Irish Baby Names
Irish names have a certain musicality about them, as sweet and lyrical as the Irish language itself and reflective of Irish culture and traditions. Steeped in ancient Gaelic tradition, these names are recognized for their rich sounds and enduring appeal. Irish baby names are popular among parents of all backgrounds and embody the history, tradition, and poetic spirit associated with the Emerald Isle.
Over time Irish names have mutated ever so slightly, but the heart of the name has remained pure. These names come from mythology and folklore, while others have been revived from obscurity recently. The way these names are spelled and pronounced is unique enough to provide them an exquisite tone.
Not only do Irish baby names convey a sense of culture, but they can also instill pride and uniqueness in a family. Harsh and rousing, gentle and affectionate, or romantic and melodious, Irish names will continue to charm people on the four corners of the earth in years to come.
Irish Boy Names
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Eustis | Fruitful, Steadfast |
| Dinny | Of Dionysus, Follower of Dionysus |
| Darrien | Gift, Rich, Kindly, Oak tree |
| Hektor | Restrainer, To hold, Horse lord, Dark horse |
| Darrion | Gift, Oak tree, Wealthy |
| Tymon | God's honor |
| Grigor | Watchful, Vigilant |
| Dorrian | Exile, Gift, I offer, Give |
| Philens | Lover, Friend, Descendant of Faolán, Wolf |
| Barret | Strife, Mighty bear |
| Gaillen | Serenity, calmness, Little and lively |
| Ervin | Army friend, Wild boar friend, Sea friend, Fresh green water |
| Everett | Wild boar, Strong as a boar, Brave, Granite |
| Gervase | A spear |
| Quade | From the Scottish clan name McQuade |
| Gervaise | Spear, Spearman |
| Hardy | Bold, brave |
| Warrick | Leader who defends |
| Felder | Field area of open country, Chess player |
| Harvey | Army warrior, Battle worthy |
| Geron | Guard, Guardian, Spear, lance |
| Hodge | Son of Roger, Famous spear |
| Kern | Warrior, Small person, Grain |
| Derk | Power of the tribe, People's ruler, Red |
| Ossie | Deer lover, Friend of the deer, Spear of the gods, Divine power, Divine protection |
| Gerred | Rules by the spear |
| Alby | Noble, Bright, Famous, Light, White, World, Rock |
| Roddy | Famous power, Spirited, lively, strong |
| Arnell | Of Arnold, Of Ó Néill, Eagle ruler |
| Hammond | Home protector |
| Hines | Home of the King, Home ruler, Deer keeper |
| Baret | Of Barrett, Strong as a bear, Bear |
Irish Girl Names
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Cohen | Priest, descendant of cadhan, descendant of cuán, barnacle, wild goose, hound, dog |
| Edna | Renewer, Delight, Rejuvenation, Kernel |
| Catrice | Pure, clean |
| Kira | Mistress, lady, Beam of Light, Black, Glitter, shining |
| Kaelee | Keeper of the keys, Pure, Slender |
| Colene | People of victory, Girl |
| Dorreen | Gift of God, gift of the Gods, Moody, sullen |
| Moira | Fate, destiny, Share, Bitter, Rebelliousness, Beloved, Wished for child |
| Shyla | One eye, blind, Mountain, daughter of the mountain |
| Colline | People of victory, Girl |
| Elish | God's promise, Of noble kind |
| Cori | Maiden, Cauldron, From the hollow, Throng, troop, company |
| Carron | Pure, Sharp calf (young cow) |
| Detria | Daughter of Demeter, Earth mother, Sorrowful, Wanderer, Daughter |
| Kathrina | Pure, clean, clear |
| Meira | Giving light, Shining, More, Merry |
| Nel | Horn, Merciful, pity, Bright, shining one, God is my light, Cloud, Champion |
| Caleen | The Moon, Pure, Eternal warrior, Slender |
| Kailee | Clean or pure |
| Ardella | High valor, Lion of the decree, Blooming meadow, Bronze |
| Caylin | Girl, Pure |
| Ileane | Trojan, Bright, Shining light |
| Allaine | Precious, River in Switzerland, Bright, shining light, Torch, Little Rock, Beautiful |
| Kacia | Thorny, Vigilant |
| Cailen | Pure, Girl |
| Shanna | Lily, Rose, God is gracious, Possessor or wisdom, Old wise river |
| Allyna | Precious, Child, Awakening, Sun ray, Noble |
| Coline | People of victory, Girl |
| Kyrha | Lord, Young, Forward-looking, Humiliator (of the enemy), Dark, black |
| Caycee | Of Casey, Brave, Alert, watchful |
| Vennesa | Butterfly |
| Calyn | Pure, Slender |
| Dorann | Of Doran, Gift of God, Graciousness, Exile, Wanderer |
| Bryony | To swell, To teem with plants, to grow luxuriantly, Strong, Virtuous |
| Onie | He (God) has favored me, Lamb |
| Darah | Nugget of wisdom |
| Ednah | Of Edna, Renewer, Pleasure, Of Eithne, Kernel |
| Mare | Beloved, wished-for child, Bitterness, sea of bitterness, Of the sea |
| Shayana | Gift of grace, Good grace, favorable grace |
| Erena | Peace, Ireland |
| Neysa | Pure, holy, Miracle |
| Kaitlyn | Pure |
| Kaley | Pure, Clean |
| Kathaline | Clean, clear, pure |
| Caitlyn | Pure |
| Katelin | Pure |
| Kaydee | Pure, First, A rhythmic flow of sounds |
| Shivonne | God is gracious |
| Pegeen | Pearl |
| Keevah | Protect, shelter, Gentle, precious |
| Eilin | Torch, Desired, Radiance, beauty, Hazelnut |
| Chivonne | God is gracious |
| Rosaleen | Gentle horse, little rose |
| Dinay | Judged, judgment, Greek, From Dinan, Brittany, Brown |
| Eleen | Bright, the bright one, Desired, beauty |
| Nelda | Shining light, Torch, Sun ray, Champion, From the alder trees |
| Kiria | Lord, Master, Black |
| Niada | Water nymph, Warrior, champion |
| Kaitlynn | Pure, Lake, pool |
| Channa | God has favored me, Old and wise |
| Cleona | Glory, renown, Queen of the Banshees |
| Arleen | Free man, Army, warrior |
| Illeanne | Light |
| Katlynn | Pure |
| Eena | Rejuvenation, rebirth, Kernel, grain, Fire |
| Kaitriona | Pure |
| Allena | Precious, Handsome, Cheerful |
| Elleen | Torch, shining light |
| Alanna | Attractive, precious, handsome, Peaceful, Offering |
| Carlyn | Descendant of Cearbhallán, Free man, man |
| Carel | Of Carol, Of Carl, Farmer, Song of joy, Strong, Champion |
| Alline | Noble, nobility, Little rock, Headstone |
| Karlynn | Free man, One who combs wool |
| Delma | Noble protector, Famous, Faithful |
| Karie | Free man, Beloved friend |
| Shailene | Free, Majestic, stately, Gift of light |
Irish Unisex Names
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Elan | Oak tree, Shining light, the bright one, Fawn, Beautiful orchid, Ardor, zeal |
| Corrie | Maiden, Horn, horned, Boat, Hollow, Cauldron |
| Damari | Gentle, Fertility goddess, Eternal, Strength |
| Bari | Foreign, Fair-headed, Spear, Originator |
| Arliss | Pledge, Burning on, High fort, high ring fort |
| Kori | Maiden, From the hollow, Toop, company, Curly hair, Obstinant, Priest |
| Ardell | High valley, High valor |
| Dara | Pearl of wisdom, pearl, Star, Oak tree, fruitful |
| Darra | Pearl of wisdom, Compassion, Gift, Oak wood, Fruitful |
| Norrie | Peaceful, Rest, Honor, Light |
| Darrah | Nugget of wisdom, Oak, Gift |
| Dede | Beloved, Loved by God, Deed, exploit, Son of David |
| Barrett | Strife, Warlike people, Bear strength |
| Airyn | Of Aaron, Of Erin, Enlightened, Messenger, Mountain of strength, Ireland |
| Gerrie | Of Gerald, Of Geraldine, Spear ruler, Spear power, Strong spear, Hard spear, Passionate, Hound |
| Peyton | Fighting man's estate, Pæga’s settlement |
| Keller | Cellar master, Son of Céileachar, Maker of cauls or kells |
| Ardin | Great forest, Eagle power, Eagle valley |
| Haydan | Heathen, Hay valley, Hay hill, Hedge hill, Fiery, Bringer of fire |
| Bogey | Strong like a bow, bow strength, Orchard, Bog, marshland |