Irish Baby Names
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Irish baby names have become a major trend in most of the English-speaking world over the last decade. While Ireland is a relatively small island nation, its influence continues to spread throughout the world. The history of the Celtic civilization, the Vikings, the Normans and the English have all influenced Irish culture and in time Irish names. From the lush green landscapes to the feisty brewpubs, Irish society has entranced us all. Savor the subsequent list of customary Irish baby names, reflecting on the tradition and cultivation of the lucky leprechaun.
Irish Baby Names: Boys
Abraham – Biblical name
Aedus – Fire
Aiden – 7th Century Saint, little fiery one
Alan – Celtic name with unknown meaning
Albany – White or fair
Alexander – Defender of men
Angus – One choice.
Antaine – Form of Anthony
Art – Stone or bear
Arthur – Celtic name with unknown meaning
Banan – White
Barclay – Scottish surname
Barry – Spear-like
Bart – Shortened version of Bartholomew
Bartholomew – Borne from the Bible by one of the Twelve Apostles
Bartley – Form of Bartholomew
Beacan – Little one
Benedict – Blessed
Blaine – Thin or hollowed
Blair – A plain level field
Brady – One with broad eyes
Brandan – Prince or raven
Brasil – War or strife
Brendan – Prince
Bret – Native of Brittany
Brian – Force, strength or steep hill
Brody – Anglicized surname
Callaghan – Small strife
Canice – Fair or handsome
Carlin – Little champion
Carroll – Champion or warrior
Cassidy – Curly, clever or love
Cecil – Roman surname meaning blind
Cedric – Chieftain
Charles – Full grown man
Christian – Servant of Christ
Christopher – Bearing Christ
Cole – Fellow hostage
Colin – Pup or cub
Coman – Little bent one
Conley – Chaste fire
Conor – Wolf lover
Conway – Hound of the plain
Corey – Near a hollow
Cullen – Holly
Curran – Hero
Cyril – Lordly
Daman – To tame
Darcy – Of Arcy
David – Beloved
Delaney – Surname with unknown meaning
Denis – Greek god of wine and revelry
Derek – People ruler
Desmond – Irish place name
Devlin – One who comes from Dublin
Dominic – Belonging to a lord
Donahue – Brown warrior
Donald – World ruler
Donnelly – Surname meaning brown valor
Donovan – Dark haired
Douglas – One who lived near a river
Dwyer – Dark wisdom
Edward – Protector of riches
Egan – Little fiery one
Emmet – Surname meaning strength
Ernest – Little experienced one
Eugene – Well-born
Evan – Little swift one
Felan – Little wolf
Fergus – Superior man
Ferris – Rock or stone
Finbar – Fair-haired
Finn – Fair or white
Flann – Red-haired
Gabriel – God is my strength
Galen – Calm
Gannon – Descendant of the fair-headed man
Garrett – Surname meaning brave with a spear
Geoffrey – God’s peace
George – To work the earth
Gerald – Rule with a spear
Gilbert – Famous pledge
Glenn – Mountain valley
Godfrey – God’s peace
Gordon – Surname
Grady – Noble
Guy – Guide
Harold – Leader of the army
Hogan – Surname derived from the meaning youth
Ian – God is gracious
Ivor – Archer
James – Seized by the heal
Kane – Anglicized surname
Keeffe – Gentle
Keegan – Little fire
Keiran – Little black-haired one
Kennedy – Helmeted head
Kevin – Little gentle one
Kyle – Narrow or strait
Laurence – Laurel
Leo – Lion
Liam – From William
Logan– A little hollow
Lucan – Light
Luke – Biblical name
Magnus – Great
Maguire – Pale
Malcolm – Servant
Martin – Mythical god of war
Mellan – Little pleasant one
Morgan – Bright sea
Neil – Name with debated origin
Nolan – Little proud one
Oran – Little pale green one
Oscar – Champion
Owen – Well-born
Patrick – From the Saint Patrick
Philip – Lover of horses
Quinn - Intelligence
Ralph – Wolf counsel
Raymond – Wise protection
Roibin – Irish form of Robert
Roderick – Famous king
Ronan – Little seal
Rory – Rust colored
Rowan – Little red-haired one
Roy – Red
Ryan – Little King
Scully – School or student
Seamus – Irish version of James
Sean – Irish version of John
Shane – Irish version of John
Simon – Well-going
Steven – Crown or garland
Thomas – A twin
Tiernan – Little lord
Tiomoid – Irish version of Timothy
Tully – People mighty
Tyrone – Place-name
Vaughn – Small
Irish Baby Names: Girls
Aifric – Pleasant
Aine – Joy
Aisling – Dream
Alma – All good
Aoife – Beauty
Aveline – Anglo-Norman name of unknown meaning
Beatha – Life
Berneen – Feminine form of bear
Bidelia –Strength
Blath – Flower
Brenda – Sword
Briana – Feminine form of Brian
Bride – Goddess of wisdom
Caitlin – Pure
Ciara – Black-haired one
Cordelia – Jewel of the sea
Deirdre – Legendary Irish princess
Dominica – Early Irish saint name
Doreen – Gift
Eireen – Peace
Eithne – Saint name
Emer – Swift
Ennis – Town name
Enya – Kernel
Eveleen – Life
Fiona – Fair or white
Gobinet – Mouth or beak
Grainne – Grain goddess
Honor – Dignity
Ida – Thirst
Karen – Danish form of Katherine
Kelly – War or wood
Kerry – Irish place name
Lile – Gaelic form of lily
Mada – Powerful in battle
Maire – Gaelic form of Mary
Margaret – Pearl
Maura – Great or dark-skinned
Meadhbh – Joy or great
Monat – Little noble one
Mor – Large
Moreen – Little great one
Mugain – Irish mythical goddess
Myrna – Beloved
Nancy – Full of grace
Nessa – Chaste
Nora – Light
Paili – Irish form of Polly
Regina – Queen
Riona – Queenly
Rosaleen – Horse or rose
Sadhbh – Goodness
Sally – Princess
Shauna – Feminine Irish form of John
Sheila – Blind
Shelley – Clearing near a slope
Siany – Health
Sive – Goodness
Sorcha – Bright or clear
Tara – Hill
Treasa – Strength
Una – Famine or lamb
Vanessa – Invention of Irish satirist
Zaira – Invention of Irish writer
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