Irish Names

Irish names are steeped in the culture and history of the people of Ireland. Many Irish names originated in the Irish Gaelic tongue and express the culture, myths, and beauty of the land. Many Irish names have been handed down from generation to generation and are tied to ancient legends, heroic personalities, and Celtic beliefs.

Many Irish names have ancient meanings and can be associated with wisdom, nature, strength, and honor. A few names have been drawn from nature, such as "oak," "light," "water," and "courage." Irish names have an exotic sound and an ancient meaning, so it’s not surprising that families across the globe continue to adopt them for their children.

Trending Irish Male Names

Name Meaning Nickname
Eustis Fruitful; Steadfast Eus
Dinny Of Dionysus ; Follower of Dionysus Din
Darrien Gift; Rich; Kindly; Oak tree Dar
Hektor Restrainer; To hold; Horse lord; Dark horse Hek
Darrion Gift; Oak tree; Wealthy Darr
Tymon God's honor Ty
Grigor Watchful; Vigilant Grigo
Dorrian Exile; Gift, I offer; Give Dori
Philens Lover; Friend; Descendant of Faolán; Wolf Phil
Barret Strife; Mighty bear Barret
Gaillen Serenity, calmness; Little and lively Gail
Ervin Army friend; Wild boar friend; Sea friend; Fresh green water Erv
Everett Wild boar; Strong as a boar; Brave; Granite Everett
Quade From the Scottish clan name McQuade Qua
Gervase A spear Gervase
Elan Oak tree; Shining light, the bright one; Fawn; Beautiful orchid; Ardor, zeal Eli
Corrie Maiden; Horn, horned; Boat; Hollow; Cauldron Cor
Damari Gentle; Fertility goddess; Eternal; Strength Dam
Bari Foreign; Fair-headed; Spear; Originator Bar
Arliss Pledge; Burning on; High fort, high ring fort Arlie
Kori Maiden; From the hollow; Toop, company; Curly hair; Obstinant; Priest Kor
Ardell High valley; High valor Dar
Dara Pearl of wisdom, pearl; Star; Oak tree, fruitful Dari
Darra Pearl of wisdom; Compassion; Gift; Oak wood; Fruitful Dar

The Irish boy names frequently convey a sense of strength, bravely and wisdom. Many stem from old Irish legends and heroic stories. In the past, Irish names were those of warriors, kings and societal leaders which bears a lot of cultural meaning.

Names such as Dara, Everett, Barret, and Ervin have meanings that refer to being brave, nature, and friends alike. Irish boys' names also seem to have easy, catchy nicknames, so they are very usable names for today. An Irish boy's name can allow your child to have a name that embodies tradition, culture, and timeless flair.

Trending Irish Female Names

Name Meaning Nickname
Cohen Priest, descendant of cadhan, descendant of cuán, barnacle, wild goose, hound, dog Cohe
Edna Renewer; Delight; Rejuvenation; Kernel Edi
Kira Mistress, lady; Beam of Light; Black; Glitter, shining Kira
Catrice Pure, clean Cat
Kaelee Keeper of the keys; Pure; Slender Kael
Colene People of victory; Girl Cher
Moira Fate, destiny; Share; Bitter; Rebelliousness; Beloved; Wished for child Moi
Dorreen Gift of God, gift of the Gods; Moody, sullen Dorie
Shyla One eye, blind; Mountain, daughter of the mountain Shy
Colline People of victory; Girl Col
Elish God's promise; Of noble kind Eli
Cori Maiden; Cauldron; From the hollow; Throng, troop, company Cor
Carron Pure; Sharp calf (young cow) Car
Kathrina Pure, clean, clear Kath
Detria Daughter of Demeter; Earth mother; Sorrowful; Wanderer; Daughter Det
Meira Giving light; Shining; More; Merry Mei
Nel Horn; Merciful, pity; Bright, shining one; God is my light; Cloud; Champion Nel
Caleen The Moon; Pure; Eternal warrior; Slender Cale
Kailee Clean or pure Kai
Caylin Girl; Pure Cay
Ardella High valor; Lion of the decree; Blooming meadow; Bronze Red
Ileane Trojan; Bright; Shining light Ile
Kacia Thorny; Vigilant Kac
Allaine Precious; River in Switzerland; Bright, shining light; Torch; Little Rock; Beautiful Ally
Cailen Pure; Girl Cail
Shanna Lily; Rose; God is gracious; Possessor or wisdom; Old wise river Shan
Coline People of victory; Girl Col
Allyna Precious; Child; Awakening; Sun ray; Noble All
Kyrha Lord; Young; Forward-looking; Humiliator (of the enemy); Dark, black Kyr
Vennesa Butterfly Ven
Caycee Of Casey; Brave; Alert, watchful Cay
Dorann Of Doran; Gift of God, Graciousness; Exile; Wanderer Dora
Calyn Pure; Slender Cal
Bryony To swell; To teem with plants, to grow luxuriantly; Strong; Virtuous Bri
Onie He (God) has favored me; Lamb Onie
Darah Nugget of wisdom Dar
Ednah Of Edna; Renewer; Pleasure; Of Eithne; Kernel Ed
Mare Beloved, wished-for child; Bitterness, sea of bitterness; Of the sea Mar
Shayana Gift of grace; Good grace, favorable grace Shy
Neysa Pure, holy; Miracle Ney
Erena Peace; Ireland Eren
Kaitlyn Pure Kait
Kaley Pure; Clean Kay
Kathaline Clean, clear, pure Kath
Caitlyn Pure Cait
Katelin Pure Kate
Kaydee Pure; First; A rhythmic flow of sounds Kay
Shivonne God is gracious Shiv
Pegeen Pearl Peg
Keevah Protect, shelter; Gentle, precious Keep
Eilin Torch; Desired; Radiance, beauty; Hazelnut Ei
Chivonne God is gracious Chi
Rosaleen Gentle horse; little rose Rosaleen
Dinay Judged, judgment; Greek; From Dinan, Brittany; Brown Di
Eleen Bright, the bright one; Desired, beauty El
Nelda Shining light; Torch; Sun ray; Champion; From the alder trees Nel
Kiria Lord; Master; Black Kiri
Niada Water nymph; Warrior, champion Niada
Kaitlynn Pure; Lake, pool Kait
Channa God has favored me; Old and wise Chan
Cleona Glory, renown; Queen of the Banshees Cleo
Katlynn Pure Kat
Illeanne Light Ill
Arleen Free man; Army, warrior Arleen
Eena Rejuvenation, rebirth; Kernel, grain; Fire Ena
Kaitriona Pure Kaitri
Allena Precious; Handsome; Cheerful Allena
Elleen Torch, shining light Ell
Norrie Peaceful; Rest; Honor; Light Nor
Darrah Nugget of wisdom; Oak; Gift Dar
Dede Beloved; Loved by God; Deed, exploit; Son of David Dee
Barrett Strife; Warlike people; Bear strength Barrett
Airyn Of Aaron; Of Erin; Enlightened; Messenger; Mountain of strength; Ireland Air
Gerrie Of Gerald; Of Geraldine; Spear ruler; Spear power; Strong spear; Hard spear; Passionate; Hound Gerrie
Peyton Fighting man's estate; Pæga’s settlement Pey
Keller Cellar master; Son of Céileachar; Maker of cauls or kells Kells

What is more beautiful than the sound of a child’s laughter, the name of a baby girl, and the meaning of her name? Most of these names are based on nature, light, and beauty and were part of the daily life of ancient and modern Irish people. They represent attributes like purity, grace, wisdom, and kindness.

Names such as Moira, Kira, Kaitlyn, and Edna are just a few examples of Irish-derived names that are loved worldwide. Warmth and familiarity are often the price tag of these adorable wheel names. The perfect mix of tradition, beauty, and meaningful symbolism, Irish girl names are a beautiful choice for your little girl if you are looking for a name full of culture and meaning.

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