Irish names are having a moment. Finn, Declan, Aoife, Saoirse. The pronunciation gap (Siobhan, anyone?) is part of the appeal for some parents — it signals heritage and creates a talking point. Know your audience before picking something with unexpected spelling.
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dark one, dark-haired
good man
chief, lord
descendant of Creadan
devoted one
dark one, little dark one
Short form of Uilliam, the Irish form of William
courageous, valiant
land of Eoghan (Irish)
descendant of Bradach (spirited one)
helpful, one who provides assistance
descendant of Rian
descendant of Bradan (salmon)
descendant of Braol
red-haired counselor
little poet
descendant of Raghallach
descendant of the victorious one
dark warrior
descendant of Cathasach
descendant of little fawn
little seal
little dark one
from South Munster (southern Ireland)
place at the bridge on the Bann
World ruler; mighty lord of the world
possessor of old wisdom (mythological)
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