Irish baby names

722 names with Irish roots, each one with what it actually means. 285 of them are still given to 40 or more babies a year.

In common use

Given to at least 40 babies a year in the US or England and Wales.

  • Liamresolute protector; short form of William18,764 a year · the US, 2017
  • Aidenlittle fire11,301 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ryanlittle king; descendent of rian8,422 a year · the US, 2017
  • Rileyvaliant; rye clearing7,797 a year · the US, 2017
  • Connorlover of hounds; wolf lover6,405 a year · the US, 2017
  • Norahonour, light6,036 a year · the US, 2017
  • Nolanchampion, descendant of the noble one5,403 a year · the US, 2017
  • Quinndescendant of Conn; wise and intelligent4,467 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kennedymisshapen head; an Irish surname used as given name4,277 a year · the US, 2017
  • Rowanlittle red one; the rowan tree1,398 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Aydenlittle fire; a modern respelling of Aiden3,979 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kevinhandsome at birth3,813 a year · the US, 2017
  • Declanfull of goodness3,483 a year · the US, 2017
  • Reaganlittle king3,211 a year · the US, 2017
  • Oscardeer lover; God's spear2,798 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Briannahigh or noble; feminine form of Brian2,509 a year · the US, 2017
  • Finnfair or white706 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Gaela gaelic person; irish speaker2,240 a year · the US, 2017
  • Norahhonor; a form of Nora or Honora2,148 a year · the US, 2017
  • Teaganfair and beautiful; a form of Tegan1,870 a year · the US, 2017
  • Bryanhigh, noble; a form of Brian1,827 a year · the US, 2017
  • Brianhigh, noble1,763 a year · the US, 2017
  • Roryred king1,760 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Aidanlittle fire1,738 a year · the US, 2017
  • Bradybroad, wide; a surname used as a given name1,737 a year · the US, 2017
  • Colinyoung warrior; a form of Caoilean1,662 a year · the US, 2017
  • Killiansmall church; bright-headed1,513 a year · the US, 2017
  • Seangod is gracious; irish form of John1,469 a year · the US, 2017
  • Alanafair, bright; feminine form of Alan1,432 a year · the US, 2017
  • Sloanewarrior, raider; from Sloan1,405 a year · the US, 2017
  • Maeveshe who intoxicates; a warrior queen1,330 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Codyhelpful; descendant of Ó Cuidighthigh504 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Delaneydark challenger; descendant of Dubhshláine1,270 a year · the US, 2017
  • Mckennason of ceannaidh; fire-born or headstrong; a form of McKenna1,247 a year · the US, 2017
  • Keegansmall flame or descendant of Aodhagán1,235 a year · the US, 2017
  • Raeganlittle king; a modern respelling of Reagan or Regan1,229 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ronanlittle seal or descendant of Rónan232 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Devindescendant of Damhán; fawn-like1,132 a year · the US, 2017
  • Conorlover of hounds; wolf lover1,127 a year · the US, 2017
  • Lennonsmall cloak or garment; surname used as given name1,084 a year · the US, 2017
  • Cassidycurly haired; surname used as given name1,064 a year · the US, 2017
  • Donovandark brown warrior; surname used as given name1,056 a year · the US, 2017
  • Desmondgracious defender; from south munster1,039 a year · the US, 2017
  • Connerlover of hounds; or variant of connor1,015 a year · the US, 2017
  • Collinyoung warrior; variant of colin or caitlin997 a year · the US, 2017
  • Keiradark-haired; a form of Ciara984 a year · the US, 2017
  • Makennason of ceannaidh; fire-born or headstrong; a form of McKenna971 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kanewarrior; tribute940 a year · the US, 2017
  • Shanegod is gracious; anglicized form of Seán927 a year · the US, 2017
  • Sullivandark-eyed or black-eyed one165 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Gradynoble or illustrious881 a year · the US, 2017
  • ShawnGod is gracious; a form of Sean835 a year · the US, 2017
  • Caseyvigilant or watchful267 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • ErinIreland or from Ireland633 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Finneganfair-haired descendant of Fionnagán763 a year · the US, 2017
  • Orlagolden princess721 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Kennediugly head; a respelling of Kennedy713 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kianancient or enduring263 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Brianahigh or noble; a form of Brian676 a year · the US, 2017
  • Coreyfrom the hollow; possibly descendant of core666 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kassidycurly-haired; variant of Cassidy629 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kellybright-headed or warrior; from O Ceallaigh610 a year · the US, 2017
  • Karafriend or dear; a form of Cara606 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kieranlittle dark one or dark-haired600 a year · the US, 2017
  • Sloanwarrior; from gaelic sluaghadh584 a year · the US, 2017
  • Dillonloyal; from gaelic dillidh583 a year · the US, 2017
  • Alannafair; beautiful; a form of Alana563 a year · the US, 2017
  • Brendanprince; descendant of Brendan555 a year · the US, 2017
  • Cullenhandsome; from the surname Cullen555 a year · the US, 2017
  • Collinsson of Colin; descendant of Cailean544 a year · the US, 2017
  • Darciefrom Arcy; dark one513 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Kellanbright-headed; form of Kellen506 a year · the US, 2017
  • Brennandescendant of Braonan, small raven500 a year · the US, 2017
  • Darrengreat, mighty464 a year · the US, 2017
  • Bryantnoble, high; form of Brien462 a year · the US, 2017
  • Bridgetexalted one; from goddess Brigid432 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kellenbright-headed427 a year · the US, 2017
  • Eileenbright or shining one; form of Evelyn421 a year · the US, 2017
  • Neilcloud or champion419 a year · the US, 2017
  • Maddensmall dog; a surname used as given name396 a year · the US, 2017
  • Brianoble; exalted; a form of brianna394 a year · the US, 2017
  • Callanpowerful warrior; a form of cailean393 a year · the US, 2017
  • Breckenspeckled, freckled; a spelling variant of Breckin369 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ryannlittle king; feminine form of Ryan360 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kieradark-haired; a form of Ciara356 a year · the US, 2017
  • Brayannoble; high; variant of Brian346 a year · the US, 2017
  • Blainethin, lean340 a year · the US, 2017
  • Flynndescendant of Flann the red218 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Devynfawn-like; a modern respelling of Devin313 a year · the US, 2017
  • Murphydescendant of Murchadh, sea warrior65 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Sheafrom the fairy fort; stately or admirable307 a year · the US, 2017
  • Allanfair, handsome; variant of Alan301 a year · the US, 2017
  • Gannonfair-haired, pale301 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kailynpure; a modern respelling of Caitlin294 a year · the US, 2017
  • Alannahfair, beautiful; a form of Alanna52 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Kaylinpure; a modern respelling of Caitlin or Katelin290 a year · the US, 2017
  • Keagansmall fire; a form of Keegan287 a year · the US, 2017
  • Breannanoble, high; a form of Brianna283 a year · the US, 2017
  • Rianlittle king or kingly140 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Saoirsefreedom or liberty102 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Aoifebeautiful radiant woman265 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Raffertydescendant of Raibeart the prosperous262 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Brennadark raven; fem. of Brennan259 a year · the US, 2017
  • Shannonwise river; from the river Shannon251 a year · the US, 2017
  • Shayhawk-like or gift; a form of Séaghdha73 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Reganlittle king or descendant of regan244 a year · the US, 2017
  • Shaungod is gracious; a form of sean244 a year · the US, 2017
  • Konnorlover of hounds; a form of connor243 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ciaradark or black-haired240 a year · the US, 2017
  • Fallondescended from the ruler238 a year · the US, 2017
  • Keenansmall and ancient; form of Cian or Kienan233 a year · the US, 2017
  • Aislinnvision or dream231 a year · the US, 2017
  • Cillianbright-headed or gray-eyed230 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Niamhbright or radiant228 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Caitlynpure; a modern variant of Caitlin or Cathleen227 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kennyhandsome; diminutive of Kenneth222 a year · the US, 2017
  • Dwaynedark, swarthy221 a year · the US, 2017
  • Seamusgod has heard; irish form of James210 a year · the US, 2017
  • Brendenprince or high noble; a form of Brendan204 a year · the US, 2017
  • Tyroneland of Owen; from County Tyrone200 a year · the US, 2017
  • Callahanbright-headed or bright-headed warrior197 a year · the US, 2017
  • Irelandthe island nation; place name used as given name196 a year · the US, 2017
  • Bryannanoble; strong; feminine form of Brian188 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kaceyvigilant; a form of Casey187 a year · the US, 2017
  • Tyreeland of Owen; a form of Tyrone187 a year · the US, 2017
  • Teiganfair, beautiful; a form of Teagan186 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kileyslender and fair; from the gaelic name kylie183 a year · the US, 2017
  • Rhyanlittle king; a respelling of ryan183 a year · the US, 2017
  • Eamonwealthy protector; Irish form of Edmund182 a year · the US, 2017
  • Fiadhwild, woodland deer182 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Konnerlover of hounds; a modern respelling of Connor180 a year · the US, 2017
  • Deklanman from Ireland; a modern respelling of Declan179 a year · the US, 2017
  • Teeganfair or beautiful; a variant of Teagan179 a year · the US, 2017
  • Aydansmall fire; a variant of Aidan178 a year · the US, 2017
  • Cormacraven or charioteer177 a year · the US, 2017
  • Aidynlittle fire; a modern respelling of Aidan172 a year · the US, 2017
  • Finnianfair, white; from the Irish saint Finnian171 a year · the US, 2017
  • Osianlittle deer; a form of Oisín165 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Cianancient one; enduring one126 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Kiliansmall church; derived from Cillian162 a year · the US, 2017
  • Caitlinpure; form of Caitríona33 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Kailynnpure; a modern respelling of Caitlin157 a year · the US, 2017
  • Alanahfair, bright; a form of Alana153 a year · the US, 2017
  • Arlenepledge or oath; a form of Arleen152 a year · the US, 2017
  • Breestrength or force; a form of Briana151 a year · the US, 2017
  • Deegansmall fire; a form of Deagán151 a year · the US, 2017
  • Larkinfierce, rough; rough little one151 a year · the US, 2017
  • Braedenbroad hillside; a modern respelling of Braden148 a year · the US, 2017
  • Delaniedark challenger; descendant of Dubhshláine; a form of Delaney145 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kaitlynnpure; a modern spelling of Caitlín144 a year · the US, 2017
  • Aedanlittle fire; a form of Aidan143 a year · the US, 2017
  • Riaanlittle king; a form of Rian or Ryan142 a year · the US, 2017
  • Reillydescendant of Raghallaigh; valiant or brave139 a year · the US, 2017
  • Barryfair-haired, spear; from Barra134 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kyanlittle dark one; a form of Kieran132 a year · the US, 2017
  • Broganheavy work shoe; a sturdy shoe131 a year · the US, 2017
  • Nealcloud; champion129 a year · the US, 2017
  • Niambright; radiant129 a year · the US, 2017
  • Aislynnfair; noble; a form of Aisling126 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kyranlittle dark one; a form of Kieran30 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Lyamresolute protector; a respelling of Liam125 a year · the US, 2017
  • Roganred-haired descendant of Roag122 a year · the US, 2017
  • Rorired king; a form of Rory121 a year · the US, 2017
  • Bridgetteexalted one; french diminutive of Brigid120 a year · the US, 2017
  • Caelanpowerful warrior; from Caolán119 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Dezmondfrom south munster; a form of Desmond117 a year · the US, 2017
  • Erynireland; a modern spelling of erin29 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Brendonprince; a masculine form of brenda114 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kennadia form of kennedy112 a year · the US, 2017
  • Keelansmall and slender; follower of Saint Caoláin105 a year · the US, 2017
  • Colleengirl or maiden104 a year · the US, 2017
  • Sheilablind; a form of Síle104 a year · the US, 2017
  • Conleyhero warrior; from Conley103 a year · the US, 2017
  • Fergusstrong man; man of vigor103 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Duanedark; a form of Dubhán100 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kayleybattle; a form of Kaylee or Caoimhe100 a year · the US, 2017
  • Glenvalley99 a year · the US, 2017
  • Tadhgpoet or philosopher98 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Orinpale or fair; a form of Oran29 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Tobinson of tubile; descendant of the tubby one96 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kavinhandsome at birth; a form of Kevin95 a year · the US, 2017
  • Aaydensmall fire; a variant of Aidan94 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kierradark-haired; variant of Ciara94 a year · the US, 2017
  • Teigenfair or beautiful; a modern respelling of Teagan94 a year · the US, 2017
  • Oonalamb; a form of Una or Úna20 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Finleighfair-haired warrior; a form of Finlay92 a year · the US, 2017
  • Donbrown; ruler of the world; irish or latin origin90 a year · the US, 2017
  • Donavandark warrior; irish surname as given name90 a year · the US, 2017
  • Devendescendant of Damhán; fawn-like; a spelling variant of Devin89 a year · the US, 2017
  • Brennenteardrop; a form of Brennan87 a year · the US, 2017
  • Cailynpure; a modern respelling of Caitlin or Caitlyn87 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kerrydark-haired; from County Kerry87 a year · the US, 2017
  • Dempseyproud, arrogant86 a year · the US, 2017
  • ShayneGod is gracious; a modern spelling of Shane85 a year · the US, 2017
  • Dillanson of Dillion; true desire84 a year · the US, 2017
  • Keeleybeautiful; likely from O'Caolaidhe84 a year · the US, 2017
  • Unaone; unity84 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Breckfreckled, spotted80 a year · the US, 2017
  • Fitzgeraldson of gerald; gerald means spear ruler80 a year · the US, 2017
  • Keelybeautiful; a form of Keelia or Keeley79 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kiernanlittle dark one; descendant of Ciaran79 a year · the US, 2017
  • Aislynvision; a form of Aisling78 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ruairired king; red-haired ruler77 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Mackennason of Cennétig; a form of McKenna76 a year · the US, 2017
  • Niallcloud, champion46 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Brigidexalted one, strength75 a year · the US, 2017
  • Niahbright or radiant; a respelling of Niamh15 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Oisinlittle fawn75 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Aylanfair or handsome; a form of Alan15 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Finniganfair or descendant of Fionn; surname used as given name74 a year · the US, 2017
  • Nessaa form of Vanessa or Agnes; not pure17 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Aaidenlittle fire; a form of Aiden or Aidan73 a year · the US, 2017
  • Nolenchampion, descendant of the noble one; a respelling of Nolan72 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kenadeehandsome; a modern spelling of Kennedy71 a year · the US, 2017
  • Quinlandescendant of Caoinleán, lover of beauty71 a year · the US, 2017
  • Deklynman from Ireland; a modern respelling of Declan69 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kynnedimisshapen head; a respelling of Kennedy68 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kerrigansmall dark one; from Ó Ciaragáin67 a year · the US, 2017
  • Breckinspeckled, freckled; from Breccan66 a year · the US, 2017
  • Breckynspeckled, freckled; a spelling variant of Breckin66 a year · the US, 2017
  • Keylibright-headed; a modern respelling of Kelly66 a year · the US, 2017
  • Orlaithgolden princess or golden warrior65 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Ryannelittle king; a form of Ryan65 a year · the US, 2017
  • Caileystrife or battle; a modern respelling of Caley64 a year · the US, 2017
  • Rooneydescendent of Ruanaidh; red-haired64 a year · the US, 2017
  • Taegana form of Teagan; beautiful and fair64 a year · the US, 2017
  • Teagena form of Teagan; beautiful and fair64 a year · the US, 2017
  • Fallyndescended from the ruler; a modern respelling of Fallon with -yn suffix62 a year · the US, 2017
  • Keylinpure; a respelling of Katelin, Caitlin or variant of Kaytlin62 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ryenlittle king; descendant of Rian; a respelling of Ryan62 a year · the US, 2017
  • Carlinlittle champion; from Cathal61 a year · the US, 2017
  • Aiydenlittle fire; a modern respelling of Aidan60 a year · the US, 2017
  • Lorcansmall fierce one; from Old Irish Lorccán60 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Nevinlittle saint, holy60 a year · the US, 2017
  • Burkefortress; surname used as given name59 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ciarandark, black; small dark one32 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Mearacheerful or lively59 a year · the US, 2017
  • Brennondescendant of Braonán; a form of Brennan57 a year · the US, 2017
  • Delaineydark challenger; descendant of Dubhshláine; a modern respelling of Delaney57 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kennadymisshapen head; modern spelling of Kennedy56 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kylianchurch or conflict; related to Kylie or Killian53 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Fionnwhite, fair, bright55 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Decklynfull of goodness; modern respelling of Declan53 a year · the US, 2017
  • Declynfull of goodness; modern respelling of Declan53 a year · the US, 2017
  • Conwayhound of the plain or fair hound52 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kaidansmall battle; a form of Kaden52 a year · the US, 2017
  • Delanydescendant of the dark challenger; from Ó Dubhshláine51 a year · the US, 2017
  • Donnelldark brown ruler; from Domhnall51 a year · the US, 2017
  • Breonnoble or high; a form of Brian50 a year · the US, 2017
  • Cianaancient; a form of Cian50 a year · the US, 2017
  • Edanfull of fire; from Aodh14 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Kevonhandsome; a modern respelling of Kevin50 a year · the US, 2017
  • Hagansmall fire, little fire49 a year · the US, 2017
  • Maelprince; chief20 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Paddynoble; a diminutive of Patrick49 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Tierneylordly, noble; from Irish Ó Tighearnáigh49 a year · the US, 2017
  • Arleenpledge or oath; a form of Arlene47 a year · the US, 2017
  • Enyabright or shining one; from aigneis47 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Kaelanslender or fair; a form of Kaelen17 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Meaganpearl; a form of Meagan or Megan47 a year · the US, 2017
  • Teaghanfair, beautiful; a form of Teagan47 a year · the US, 2017
  • Aislinvision, dream46 a year · the US, 2017
  • Codihelpful; a respelling of Cody10 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Kenadiugly head; a respelling of Kennedy46 a year · the US, 2017
  • Hennessydescendant of Aonghus; from the Irish surname45 a year · the US, 2017
  • Decklanfull of goodness; a modern respelling of Declan43 a year · the US, 2017
  • Eoinborn of the yew tree; irish form of John24 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Maureendark; great; form of Maurin43 a year · the US, 2017
  • Erynnireland; a modern respelling of Erin42 a year · the US, 2017
  • Breccanfreckled or speckled41 a year · the US, 2017
  • Caitlynnpure; variant of Caitlin41 a year · the US, 2017
  • Enashining fire or brilliance10 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Kacyvigilant; a form of Casey41 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kaycievigilant; a form of Casey41 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ailinbright; shining; a form of aileen40 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ainebrightness; splendor; radiance17 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Alahnafair, bright; a modern respelling of Alana or Alaina40 a year · the US, 2017
  • Cailynnpure; a modern respelling of Caitlyn or Caitlin40 a year · the US, 2017
  • Conallhigh and mighty, chief strength16 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Fiawild deer; a form of Fiadh40 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Kegansmall fire; a form of Keegan40 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kenadiehandsome; a form of Kennedy40 a year · the US, 2017
  • Maherkindly or generous one15 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Morrigangreat queen; irish goddess of war40 a year · the US, 2017
  • Teaguepoet or bard40 a year · the US, 2017

Rarer names

Fewer than 40 babies a year in either country — which often means a name in wide use somewhere the records do not reach.

  • Clancyred-haired warrior or red warrior
  • Kevenhandsome; a form of Kevin
  • Malonedescendant of the servant of john
  • Breannenoble, high; a form of Brianna
  • Conansmall wolf, hound
  • Keevagentle; a form of Caoimhe
  • Kelleybright-headed or descended from Ceallach; a form of Kelly
  • Neavebright or radiant; a form of Niamh
  • Caileighwoman warrior; a form of Kayley
  • Neelychampion; a form of Neill or Niall
  • Reeganlittle king; invented spelling of Regan
  • Cavanhollow or cave
  • Delvinblack-haired or descendant of Delb
  • Keiranlittle dark one; a form of Kieran
  • Bridgettexalted one; variant of Bridget
  • Keridark-haired; variant of kerry
  • Maireadpearl; irish form of margaret
  • Noreenhonor; a form of Nóirín
  • Ailisha form of Ailsa; noble; of noble kind
  • Eganlittle fire
  • Findleyfair haired warrior; a form of Finlay
  • Kelliebright-headed; a form of Kelly
  • Carriganlittle spear or red; from Ó Carragáin
  • Deaglansmall black-haired one; from Deaglán
  • Devlinmisfortune or unlucky; from Ó Dobhailin
  • Donavindark brown; respelling of Donovan
  • Keilanbright; slender; form of Kilian
  • Kennediehelmeted chief; variant of Kennedy
  • SiobhanGod is gracious; Irish form of Joan
  • Aransmall king
  • Careydark-haired; from the marshland
  • Eamonnwealthy protector; irish form of edmund
  • Hogansmall; young
  • Kerridark-haired; form of kerry
  • Neilachampion; a form of Niamh
  • Reaghanlittle king; a form of Reagan
  • Darinagreat; from Daire
  • Keanesharp or keen; from an irish surname
  • Tiernanlittle lord, little master
  • Caoimhebeautiful or gentle
  • Kellibright-headed; a spelling variant of Kelly
  • Kellynbright-headed; a respelling of Kelly
  • Rionagreat queen; a form of Regan or Riona
  • Seannagod is gracious; a form of Siobhan
  • Torreyrocky hill or knoll
  • Cailingirl; young woman
  • Mannixlittle monk; from Manannán
  • ShawnaGod is gracious; feminine form of Sean
  • Donnyworld ruler; diminutive of Donald
  • Konorhigh desire or wolf lover; a form of Connor
  • Makennahfair one; a form of McKenna
  • Orlaghgolden princess; from ór meaning gold and flaith meaning princess
  • Roisinlittle rose
  • Aislingdream or vision
  • Clodaghthe river Clodagh; from an Irish river name
  • Kevyna form of kevin; handsome or kind birth
  • Nualawhite shoulder; feminine form of Niall
  • Shaunagod is gracious; feminine form of sean
  • Sheridandescendant of siradhan; wild one
  • Brannondescendant of Bran, raven
  • Collyndescendant of colla; a form of Collin
  • Finnleighfair-haired warrior; a form of Finley
  • Lochlannfrom the land of lakes
  • Meabhintoxicating; a form of maeve
  • Sheamushearkening; Irish form of James
  • Brionnanoble or exalted; a form of Brianna
  • Finneasfair-haired; form of Fionngheas
  • Fionnafair or white; feminine form of Fionn
  • Ruanred-haired; from Ruadh
  • Bridiea form of Bridget; exalted or high
  • Conlanhero or strong-willed; variant of Connell
  • Eabharadiance, splendor; Irish form of Eva
  • Keagenvariant of Keegan; small descendant of Egan
  • Kearavariant of Keira; dark-haired
  • Murielsea bright; from muir and geal
  • Nivinlittle bright one; diminutive of Niamh
  • Artnoble, noble bear; diminutive of Arthur
  • Dillionloyal; a variant spelling of Dillon
  • Donavondark warrior; a variant of Donovan
  • Keansmall keen one; a form of Keane
  • Senansmall old one; wise
  • Ailisnoble kind; irish form of Alice
  • Cohandescendant of Cohan; surname origin
  • Darrongreat; variant of Darren
  • Deagansmall fire; from Deagán
  • Olansmall deer, fawn
  • Raganlittle king; variant of Regan
  • Carrickrocky hill or rock
  • Cashelstone fort or circular stone structure
  • Darraghoak tree; descendant of Darrach
  • Odhranpale green or sallow
  • Ailanabright, fair; feminine form of alan
  • Ailbhewhite, bright; possibly elf or noble
  • Allanahfair, bright; a form of Alana
  • Eoghanyoung warrior; born of the yew tree
  • Finianfair-haired; form of Fionn
  • Fintanwhite fire; fair flame
  • Keanabeautiful; a form of Keena
  • Keighansmall and fiery; variant of Keegan
  • Lavindescendant of the lawyer
  • Madigandescendant of the little dog
  • Brandandescendant of brandan; a form of brendan
  • Connellstrong wolf; a form of Conall
  • Eilyradiant or shining; a form of Eileen
  • Eyleenbright or shining; a form of Eileen
  • Nealaa form of Niamh; bright, radiant
  • Nevanlittle saint; a form of Nevin
  • Oranpale, green; a form of Oren
  • Taggartson of the priest
  • Alinfair; bright; a form of Alan
  • Doyledark foreigner; descendant of Dubhghall
  • Dublindark pool; the city name used as a given name
  • Eilisbright; Irish form of Elizabeth
  • Hurleysea tide; from the surname
  • Kevanhandsome; a form of Kevin
  • Kevionhandsome; a form of Kevin
  • Macarthurson of Arthur
  • Maguireson of the pale one
  • Mairinof the sea; a form of Maureen
  • Brocbadger; a form of Brock
  • Caolanslender warrior; a form of Caolán
  • Kierenlittle dark one; a form of Kieran
  • Maevieintoxicating one; diminutive of Maeve
  • Maevynintoxicating one; modern spelling of Maeve
  • Phelansmall wolf
  • Aibhlinnbright, white, fair
  • Brionnoble or high; a form of Brian
  • Caelinslender or fair; variant of Caolan or Kaelin
  • Erinnireland; a form of Erin
  • Keaghansmall fire; a form of keegan
  • Keenensmall fire; a form of keegan or kienan
  • Kellyannebright and graceful; a form of Kelly and Anne
  • Mckennahfair-haired fire; variant of McKenna
  • Mckenzyfair-haired fire; variant of McKenzie
  • Roarkfamous ruler or champion
  • Roarkefamous ruler or champion; variant of Roark
  • Shamushe who hears; form of James via Séamas
  • Sheliafairy woman; a form of Síle
  • Tallondescendant of Tallan; peaceful
  • Donovindark warrior; a form of Donovan
  • Eaganlittle fire
  • Eilishvariant of Aoife, possibly meaning desired or wished for
  • Ennisone choice or single
  • Finanfair-haired or white
  • Garveyrough or bumpy peace
  • Itathirsty
  • Kaelenslender or fair; a form of Kaelen/Kealan
  • Kaeleyslender or fair; a modern respelling of Kaelen
  • Keelinslender and fair; a form of Caolinn
  • Kennidyugly head; a form of Kennedy
  • Molleesea of sorrow; variant spelling of Molly
  • Mollisea of sorrow; variant spelling of Molly
  • Murphiesea warrior; form of Murphy
  • Padraignoble; patrician; irish form of Patrick
  • Reilycourageous; a form of Riley
  • Teghanfair; beautiful; a form of Teagan
  • Tieganfair; beautiful; a form of Teagan
  • Bevinfair woman or bright woman
  • Breenafairy palace or variant of Brenna
  • Brenraven or teardrop
  • Briannstrong or noble; variant of Brian
  • Brieannastrong or noble; feminine form of Brian
  • Colmdove
  • Donnovandark-haired chief; a variant of Donovan
  • Ennakernel or centre
  • Fiannawarrior band, soldiers
  • Finnanfair-haired warrior; from Fionnán
  • Kelcibright-headed; a form of Kelsey
  • Kerwinsmall dark one; a form of Kervin
  • Myrnabeloved, tender
  • Neilana form of nolan, descendant of nuallán
  • Oneildescendant of Niall; a form of O'Neill
  • Renanlittle seal; a form of Ronan
  • Ruarired king; form of Rory
  • Bradansalmon
  • Cowenhollow; from place name Cowan
  • Currandun-coloured; hero
  • Deirdresorrowful or broken-hearted
  • Eveleendesired; a variant of Evelyn
  • Finfair or white; short for Finnegan
  • Keanansmall keen one; a form of Keenan
  • Keenasmall keen one; a form of Keenan
  • Kennansmall keen one
  • Quillancub or whelp; a form of Quill
  • Rownanlittle red one; form of ronan
  • Sineadgod is gracious; a form of Jeannette
  • Sorchabright; radiant
  • Aelishnoble; a form of ailís
  • Aemona form of aedán; little fire
  • Aengusone choice; singular strength
  • Aideenlittle fire; a form of aedán
  • Briennoble high; a form of Brien
  • Brinfair or noble; a form of Brien
  • Brinafair or noble; a form of Brien or Bryn
  • Brinlynnfair or noble with -lynn suffix; a form of Brien
  • Caleystrife or battle; a form of Caolán
  • Conlinhound or warrior; from connla
  • Connellydescendant of Conall the strong wolf
  • Galvinwhite sparrow or bright white
  • Hennesseyfire, strength; irish surname as given name
  • Keeravariant of Ciara, meaning dark or black
  • Kielygraceful; a form of Kylie
  • Kyleygraceful; a form of Kylie
  • Orla-Rosegolden princess; combined name with Orla and Rose
  • Reileycourageous one; a form of Riley
  • Tullypeaceful people; from tulach meaning hill
  • Aodhanlittle fire, small flame
  • Branraven
  • Calhounfrom the narrow forest; a surname used as given name
  • Carrolldescendant of cearbhall, fierce in battle
  • Collenyoung man; a form of Colm
  • Daleyassembly; from the surname Ó Dálaigh
  • Deganblack-haired; from Dagan
  • Dolandark haired; from dubh lann
  • Dorandark-haired stranger; a form of Dóirín
  • Eilynbright light; a form of Eileen
  • Faolanlittle wolf
  • Glennavalley; a form of glenn
  • Keeghansmall; a form of Keegan
  • Kennedeeugly head; a form of Kennedy
  • Kilansmall and graceful; a form of Kilian
  • Kilyansmall and graceful; a form of Kilian
  • Maevenintoxicating; a form of Maeve
  • Oonaghone lamb or fair
  • Ryanalittle king; feminine form of Ryan
  • Bannondescendant of Banbán; fair-headed
  • Bohansmall palm; a form of Bohdan
  • Breckanfreckled; a form of Breccan
  • Callaghanbright-headed; a form of Ceallachán
  • Cassadycurly-haired; a form of Cassidy
  • Cormickrude, impudent; from Cormac
  • Creedondescendants of Criadán, believer or clay worker
  • Finnbarfair-haired one; from finn and barr
  • Fionnualafair-shouldered one; from fionn and guala
  • Kaedansmall battle; form of Caedan or Kaden
  • Kaelynneslender fair; elaborated form of Kaelyn
  • Kaidinsmall battle; form of Kaden
  • Kieronlittle dark one; a form of Kieran
  • Lennansmall cloak; from Lennán
  • Mairegreat or star of the sea; form of Mary
  • Meaghanpearl; a form of Meagan or Meghan
  • Tighefair or beautiful; variant of Tadhg
  • Caelafair; a form of Caoimhe or Kayla
  • Caitrionapure; irish form of Catherine
  • Calahanbright headed; a form of Callahan
  • Evanna form of Evan; young warrior or descendant of Eoghan
  • Fenellafair or white-shouldered
  • Fitzpatrickson of Patrick
  • Malleydescendant of Maolmhuaidh, Irish surname
  • Malloydescendant of Maolmhuaidh, chief devotee
  • Rourkered king or descendant of Ruarc
  • Ruared; redness
  • Shainegod is gracious; variant of Shane
  • Caffreydescendant of Catharach; helmeted one
  • Cavanaugha form of the surname Cavanaugh or Kavanagh
  • Connallstrong wolf or high mighty
  • Dechlanfull of goodness; a form of Declan
  • Donovenbrown-haired noble; a variant of donovan
  • Donovynbrown-haired noble; a spelling variant of donovan
  • Faelanlittle wolf
  • Fergalman of valor or strength
  • Fiachraraven or crow
  • Finbarfair-haired man or fair-headed
  • Kelleighbright-headed; a form of Kelly
  • Kiegansmall and fiery; a form of Keegan
  • Kieryndark-haired; a respelling of Kieran
  • Liahmstrong-willed warrior; variant of Liam
  • Lochlainnland of lakes; from Irish loch
  • Rhonanred-haired man; a form of Ronan
  • Roaryred king; a form of Rory
  • Ruadhanred-haired one; diminutive of ruadh
  • Tallulaabundance of light; variant of tallulah
  • Tallulah-Maeabundance of light with mary; compound of tallulah and mae
  • Talullahabundance of light; variant spelling of tallulah
  • Whelandescendant of Faolan; little wolf
  • Balorthe demon king of Irish mythology
  • Baneensmall woman; a form of banóg
  • Brecfreckled
  • Briahnanoble; a form of Brianna
  • Brianninoble; a form of Brianna
  • Brionanoble; a form of Brianna
  • Briyanoble; a form of Brianna
  • Briyananoble; a form of Brianna
  • Briyannanoble; a form of Brianna
  • Codeyhelpful; a form of Cody
  • Connollyfierce warrior; from conall meaning wolf
  • Conroyhound of the king; from Ó Conradhaidheal
  • Dawaynedark; a form of Dwayne
  • Deidrawoman; sorrowful; a form of Deidre
  • Devaneydescendant of deamhán, dark one
  • Eibhlinbright; a form of Éveline
  • EirinnIreland; a form of Éireann
  • Farrellman of courage; warrior
  • Fintonfair-haired; form of Fionntan
  • Flannerydescendant of the red-haired one
  • Kaegansmall fire; a form of Keegan
  • Keegensmall and fiery; a form of keegan
  • Kennediiugly head; a form of Kennedy
  • Kincadeson of cade, from cad meaning battle
  • Lonansmall blackbird
  • Maeganpearl; a form of Megan
  • Mccormickson of Cormac; Cormac means charioteer
  • Mcguireson of Guaire; Guaire means noble or proud
  • Moyagreat or noble
  • Rohnanred-haired one; from ruadh
  • Rorkefamous ruler; a form of Rourke
  • Tynandark, dusky
  • Aileenebright; a form of Aileen
  • Aishleenbright; a form of Aileen with suffix
  • Ashlingdream or vision; a form of Aisling
  • Aylishnoble; a form of Ailish
  • Bandonfair haired; a place name in county cork
  • Brainsorrow or raven; from Bran
  • Brenandescendant of Branan; from Brennan
  • Brennahdescendant of Branan; a form of Brennan
  • Brennyndescendant of Branan; modern spelling of Brennan
  • Brianniehigh, noble; a form of Brian
  • Brighidexalted one, high goddess
  • Brigittaexalted one; a form of Brighid
  • Brionnehigh, noble; feminine form of Brian
  • Brydieexalted one; a form of Brighid
  • Bryonnahigh, noble; feminine form of Brian
  • Cahirawarrior woman; feminine form of Cahir
  • Caitpure; form of Caitlin or Caite
  • Cliodhnabeautiful woman of the fairy folk
  • Colmandark-complexioned devotee, follower of St Columba
  • Dairefertile or fruitful
  • Easaeasy; gentle; easy to pronounce
  • Eavanfair; beautiful; radiant
  • Eilenebright; a form of Eileen
  • Eimearswift, quick maiden
  • Errinred-haired; a form of Erin
  • Ethnekernel; a form of Éthne
  • Gavanwhite hawk
  • Kealanslender or fair-haired
  • Kierdark-haired one; a form of Kieran
  • Liannfair; a form of Lian
  • Maebhintoxicating; she who intoxicates
  • Mavethe intoxicating one; a form of Medb
  • Neesondescendant of Niasán; from the champion
  • Nialchampion or noble; variant of Niall
  • Obriandescendant of Brien; high or noble; variant spelling of O'Brien
  • Onealdescendant of the champion; related to O'Neill
  • Ossianyoung deer; from Irish os
  • Padraicnoble; Irish form of Patrick
  • Riordanroyal poet or bard
  • Sadhbhradiant, bright beauty
  • Aisleighvariant spelling of aislinn or aisling; dream or vision
  • Aoibhebeautiful radiance
  • Aoibheannbeautiful bright one
  • Brannraven; a form of bran
  • Brannenraven; related to bran
  • Brianahnoble, strong; a form of Brian
  • Brinnanoble, strong; a form of Brian
  • Cahirwarrior or male warrior
  • Caitrinpure; variant of Caitríona or Catharine
  • Caraghfriend; Irish place name and given name
  • Ceiligathering or social visit
  • Coleengirl, maiden; a form of Colleen
  • Conalwolf; high and mighty
  • Conleighhigh and mighty; modern respelling of Conly or Conley
  • Connor-Juniorlover of hounds; a form of Connor
  • Corrigandescendant of Corrugán, possibly red-haired
  • Cuanwise; a form of Cumhal
  • Dilonloyal; a form of Dillon
  • Donovondark brown warrior; variant of Donovan
  • Dugandark-haired or swarthy
  • EireIreland; the name of the island in Irish
  • Ernanlittle earnest one; serious
  • Finolafair shouldered; a form of Fionnuala
  • Kermitwithout envy; free man
  • Kerriedark-haired; a form of Kerry
  • Kerrisdark-haired; a form of Kerry
  • Kevinagentle; beloved; a form of Kevin
  • Kevinshandsome; a form of Kevin
  • Kevionnahandsome; a form of Kevin
  • Kevontehandsome; a form of Kevin
  • Kierinsmall dark one; a form of Kieran
  • Kierransmall dark one; a form of Kieran
  • Kiersonsmall dark one; a form of Kieran
  • Lirthe sea; sea god in mythology
  • Loywarrior or brave one
  • Maivevariant spelling of maeve; intoxicating woman
  • Morrisseydescendant of mór or maurice; form of morris
  • Murdocsea warrior; variant of murdoch
  • Neevebright; radiant; a form of niamh or neave
  • Noelannoble, famous; a form of nolan
  • Oneilldescendant of Niall; a form of O'Neill
  • Orla-Raegolden princess; a form of Orla combined with Rae
  • Slevinmountaineer; from slíabh mountain
  • Brideyexalted one; a diminutive of Brigid
  • Cadhlabattle; comely one
  • Daithiswift or nimble
  • Donnachabrown warrior or brown-haired fighter
  • Eilebright or shining
  • Kevinashandsome; a form of Kevin
  • Kiara-Rosedark-haired plus rose flower; hybrid name
  • Liadangrey lady or grey radiance
  • Orla-Gracegolden princess; compound with Grace
  • Rory-Johnred king; a compound form
  • Rory-Leered king; a compound form
  • Rowan-Leered-haired one; a compound form
  • Tadghpoet; beautiful
  • Torransmall hills; a form of Torrance
  • Aoibhinbeautiful radiance; form of aoife
  • Bronaghsorrow; sadness
  • Connor-Jameslover of hounds combined with james; supplanter
  • Daraghoak tree
  • Endafair; like a fair one
  • Fearghusman of vigor strength
  • Ferghalman of vigor and valor
  • Finbarrfair-haired one
  • Liam-Juniorstrong-willed warrior; younger; a compound name
  • Mayvegreat queen; a form of Maeve
  • Neivebright or radiant; variant of Niamh
  • Orla-Maegolden lady; a form of orla with mae
  • Orla-Maygolden lady; a form of orla with may
  • Ornapale or olive-colored
  • Riley-Leecourageous; combined with lee element
  • Riley-Raecourageous; combined with rae element
  • Riley-Raycourageous; combined with ray element
  • Ruadhred
  • Ryan-Juniorlittle king; a form of Ryan combined with Junior
  • Saorlafreedom, liberty
  • Shonagod is gracious; a form of Síona
  • Arlinepledge or promise; a form of Arleen
  • Breeananoble; a form of Brianna
  • Cearared-haired; a form of Ciara
  • Deidresorrowful woman; a form of deidra
  • Donnbrown or dark
  • Gearyson of the spear; Irish surname used as given name
  • Shannanwise; a form of Shannon
  • Shannenwise; a form of Shannon
  • Shanonwise; a form of Shannon
  • Shaunnaa feminine form of sean, meaning god is gracious
  • Sheilaha variant of sheila, meaning fairy woman or goddess
  • Shielafairy woman; a form of Síle or Sheila

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