Irish Boys and Girls Name

Baby Names Quiz

Quiz: Selecting Baby Names

What is the most important factor when selecting a baby name?

 

Choosing a baby's name is a significant and thoughtful decision for parents. It holds immense importance for several reasons:

Identity: A name is a fundamental part of a person's identity. It shapes how others perceive and address the individual, influencing their self-image.

Cultural Heritage: Names often carry cultural and familial significance, preserving traditions and connecting the child to their cultural roots.

Meaningful Connection: Many names have meanings that convey values, aspirations, or blessings. These meanings can instil positive qualities in the child's life.

Personal Growth: A well-chosen name can inspire the child to live up to its meaning and develop certain virtues or characteristics associated with the name.

Sense of Belonging: A name links the child to their family, fostering a sense of belonging and attachment.

Uniqueness: A unique name can set the child apart and give them a distinctive identity.

Spiritual Significance: In some cultures, names are chosen based on astrological or religious beliefs, connecting the child to their spiritual path.

Here are ancient Irish names for boys and girls, along with their pronunciation, meaning, origin.

Boy's Name

Pronunciation

Meaning

Origin

Cian

Kee-an

Ancient, enduring

Irish

Fiachra

Fee-ahk-rah

Raven

Irish

Tadhg

Tyg

Poet, philosopher

Irish

Eoghan

Oh-an

Born of the yew

Irish

Cormac

Kor-mak

Charioteer

Irish

Daire

Da-rah

Oak tree

Irish

Cathal

Kah-hal

Battle, valor

Irish

Oisín

Oh-sheen

Little deer

Irish

Ronan

Roh-nan

Little seal

Irish

Declan

Deck-lan

Man of prayer

Irish

Ailill

Ah-lil

Elf or sprite

Irish

Eoin

O-win

God is gracious

Irish

Senan

Shay-nan

Little wise one

Irish

Conall

Ko-nal

Mighty

Irish

Ciarán

Kee-ah-rawn

Dark-haired

Irish

Odran

Oh-dran

Pale, sallow

Irish

Lorcan

Lor-kan

Little fierce one

Irish

Fionn

Fee-un

Fair, white

Irish

Niall

Nee-al

Champion

Irish

Odhrán

Oh-rawn

Pale, sallow

Irish

 

Girl's Name

Pronunciation

Meaning

Origin

Aoife

Ee-fa

Beautiful, radiant

Irish

Caoimhe

Kee-va

Gentle, beautiful

Irish

Brigid

Bree-id

Exalted, revered

Irish

Niamh

Nee-av

Bright, radiant

Irish

Sorcha

Sur-kha

Bright, radiant

Irish

Aisling

Ash-ling

Vision, dream

Irish

Eithne

Eh-nyah

Kernel, nut

Irish

Deirdre

Deer-dra

Sorrowful

Irish

Grainne

Gron-ya

Love

Irish

Síle

Shee-luh

Blind

Irish

Muireann

Mwir-in

Sea white

Irish

Clodagh

Clo-da

Name of a river

Irish

Fionnuala

Fee-un-oo-la

Fair shoulder

Irish

Eilís

Ay-leesh

God is my oath

Irish

Méabh

IrishMayv

Intoxicating

Irish

Sadhbh

Sive

Sweet, lovely

Irish

These names have deep roots in Irish culture and offer a variety of beautiful meanings for boys and girls

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