven#13880 in the U.S.Deven is a spelling of Devin, from an Irish surname (O Damhain, often linked to a word for 'poeDevlyn#13883 in the U.S.Devlyn is a modern spelling of Devlin, from the Irish surname O Dobhailen, a name of uncertain Eveleen#13962 in the U.S.Eveleen is an Irish pet form in the Evelyn and Eveline family, related to the Irish Eibhlin andEvin#13968 in the U.S.Read in two ways: as an anglicized Irish name (Eibhin, from eibhean, 'swift; pleasant'), and asFlannery#13993 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O Flannabhra, from flann 'red, ruddy' plus abhra 'eyebrow' — 'red eyebroCierrah#14017 in the U.S.Cierrah is a decorated spelling that sits between two roots: the Irish Ciara, a feminine form oKathline#14025 in the U.S.Kathline is a variant spelling of Kathleen, the anglicized Irish form of Caitlin and so of KathHagan#14031 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O hAodhagain, a diminutive of Aodh ('fire'), often glossed 'little Aodh'Ileen#14089 in the U.S.Ileen is a simplified spelling of Eileen (Irish Eibhlin), itself an Irish form of the Norman AvDierdra#14091 in the U.S.Dierdra is a phonetic American spelling of Deirdre, the name of a tragic heroine of Irish legenBrennah#14117 in the U.S.Brennah is an -ah spelling of Brenna, an Irish girls' name variously linked to 'raven' (from OlCeili#14163 in the U.S.Ceili comes from the Irish word ceili (ceilidh), a lively community gathering with traditional Kaitlan#14192 in the U.S.Kaitlan is a respelling of Caitlin or Katelyn, the Irish form of Katherine, reaching English thColene#14209 in the U.S.Colene is a trimmer spelling of Colleen, an American name from the Irish word cailin, 'girl' orKallahan#14242 in the U.S.A phonetic respelling of Callahan, an Irish surname (from O Ceallachain, roughly 'bright-headedCiaira#14244 in the U.S.Ciaira is a creative spelling of Ciara or Kiara. The Irish Ciara comes from ciar, 'dark,' meaniKaicee#14248 in the U.S.A creative spelling of Casey/Kacey, from the Irish surname O Cathasaigh, built on cathasach, 'vCollene#14254 in the U.S.Collene is a spelling variant of Colleen, from the Irish 'cailin', simply meaning 'girl' or 'yoKatlynn#14269 in the U.S.Katlynn is a phonetic respelling of Kaitlyn, from the Irish Caitlin, a form of Catherine (linkeReilley#14286 in the U.S.Reilley is an ornate spelling of Riley, the anglicized form of the Irish surname O Raghailligh.Eilleen#14294 in the U.S.Eilleen is a doubled-l spelling of Eileen, the anglicized Irish name Eibhlin, itself linked to Koleen#14298 in the U.S.Koleen is a K-spelling of Colleen, an Irish-American name from the Irish word 'cailin,' meaningKealey#14308 in the U.S.A spelling of Keeley/Kealy, from the Irish surname O Caolaidhe, built on caol, 'slender; gracefKeava#14311 in the U.S.An English spelling of the Irish Aoibhe or Caoimhe — names built on aoibh, 'beauty; radiance,' Keighly#14316 in the U.S.A spelling that draws on two sources: Keighley, a Yorkshire town whose name means 'Cyhha's cleaKellan#14328 in the U.S.From Irish roots — variously linked to Caolan ('slender') and to Ceallachan ('bright-headed; stKennidi#14336 in the U.S.Kennidi is a modern respelling of Kennedy, from the Irish surname O Cinneide, usually explainedKeytlin#14354 in the U.S.Keytlin is a modern respelling of Caitlin, the Irish form of Catherine. Catherine's origin is dKyan#14354 in the U.S.Kyan is a form of Cian/Kian, an Irish name from cian ('ancient, enduring, long-lasting'). It isKiely#14366 in the U.S.Kiely is an Anglicized form of the Irish surname O Cadhla, 'descendant of Cadhla' — a byname usKiernan#14367 in the U.S.Kiernan is an Anglicized form of the Irish surname O Ciarnain, 'descendant of Ciarnan', a diminKonner#14383 in the U.S.Konner is a modern respelling of Connor, from the Irish Conchobhar — usually explained from conKhilee#14400 in the U.S.Khilee is a creative phonetic respelling of Kylie or Kiley; Kylie is often said to derive from Kynadi#14402 in the U.S.Kynadi is a modern respelling of Kennedy, from the Irish surname O Cinneide, 'descendant of CinKynnedy#14403 in the U.S.Kynnedy is a modern respelling of Kennedy, from the Irish surname O Cinneide, 'descendant of CiKeeli#14450 in the U.S.Keeli is a modern -i respelling of Keeley or Kelly, names from Irish surnames — Keeley from Ó CLennen#14450 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Lennon, an Irish surname from O Leannain, usually explained as 'descendaKellyann#14467 in the U.S.Kellyann joins Kelly — the anglicized Irish Ó Ceallaigh, often read 'bright-headed' or 'descendMaevee#14482 in the U.S.A -vee spin on Maeve, from the Irish Medb ('she who intoxicates') — the legendary Queen Medb ofKathleene#14494 in the U.S.Kathleene is an ornamented respelling of Kathleen, the anglicized form of the Irish Caitlin, itMaurine#14503 in the U.S.Maurine is a spelling of Maureen, an Irish pet form of Mary (Mhairi/Maire), ultimately from theMackinlee#14514 in the U.S.A modern respelling of McKinley, an Irish and Scottish surname usually read as 'son of FionnlaoKonley#14520 in the U.S.A K- respelling in the Conley/Connelly family, an Irish surname (O Conghaile) sometimes tied toMaeverly#14521 in the U.S.A contemporary blend of Maeve — the Irish Medb, a warrior queen of legend whose name is often rMakynna#14549 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Makenna/McKenna, from the Irish surname Mac Cionaoith, 'son of Cionaodh'Mckennah#14615 in the U.S.A spelling of the Irish surname McKenna, from Mac Cionaoith, 'son of Cionaodh' — a personal namShaunice#14617 in the U.S.Shaunice extends Shaun — the phonetic English spelling of Sean, the Irish form of John, from HeMekenna#14657 in the U.S.Mekenna is a phonetic respelling of Mckenna, an anglicized Irish surname from Mac Cionnaith, 'sKatilyn#14668 in the U.S.Katilyn is a respelling of Caitlin/Katelyn, the Irish Caitlín being a form of Katherine, from GErrin#14677 in the U.S.Errin is a doubled-r spelling of Erin, from the Irish Éirinn, the dative form of Éire and a poeKeiera#14699 in the U.S.Keiera is a respelling of Kiera or Keira, the anglicized feminine of the Irish Ciar, meaning daKerra#14703 in the U.S.Kerra reads as a spelling in the Kira/Kerry group: Kira is often linked to a Persian or Greek sNeeley#14728 in the U.S.Neeley is a spelling of the Irish surname Neely, an anglicisation of Gaelic forms connected witKayliegh#14731 in the U.S.Kayliegh is an elaborate spelling of Kayleigh, a modern coinage joining Kay (from Katherine) wiShonna#14737 in the U.S.Shonna is a variant of Shauna and Shawna, feminine forms of Sean (Seán), the Irish form of JohnBrean#14785 in the U.S.Brean reads as a trimmed form of Breanna or Briana, feminine names built on Brian. Brian goes bReegan#14788 in the U.S.Reegan is a double-e spelling of Regan or Reagan, from the Irish surname O Riagain, usually expReighan#14790 in the U.S.Reighan is a contemporary spelling of Reagan, an Irish surname from O Riagain, 'descendant of ROonagh#14793 in the U.S.An Irish spelling of Una (Una/Oona), glossed variously as 'lamb' (Irish uan) or from uan/una meReygan#14803 in the U.S.Reygan is a modern respelling of Reagan, an Irish surname from O Riagain, understood as 'descenRagen#14854 in the U.S.Ragen is a respelling of Reagan, an Irish name from the Gaelic surname O Riagain. The root riodReigan#14854 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Reagan, from the Irish surname O Riagain, often glossed 'little king' orCatelin#14871 in the U.S.Catelin is a variant spelling of Caitlin, the Irish form of Katherine, which traces to the GreeRogan#14875 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O Ruadhagain, a family name built on ruadh, 'red, red-haired.' Carried iRoree#14881 in the U.S.A modern girls' respelling of Rory, itself from the Irish Ruairi — usually read as 'red king' (Erienne#14894 in the U.S.A modern feminine name that takes Erin — from the Irish 'Eire', 'Ireland' — and reshapes it witShaelee#14895 in the U.S.A modern name joining Shae or Shea — an Irish surname often read as 'admirable' or 'hawk-like' Shanley#14898 in the U.S.Shanley is an Irish surname, an anglicization of Mac Seanlaoich, from sean ('old') and laoch ('Ruairi#14922 in the U.S.From the Irish Ruairi/Ruaidhri, 'red king' (ruadh, 'red,' + ri, 'king') — the name of medieval Ryane#14931 in the U.S.Ryane is a feminine spelling of Ryan, an Irish surname-turned-first-name from Old Irish 'ri', 'Deirdra#14957 in the U.S.Deirdra is an Americanized -a ending of Deirdre, the tragic heroine of Irish legend. The name'sMckena#14961 in the U.S.Mckena is a streamlined spelling of McKenna, an Irish and Scottish surname from Mac Cionaodh, 'Shona#14973 in the U.S.As a given name, an anglicization of Scottish Gaelic Seonag (or Irish Sine), feminine forms of Shaeleigh#14981 in the U.S.Shaeleigh joins Shae, an anglicized form of the Irish Se or of Shea, from a surname meaning admKassidie#15003 in the U.S.Kassidie is a K-styled respelling of Cassidy, from the Irish surname O Caiside, meaning descendSheana#15005 in the U.S.Sheana is a variant of Shauna or Sheena, feminine forms of Sean — the Irish form of John, from Katilynn#15011 in the U.S.Katilynn is a respelling of Katelyn and Caitlin, the Irish form of Katherine through Caitlin. BKennede#15046 in the U.S.Kennede is a simplified respelling of Kennedy, an Anglicised form of the Irish surname O CinneiDiedre#15071 in the U.S.Diedre is a variant spelling of Deirdre, the tragic heroine of Irish legend whose name is tradiDorean#15084 in the U.S.Dorean is a variant spelling of Doreen, formed by adding the Irish diminutive '-een' to Dora, tShavonn#15203 in the U.S.Shavonn is a sound-it-out spelling of Siobhan, the Irish form of Joan or Jane, which goes back Allannah#15293 in the U.S.Allannah is a double-consonant spelling of Alannah, which comes from the Irish term of endearmeBriget#15300 in the U.S.Briget is a one-d spelling of Bridget, the English form of Irish Brighid, understood as 'exalteKathyleen#15303 in the U.S.Kathyleen reads as a blend of the pet form Kathy and the Irish name Kathleen. Kathleen itself iAshlen#15467 in the U.S.A form of Ashlyn/Ashling; by the English route 'ash-tree clearing,' and by the Irish Aisling roChevon#15526 in the U.S.Chevon is a phonetic spelling of the Irish Siobhan, itself the Irish form of Joan and Jane, whiBryann#15538 in the U.S.Bryann reads as a feminine blend of the Irish name Brian, often glossed 'noble' or 'strong,' wiAbryanna#15558 in the U.S.Abryanna is a modern elaboration of Abriana, itself an extended form of Briana (feminine of theCeana#15590 in the U.S.Ceana is a modern American girls' name, a soft spelling in the Ciana and Sianna family. These aBriyanna#15595 in the U.S.A spelling of Brianna, the feminine of Brian, from a Celtic root for 'high; noble; strong.' A sAibhlinn#15614 in the U.S.Aibhlinn is a spelling variant of the Irish Eibhlin (also Aoibheann-adjacent in sound), long usBreann#15640 in the U.S.A short form of Briana/Breanne, the feminine of Brian, usually read as 'noble; strong; virtuousBrendy#15643 in the U.S.Brendy is a variant spelling of Brenda, whose origin is debated: it may come from the Old NorseShaney#15643 in the U.S.Shaney reads two ways: as a soft feminine spin on Shane, the Irish Sean and so a cousin of JohnBriann#15650 in the U.S.Briann is a spelling of Brianne or Briana, the feminine of the Irish name Brian, generally takeBrigit#15664 in the U.S.Brigit is a spelling of the Irish Brigid, from Old Irish brig, 'high, exalted, mighty', so 'theDarrah#15685 in the U.S.Darrah is a spelling of Dara, a name with two main sources: the Irish Dara/Darragh, from doire,Catelyn#15692 in the U.S.Catelyn is a respelling of Caitlin or Katelyn, the Irish form of Katherine, which reached EngliColeen#15692 in the U.S.A respelling of Colleen, from the Irish cailin, 'girl.' Colleen became a popular given name amoDeidra#15703 in the U.S.Deidra is a simplified spelling of Deirdre, the tragic heroine of Irish legend whose name is trBrinna#15709 in the U.S.Brinna is usually read as a blend or elaboration of Brenna, an Irish name from a word for 'raveCait#15729 in the U.S.Cait is the Irish short form of Caitlin and Caitriona, the Gaelic forms of Katherine. KatherineBreuna#15731 in the U.S.Breuna is a modern American respelling in the Breonna and Brianna family, feminine forms built Bridgid#15734 in the U.S.Bridgid is a spelling of Brigid, the Irish name meaning 'exalted one' or 'the high one'. It belCalihan#15736 in the U.S.A respelling of Callaghan, an Irish surname from O Ceallachain, a descendant-name built on CealCodee#15738 in the U.S.Codee is a girls' respelling of Cody or Codi, from the Irish surname O Cuidighthigh meaning desCarroll#15761 in the U.S.Carroll comes from the Irish surname Ó Cearbhaill, from Cearbhall, often read as 'fierce champiCasi#15763 in the U.S.Casi is a trimmed respelling of Casey — from the Irish surname Ó Cathasaigh, meaning 'vigilant'Deidre#15765 in the U.S.A spelling of Deirdre, the beautiful, tragic heroine of Irish legend. Its meaning is uncertain,Eileena#15768 in the U.S.A spelling that blends Eileen (an Irish form of Helen) and Elena, both tracing to the Greek forDaley#15773 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O Dalaigh (Ó Dálaigh), based on dail, 'assembly; gathering' — the familyDierdre#15773 in the U.S.Dierdre is a common misspelling-turned-variant of Deirdre, the Irish name of the tragic heroineKatelinn#15776 in the U.S.Katelinn is a modern spelling of Caitlin or Katelyn, the Irish forms of Katherine, from the GreShevonne#15780 in the U.S.Shevonne writes out the sound of the Irish Siobhán, the Gaelic form of Jehanne (Joan/Jane), whiKealie#15796 in the U.S.Kealie is a respelling of Keeley or Kealey, an anglicized Irish surname from O Caolaidhe, tied Sheliah#15797 in the U.S.Sheliah reads as an elaborated respelling in the Sheila family, with an added -ah and an h giviCiaran#15812 in the U.S.From the Irish Ciaran, a diminutive of 'ciar' ('dark, black'), so 'little dark one' — borne by Maille#15816 in the U.S.Maille is a traditional Irish form of Mary, related to Maire and to Molly; it descends ultimateDelania#15825 in the U.S.Delania is a feminine, flowing elaboration of Delaney, itself from the Irish surname O DubhshlaDelanny#15826 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Delaney, an anglicised Irish surname from O Dubhshlaine, usually read as 'Eilis#15826 in the U.S.The Irish form of Elizabeth (written Eilis), from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath; God Delaynee#15828 in the U.S.Delaynee is a decorated spelling of Delaney, an Irish surname adopted as a first name. It comesRieley#15843 in the U.S.Rieley is a modern respelled variant of Riley, which comes from the Irish surname O RaghallaighDevanie#15846 in the U.S.Devanie most plausibly derives from the Irish surname Devaney (O Duibheannaigh), built on the GTakelia#15875 in the U.S.Takelia is an invented name built from the popular Ta- prefix and a -kelia base related to KeliCarrol#15877 in the U.S.Carrol is a variant spelling of Carroll, from the Irish surname Cearbhall, 'fierce champion'. ADulaney#15882 in the U.S.A spelling of the Irish surname Delaney, from O Dubhshlaine, roughly 'descendant of DubhshlaineEilen#15895 in the U.S.A modern respelling sitting between Eileen, an anglicization of the Irish Eibhlin, and the ScanChavon#15900 in the U.S.Chavon is a spell-it-like-it-sounds form of Siobhan, the Irish version of Joan or Jane, which tChavonne#15901 in the U.S.Chavonne is a spelled-by-sound American form of the Irish Siobhan, itself the Irish version of Dilany#15932 in the U.S.Best read as a modern respelling of Delaney, from the Irish surname O Dubhshlaine, usually explBrennyn#15942 in the U.S.Brennyn is a modern respelling of Brennan, an Irish surname from a root meaning sorrow or a teaDeadra#15953 in the U.S.Deadra is an American respelling of Deirdre (or Deidra). Deirdre is the tragic heroine of IrishKatelen#15961 in the U.S.Katelen is one of the many modern respellings of Caitlin and Katelyn. Caitlin is the Irish formFaelan#16007 in the U.S.A spelling of the Irish Faolan, from faol, 'wolf,' with a diminutive ending — so 'little wolf.'Fionnuala#16027 in the U.S.From the Irish Fionnuala, 'white shoulder; fair-shouldered' (fionn, 'fair; white,' plus guala, Brieanne#16108 in the U.S.Brieanne is a compound girls' name joining Brie (as in Brianna, feminine of Irish Brian, 'high,Hennessey#16129 in the U.S.Hennessey is an Irish surname used as a given name. It anglicizes Ó hAonghusa, 'descendant of AShannyn#16131 in the U.S.Shannyn is a stylized spelling of Shannon, the name of Ireland's longest river, from the Irish Shanin#16165 in the U.S.A respelling in the Shannon family, from the Irish river Shannon (Abhainn na Sionainne), linkedCatlyn#16167 in the U.S.Catlyn is a simplified spelling of Caitlin, the Irish form of Katherine (from Greek 'AikaterineKerrin#16251 in the U.S.Kerrin reads as a variant of Karen or Kerry: Karen is the Danish short form of Katherine, from Jassidy#16254 in the U.S.A modern J- respelling of Cassidy, an Irish surname name from O Caiside, linked to 'curly-haireBreyana#16303 in the U.S.Breyana is one of the many creative spellings of Briana, the feminine of Brian, an Irish name uBrianah#16305 in the U.S.Brianah is a modern American respelling of Briana (and Brianna), the feminine form of Brian. ThBriyonna#16317 in the U.S.Briyonna is a modern elaborated spelling of Brianna, the feminine of Brian, an Irish name usualCaitrin#16329 in the U.S.Caitrin is an Irish form of Catherine, ultimately from the Greek Aikaterine, long linked to katKatelin#16347 in the U.S.Katelin is an Americanized spelling of Caitlin, the Irish form of Katherine, from Greek katharoKaleen#16355 in the U.S.Kaleen is a trimmed, phonetic form of Kathleen or Colleen. Kathleen comes from Catherine, Greek

Irish Boy Names

Reegan#13712 in the U.S.Reegan is a phonetic respelling of Reagan, from the Irish surname O Riagain. The root is usuallReiley#13715 in the U.S.Reiley is a variant spelling of Riley (Reilly), an anglicized form of the Irish surname O RaghaReilley#13745 in the U.S.Reilley is a spelling variant of the Irish surname Reilly (Riley), anglicised from O RaghailligRenny#13751 in the U.S.Renny is an anglicized form of the Irish Raighne, usually glossed 'small but mighty' or connectShonn#13754 in the U.S.Shonn is a doubled-n respelling of Shawn, which is itself the phonetic form of the Irish Sean. Rhowan#13765 in the U.S.Rhowan is a modern respelling of Rowan, from the Irish Ruadhan, 'little red one', and equally fRilee#13772 in the U.S.Rilee is a modern spelling of Riley, which has two roots: the Irish surname O Raghallaigh, whosRorey#13799 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Rory, the anglicized form of Gaelic Ruaidhri — from ruadh ('red') and riRuari#13803 in the U.S.A simplified spelling of Irish and Scottish Gaelic Ruaidhri (also Ruairi, Ruaridh), from ruadh Shayn#13818 in the U.S.Shayn is a modern respelling of Shane (itself from the Irish Sean, an Irish form of John, 'God Tasean#13828 in the U.S.Tasean blends the Ta- prefix with Sean, the Irish form of John meaning God is gracious; it was Seann#13867 in the U.S.Seann is an ornate spelling of Sean, the Irish form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan ('God is Osker#13869 in the U.S.Osker is a respelling of Oscar. That name has two well-attested roots: an Old English and Old NShaine#13869 in the U.S.Shaine has two routes. In Yiddish, shayn means 'beautiful; lovely' (from German schon), and ShaShaughn#13895 in the U.S.Shaughn dresses up the sound of Shawn or Sean in an Irish-looking spelling; Sean is the Irish fSlone#13905 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Sloane, an anglicization of the Irish surname O Sluaghadhain, from sluagSolas#13910 in the U.S.From the Irish word solas, 'light' — and, by extension, comfort and joy. In English the near-hoTaegan#13946 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Teagan, an anglicized Irish surname (O Tadhgain) built on Tadhg, 'poet; Trashaun#14017 in the U.S.Trashaun combines the fashionable Tra- opening syllable, common across many American given nameUilliam#14055 in the U.S.The Irish form of William, from the Germanic elements wil, 'will; desire', and helm, 'helmet; pShean#14173 in the U.S.Shean is a phonetic variant spelling of Sean, the Irish form of John, from the Hebrew Yohanan,

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