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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old, wise river
fearful, full of dread
fair shoulder
gift from God
faithful, loyal
little king, kingly (from Ryan)
World ruler; mighty lord of the world
sorrowful one; broken-hearted
possessor of old wisdom (mythological)
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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