28 Irish names

Irish Baby Names

Distinctive Irish baby names for girls and boys — each with pronunciation, origin, and meaning.

Irish girl names

Ailbhe

/AL-va/

Irish

A bright and radiant name derived from the Old Irish word for white or noble.

Aisling

/ASH-ling/

Irish

A poetic name referring to a vision or a dream, originating from a genre of 17th-century Irish poetry.

Aoife

/EE-fa/

Irish

Derived from the Gaelic word for beauty, this name was borne by a legendary warrior princess.

Bláthnaid

/BLAW-nid/

Irish

A delicate floral name meaning little flower or blossom.

Caoimhe

/KEE-va/

Irish

A beautiful name signifying gentleness, beauty, and preciousness.

Clíodhna

/KLEE-u-na/

Irish

A name meaning shapely, belonging to a powerful figure in Irish folklore.

Eimear

/EE-mer/

Irish

A traditional name meaning swift, famously borne by the wife of the hero Cú Chulainn.

Fiadh

/FEE-ah/

Irish

A nature-inspired name derived from the Old Irish word for wild, representing a free-spirited soul.

Laoise

/LEE-sha/

Irish

A classic name meaning radiant girl, often associated with the concept of light.

Méabh

/MAVE/

Irish

A legendary name belonging to a powerful warrior queen, meaning one who intoxicates.

Niamh

/NEEV/

Irish

An ancient name representing brightness and radiance, famously borne by a mythological princess.

Nóirín

/NOH-reen/

Irish

A gentle and affectionate diminutive of Nora, signifying honor and brightness.

Oisín

/uh-SHEEN/

Irish

Meaning 'little deer', it is a name deeply rooted in Irish mythology and the natural world.

Orlaith

/OR-la/

Irish

A regal and historic name meaning golden princess.

Róisín

/ro-SHEEN/

Irish

An affectionate and classic name that means little rose.

Sadhbh

/SIVE/

Irish

A gentle name meaning sweet and goodness, often associated with a legendary princess.

Irish boy names

AedÁed

/AYT/

Irish

The name literally translates to 'fire'.

Cathal

/KA-hal/

Irish

A strong traditional name derived from elements meaning battle ruler.

Cormac

/KOR-mak/

Irish Gaelic

An ancient royal name that signifies a son of defilement or a charioteer.

Darragh

/DA-ra/

Irish

A nature-inspired name that signifies the strength of the oak tree.

Diarmaid

/DEER-mid/

Irish Mythology

The name of a famous mythological hero, it means a person without envy.

Eoghan

/OH-en/

Irish

An ancient name meaning born of the yew tree, representing longevity and resilience.

Fionn

/FYUN/

Old Irish

Derived from the legendary Fionn Mac Cumhaill, it means fair-headed or white.

Lorcan

/LOR-kan/

Irish

A spirited name meaning little fierce one, often borne by kings of Leinster.

Ronan

/RO-nan/

Irish

A charming maritime name that means little seal.

Senan

/SHEN-an/

Irish Gaelic

A gentle and historic name that means little wise one.

Tadhg

/TYGE/

Old Irish

A timeless name that carries the beautiful meaning of a poet or a storyteller.

Tiernan

/TEER-nan/

Irish

A noble name meaning little lord, originating from the Old Irish word for a ruler.

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