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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descendant of the dark warrior
Ireland, from Eriu goddess
descendant of Cathach
brave in battle
slender and fair
descendant of Raghallach
dear rose
descendant of Raghallach
diminutive of Eileen
descendant of Niall
wolf-lover
little rock
dark challenger
peace, Ireland
descendant of Braolach (broad clearing)
full of goodness
courageous, valiant
girl, maiden
dark one, dark-haired
Dark one, black-haired
ancient, enduring (via Kiana/Cian)
descendant of the little drop
poet, verse-maker
possibly ancient (Irish variant of Cianna)
gift of God
old, wise river
fearful, full of dread
fair shoulder
gift from God
faithful, loyal
little king, kingly (from Ryan)
sorrowful one; broken-hearted
black-headed, dark one
son of the little king (surname)
heavenly (folk etymology)
brightness, radiance
strength (from Irish Brígh)
fierce valor, unlucky
old river, wise one
feminine of Sean/John
brooding, sullen
descendant of the exile
old river; ancient one
Sorrowful one, broken-hearted
girl, young woman
pledge, oath
oath
champion
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