Irish Girl Names

Ava

life

Hazel

hazel tree

Ellie

bright, shining light

Nora

woman of honor

Lily

lily flower, purity

Abigail

father's joy

Isla

island

Grace

Divine grace, elegance, goodwill

Riley

Courageous, valiant

Claire

illustrious, renowned

Maeve

she who intoxicates

Kennedy

ugly head (from ceann donn)

Quinn

wisdom, intelligence, reason

Cora

maiden

Margaret

pearl

Rylee

descendant of Raghallach

Mary

sea of bitterness

Alana

harmony, peaceful, beautiful

Sloane

warrior, raider

Brianna

strong, virtuous, honorable

Kylie

boomerang

Annie

grace, favor

Gemma

gem, precious stone

Molly

star of the sea

Stevie

crown, garland

Delaney

descendant of the challenger

Norah

honor, honorable

Nyla

winner, one who attains

Lennon

lover, sweetheart

Kiara

bright, clear

Reagan

little ruler, impulsive one

Maisie

pearl

Collins

son of Colin, victory of the people

Rowan

little red one

Morgan

sea circle, sea chief

Rory

red king; red-haired ruler

Alanna

little child; dear child (endearment)

Maggie

pearl

Ryleigh

Rosemary

Evelynn

Rosie

Alayna

Catherine

Teagan

beautiful, attractive

Kayla

crown of laurels

Finley

white hero

Lana

light

Mckenna

son of Cionaodh (fire-born)

Fiona

fair, white, pure

Kira

sunlight, beam of light

Raegan

little ruler, impulsive one

Murphy

sea warrior

Cassidy

curly-haired

Rylie

courageous, valiant

Paris

from the Parisii Celtic tribe

Nellie

shining light

Makenna

born of fire

Vienna

white or bright settlement

Kate

pure, clear

Briana

strong, noble, high

Allie

noble kind (from Alice)

Cecelia

of the Caecilii, ancient Roman clan

Eve

life, living

Monroe

mouth of the River Roe

Katie

pure, clear

Mara

bitter

Eileen

bright, shining one

Keira

dark one, black-haired one

Kinley

son of Finlay (surname origin)

Kaitlyn

pure

Kennedi

ugly-headed (original Gaelic)

Dylan

son of the sea, great tide

Ryan

little king

Bridget

strength, power, virtue

Emerald

bright green gemstone

Kathryn

pure, clear

Jamie

supplanter, one who follows

Aileen

bright, shining light

Kiana

divine, moon goddess

Kyra

lord, master

Kenna

born of fire

Kayleigh

slender, slim and fair

Fallon

descendant of a ruler

Mckinley

son of the fair warrior

Megan

pearl

Sloan

warrior, raider

Nola

white shoulder (from Fionnuala)

Kaeli

graceful, beautiful

Rowyn

little red one

Haley

hay clearing, hay field

Brittany

from Brittany, land of the Britons

Erin

from Ireland, Ireland

Tallulah

leaping water

Ayleen

bright, shining light

Kelly

frequenter of churches

Kori

maiden, girl

Leanna

gracious, full of grace

Ashlyn

dream, vision

Katelyn

pure

Clare

bright, clear, famous

Tilly

strength in battle

Campbell

crooked mouth

Keily

slender, graceful

Kassidy

curly-haired, descendant of Caiside

Kiera

little dark one, dark-complexioned

Darcy

from Arcy (Norman French place name)

Kara

dear, beloved, darling

Maelynn

bright lake, shining pool

Bria

noble, high

Tara

rocky hill, hill of kings

Dara

oak tree, oak grove

Ellen

sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)

Saoirse

freedom, liberty

Joyce

lord

Arden

eagle valley

Casey

vigilant, watchful

Cordelia

jewel of the sea

Hayley

from the hay field

Kyleigh

boomerang, curved throwing stick

Dana

judge, arbiter

Kacey

vigilant in battle, watchful warrior

Kathleen

pure, virginal

Libby

pledged to God, God is my oath

Imogen

maiden, girl

Jillian

youthful

Brenda

sword, blade

Devyn

little deer, from the deep

Shay

stately, admirable

Shea

admirable, hawk-like

Ryann

little king

Kodi

helpful one

Mollie

wished-for child

Rya

little stream, flowing water

Kaylie

slender, graceful, beautiful

Kaira

goodness, beneficence

Kollyns

victory of the people (via Nicholas)

Kailey

slender, graceful

Rowen

little red one

Aira

air, song, melody

Cara

dear one, beloved

Patricia

noble, of the patrician class

Rhiannon

great queen, divine queen

Delainey

descendant of Dubh Slainghe (dark one of the Sl...

Nelly

bright, shining one (from Helen)

Ciara

dark one, dark-haired

Delani

descendant of the dark challenger

Kollins

young one, puppy (young animal)

Ailyn

bright, radiant

Lorraine

from the kingdom of Lothar

Meghan

pearl

Nell

bright, shining one

Aislinn

dream, vision

Alannah

beautiful, lovely

Rori

red king

Keeley

slender

Kailyn

girl

Cecily

from the Caecilius family

Geneva

woman of the tribe

Annabel

loving grace

Avalon

isle of apples

Abbie

father's joy, source of joy

Caeli

of heaven, of the sky

Caitlin

pure, clear

Siara

dark, black-haired

Skylynn

sky and waterfall pool

Bryanna

strong, virtuous, honorable

Rihanna

great queen

Cori

maiden, young woman

Tess

to harvest, reaper

Gwyneth

white, fair, blessed

Kacie

vigilant, watchful in battle

Maura

dark, dark-complexioned

Shayla

fairy palace, fairy mound

Beckett

dweller by the brook

Arlene

pledge, oath

Madden

little hound, little dog

Philomena

beloved

Breanna

strong, honorable

Ireland

land of Éire, emerald isle

Shannon

wise river, old river

Clarke

scribe, secretary, scholar

Shyla

daughter of the mountain

Moira

fate, destiny

Sheyla

heavenly, blind

Ailanny

beautiful, lovely

Evana

God is gracious

Siobhan

God is gracious

Kailee

gentle, beautiful, precious

Caylee

gentle, beautiful

Donna

lady, woman

Sullivan

dark-eyed one, hawk-eyed

Ailana

island, beautiful

Briley

descendant of Raghallach

Rooney

descendant of the champion, hero

Finnley

fair warrior, white hero

Sianna

blend of Sienna (city) + Anna (grace)

Sheila

heavenly

Geraldine

spear ruler

Rhylee

courageous, spirited (from Irish Raghallach)

Devin

divine, godlike

Keyli

slender, fair

Lowen

joy, happiness, joyful

Edna

pleasure, rejuvenation

Brenna

raven, dark-haired one

Keely

beautiful, graceful

Kaci

alert, watchful in battle

Alanis

precious, little rock

Fia

flame, light

Honor

dignity, esteem, reputation

Bryn

hill, mound

Leana

vine, climbing plant

Delany

descendant of the dark challenger

Kayce

vigilant, watchful

Shae

hawk-like

Polly

star of the sea; beloved

Mona

noble one, little noble

Maryann

sea of grace, beloved grace

Alanah

little child, darling

Bridgette

strength, power

Aoife

pleasant, agreeable

Callahan

bright-headed, strife

Aithana

kernel, nut

Jackie

supplanter

Katelynn

Pure, clear

Alany

orange tree, orange blossom

Lizzie

pledged to God, my God is an oath

Susie

lily, rose

Aelin

bright, shining

Isobel

pledged to God, God is my oath

Regan

little king, royal one

Caitlyn

pure, unblemished

Aislynn

dream, vision

Alanni

heavenly path, sky fragrance

Brigitte

exalted, high, strength

Betsy

my God is abundance

Ivie

ivy plant, faithfulness

Kiari

bright, clear, famous

Tracy

warlike, brave

Annmarie

grace and beloved

Imogene

maiden, daughter

Katy

each of the two

Merida

worthy, deserved

Oona

lamb

Nara

ancient capital city

Fiadh

of the wild, forest creature

Bree

strength, power

Orla

golden princess, golden sovereign

Taryn

rocky hill, tower

Hayes

hedged area, forest clearing

Maela

princess, chief

Maelie

princess, chief, leader

James

holder of the heel

Wrenna

wren, small bird

Carol

song of joy, joyful song

Brigid

exalted, high one

Kathy

innocent

Rhyan

little ruler, little king

Caleigh

celebration, party

Kathlyn

pure

Kaley

slender and fair

Reilly

courageous, valiant

Maevyn

intoxicating, she who intoxicates

Maira

beloved, wished-for child

Kayden

fighter, companion in battle

Iona

island (of Saint Columba)

Winnifred

blessed peacemaking, holy reconciliation

Evan

the Lord is gracious

Kaleigh

slender

Maevis

song thrush (bird)

Lynn

lake, pool

Colleen

girl, young woman

Darcie

from Arcy (place in Normandy)

Eryn

Ireland

Cianna

God is gracious

Nessa

headland, promontory, cape

Evanna

God is gracious

Aleen

bright, shining

Drue

manly, strong

Rorie

red king

Shaylee

fairy palace, admirable

Keegan

little fire, descendant of the fiery one

Dynver

deep water

Aven

river, stream

Murphie

sea warrior

Una

one, unity

Kierra

little dark one

Mackenna

daughter of the fire-born

Kyrah

throne, far-sighted

Siana

God is gracious

Callan

battle, rock

Mallie

diminutive of Mary

Kaily

slender, beautiful

Brianny

strong, noble, virtuous

Connie

steadfast, constant, faithful

Gillian

youthful

Aine

radiance, brilliance, splendor

Niamh

bright, radiant, lustrous

Brea

strength, power

Kyara

bright, clear, famous (Italian root)

Muriel

bright sea, shining sea

Lorna

from Lorn, from the district of Argyll, Scotland

Darby

deer park, settlement of deer

Rylei

rye meadow, clearing

Rian

little king, royal one

Kayley

slim, slender one

Dillon

great sea, son of the sea

Cailyn

pure

Fallyn

in charge, leader

Neve

snow

Irelynn

land of Eire, western isle

Kinleigh

meadow of the fair hero

Dru

beloved, dear one

Gwenivere

white shadow, fair phantom

Keilyn

slender and fair

Dearra

oak tree

Railynn

courageous, valiant

Finlee

fair warrior

Ciana

ancient, enduring

Christy

follower of Christ

Maryanne

bitter grace

Avonlea

river meadow

Ailen

bright, beautiful

Irelyn

Ireland, abundant land

Quinnley

descendant of Conn (intelligence, chief)

Kaitlynn

pure

Kayli

slender, fair

Eleen

bright, shining light

Larkin

descendant of Lorcán

Bronwyn

fair, holy, and blessed

Kylynn

narrow channel, slender

Cyra

throne, sun

Teegan

beautiful, lovely

Hennessy

descendant of Angus

Roisin

little rose

Aislyn

dream, vision

Avana

pleasant, beautiful, radiant

Hazely

hazel tree

Bryana

high, noble, strong

Brady

spirited one, descendant of Bradach

Conley

heroic, strong-willed

Alinna

noble, bright

Aisley

ash tree clearing

Eiley

bright, shining light, torch

Imelda

powerful in battle, mighty warrior

Elva

elf, magical being

Aili

bright, radiant

Annora

honor, esteem

Devon

deep valley dwellers

Allana

fair, beautiful

Alonna

beautiful, lovely

Blaise

one who lisps, stutters

Kiora

clear, bright, luminous

Rowynn

little red one

Ailee

light, bright one

Kambree

from Wales, land of the Cymry

Morrigan

great queen

Codi

helpful one

Evany

God is gracious

Alanie

little rock, harmony

Kynnedi

helmeted chief

Nyelle

born at Christmas (Noelle variant)

Evelyne

life

Cayla

slender, graceful

Tully

people mighty, powerful nation

Janey

God is gracious

Gracey

grace, divine favor

Finleigh

fair-haired hero

Darci

from Arcy

Hazelyn

hazel tree

Neila

champion, passionate

Kerrigan

descendant of Ciaran (little dark one)

Meghaan

pearl

Makenzi

son of the fair one, fair-born

Keari

dark one, little dark one

Avalina

island of apples

Kylan

narrow channel, strait

Keagan

descendant of the fire god

Aislin

dream, vision

Ryley

courageous, valiant

Rilee

courageous, valiant

Kiarah

bright, clear, luminous

Enya

kernel, grain, seed

Dailany

descendant of the dark challenger

Maevry

she who intoxicates, cause of great joy

Ena

fire, grain of fire (Gaelic Eithne)

Blaine

yellow, fair (light-haired)

Brianne

hill

Callyn

slender, narrow

Meara

mirth, merriment, great joy

Haleigh

hay meadow, hay clearing

Rynn

little king, ruler

Liam

resolute protection, helmet of will

Shana

beautiful (Yiddish/Hebrew)

Holley

holy, sacred (possible folk etymology connection)

Gretta

pearl

Ayden

little fire, fiery one

Meila

gracious, dear

Aylana

eternal blossom, blooming flower

Aryn

peace; from Ireland

Marygrace

sea of bitterness + divine favor

Marykate

sea of bitterness + pure

Arin

mountain of strength; enlightened

Ianna

God is gracious

Rileigh

courageous, valiant

Kyle

narrow strait, channel

Aidsa

happy, joyful

Arianelly

silver, bright

Enid

purity, virtue (literary association)

Aisling

dream, vision

Kennadi

ugly head (original clan self-reference)

Ailynn

bright, beautiful, light

Kaleigha

graceful, slender, beautiful

Dempsey

proud descendant, descendant of the proud one

Seanna

God is gracious

Brie

from the Brie region of France

Cayleigh

from céilí, traditional Irish dance gathering

Alahna

beautiful, harmonious

Emmarose

whole, universal

Pierce

rock, stone

Alanny

little rock, precious

Mayve

she who intoxicates, intoxicating one

Wynnie

fair, white, blessed

Honora

honor, dignity, virtue

Allena

bright, handsome

Carmel

garden of God, God's vineyard

Hyacinth

the hyacinth flower

Arleen

pledge, oath (possible Celtic origin)

Genevie

woman of the tribe, race woman

Nolan

noble

Maxwell

Mack's stream, great stream

Brynne

hill, mound

Codie

helpful one

Barrett

bear strength

Ryanne

little king

Devany

dark-haired, dark warrior

Alaynah

beautiful, harmonious, dear child

Aeryn

Ireland, from Eriu goddess

Braya

high hill, hillside

Keysi

vigilant, watchful

Eilyn

bright, shining light

Erynn

Ireland; from the island of Ireland

Maureen

little Mary

Cody

helpful, descendant of the helpful one

Darah

oak tree

Aleana

bright, shining one

Jeslyn

God beholds, foresight

Peighton

from the warrior's town

Caelynn

holly tree

Riana

great queen, divine queen

Terri

harvester, reaper

Ahna

grace, favor

Kaitlin

pure, chaste

Kayci

alert, vigilant, watchful

Kaileen

slender, fair

Cate

pure

Mccall

son of Cathal, son of the battle-ruler

Falynn

in charge, ruling, leader

Keisy

vigilant, watchful

Rylen

courageous, valiant

Ginevra

white shadow, white wave

Erina

Ireland, from Eire

Shylah

gift, abundance; place of peace

Anam

blessings, gifts from God

Aiden

little fire, little fiery one

Calleigh

slender and fair

Khylee

graceful, beautiful

Rhyleigh

valiant, courageous

Kelany

bright-headed, fair

Rosaleen

little rose

Kelia

bright-headed, warlike

Kaela

slender, fair

Kennady

helmeted chief

Rhylie

courageous, valiant

Eily

shining light, bright one

Aelyn

bright, radiant

Rhiley

courageous; descendant of Raghallach

Locklyn

land of the lochs, lake land

Callen

battle mighty, warrior

Neely

champion

Enora

honor, esteem

Maryrose

sea of bitterness + rose (alternative Mary etym...

Kaylei

slender, fair

Kelsy

ship island

Katlyn

pure

Connor

wolf-lover

Jameson

son of James

Alauna

little rock

Ailin

bright, shining

Makaylah

who is like God?

Quinlee

Quinn's meadow, meadow of the chief

Deylani

from the alder grove, descendant of the challenger

Briany

strong, virtuous, honorable

Finnleigh

fair warrior, white-haired hero

Ilene

bright, shining light

Neeva

bright, radiant

Calloway

pebbly place, ford

Gracy

grace, divine favor

Adair

ford at the oak tree

Briggitte

strength, power

Abbey

father of joy, my father is joyful

Darlin

dearly beloved one

Norie

law, rule, model conduct

Kendyll

valley of the River Kent

Breya

noble, exalted, powerful

Syra

sun, throne (Persian/Cyrus root)

Erianna

peace, Ireland

Marsali

pearl

Caelyn

pure

Kylei

narrow channel or strait

Ryli

courageous, valiant

Caden

spirit of battle

Braylen

descendant of Braolach (broad clearing)

Taara

star

Eevie

life, living

Eveline

wished-for child

Doreen

gift of God

Owen

well-born, noble

Keeva

beautiful, gentle, precious

Alenna

bright, shining light

Brynna

hill, mound

Kassidi

curly-haired

Caleah

slender, slim

Declyn

full of goodness

Reilynn

courageous, valiant

Kaisleigh

pure, beloved

Loghan

lake in a meadow

Mccaela

who is like God?

Shaelyn

admirable, hawk-like (from Irish Shea)

Kaileigh

slender, beautiful

Masie

pearl

Leeanna

graceful meadow

Cathy

pure

Annarose

grace, favor

Sheridan

wild searcher, long seeker

Keanna

gentle, beautiful

Kaleena

pure

Keyara

dark one, dark-haired

Lynnon

small cloak, beloved one

Tallula

leaping water, rushing water

Ellanora

Bright, shining light; torch

Nolah

Honor, nobility

Arlen

pledge, oath, solemn promise

Lanna

little rock, harmony

Mairead

pearl

Caira

Dark one, black-haired

Griffin

Strong lord, mighty ruler

Daizy

Day's eye; the daisy flower that opens at dawn

Keyanna

ancient, enduring (via Kiana/Cian)

Maebel

lovable, dear

Maevery

she who intoxicates, great enchantress

Lundyn

fort on the Thames / from the Roman Londinium

Kenedi

helmeted chief, armored head

Carrigan

descendant of Corraidhín (little spear)

Rosse

headland, promontory, cape

Sheena

God is gracious

Gaelle

Gaul, Celt (person of Celtic origin)

Noreen

little honor, dear one

Delana

from the alder grove

Kerri

dark, black-haired

Aide

nobility, of noble kind

Tierney

lord, master, lordly one

Morgana

sea circle, sea born

Kaylan

slender, narrow

Brennan

descendant of the little drop

Brecken

freckled, speckled

Noraa

honor, honorable

Aisla

island

Mame

beloved, dear one (pet form of Mary)

Cathryn

pure, clear

Eilish

pledged to God

Kellie

bright-headed

Kenny

born of fire, handsome

Shayne

God is gracious

Devan

poet, verse-maker

Croia

heart

Allen

handsome, fair

Ciera

dark, black-haired

Cieyana

possibly ancient (Irish variant of Cianna)

Johnny

God is gracious

Nev

brightness, radiance, snow

Cia

pure, ancient (from Celtic root)

Eirlys

snowdrop flower

Anifer

smooth, phantomlike

Quinnly

wisdom, chief, intelligence

Sean

God is gracious

Betha

life

Ciarah

dark one, black-haired

Dacy

from Arcy; of the south

Briggette

exalted one, high goddess

Polli

star of the sea, beloved

Cahri

dear one, beloved friend

Irielle

of Ireland

Seara

pleasant, enchanting

Arynne

Ireland or land of abundance

Caty

pure

Shaena

beautiful

Deshanna

God is gracious (via Shannon/Shane)

Brae

Catlin

pure, clear

Shevawn

God is gracious

Cristin

follower of Christ, Christian woman

Deardra

sorrowful, broken-hearted

Finola

fair shoulder

Shane

God is gracious

Murielle

bright sea

Darthula

daughter of the wave or flood

Grady

noble, distinguished, illustrious

Dee

Goddess; holy one (river name)

Gara

rough; short one

Dillion

sea tide, son of the sea

Whiskey

water of life

Ellowen

elm tree

Nevi

bright, radiant

Lennen

lover, sweetheart

Eryan

little king, kingly (from Ryan)

Eisleigh

one's meadow, solitary clearing

Brhea

hill

Cedrea

amiable, kind

Stephen

crown, wreath

Imagen

image, likeness

Baile

home, homestead

Fynn

fair, white, bright

Duwana

little dark one, dark-haired

Deirde

sorrowful one; broken-hearted

Marykathryn

Mary: beloved, wished-for child (Hebrew); Kathr...

Kathyn

pure, clear

Brandon

broom-covered hill, beacon hill

Timmy

honoring God, one who honors God

Shena

God is gracious

Torina

chief, lord

Roanne

little red one; graceful river

Calene

Pure; stream

Patte

noble, patrician

Evonia

yew wood, yew tree

Mairi

beloved

Farrel

man of valor, super valor

Duffie

dark one, descendant of Dubhthach

Doyle

descendant of the dark stranger

Evva

life, living

Souleen

sun-born, child of the sun

Callum

dove

Senara

unclear Celtic origin, possibly related to sena...

Mccarty

loving

Meigha

pearl

Crisanna

anointed one with grace

Aevyn

God is gracious (via Evan/John)

Devenny

black-headed, dark one

Rayegan

little king

Delancy

from the elder tree farm

Eilonwy

radiant, bright

Shaundel

God is gracious

Tyrona

land of Eoghan (Owen)

Cerri

variant of Cerridwen (Welsh goddess of inspirat...

Shielah

blind (from Latin caecus)

Treacy

warlike, fighter

Cathirine

pure, clear

Airlene

bright, shining one

Coila

from the narrow strait

Brye

strength, valor

Glenny

narrow mountain valley

Cie

brightness, radiance

Magee

son/descendant of Aodh (fire)

Maghan

pearl

Breigh

creative spelling of Bray/Bree

Kerah

sun, lord

Devlin

fierce valor, unlucky

Lashannon

old river, wise one

Down

fort on the hill

Shaunda

God is gracious

Shon

God is gracious, God has shown favor

Brennda

sword blade, brand

Norann

honor and grace (Nora + Ann)

Doren

gift of God

Corrin

maiden, young girl

Doran

wanderer, exile, stranger

Evanne

God is gracious

Shanon

old river; ancient one

Deedra

Sorrowful one, broken-hearted

Kolene

girl, young woman

Aillene

bright shining one; light

Daune

Daybreak, first light of day

Conny

steadfast, constant

Donnell

world ruler, mighty ruler

Connell

strong wolf, mighty hound

Murlee

from the sea, sea fortress

Burney

island of the bear (from Old Norse place name)

Arlien

pledge, oath

Avor

yew warrior

Arloine

oath

Ednamay

rejuvenation, pleasure

Evalin

life, wished for child

Don

ruler of the world

Dicey

gift of God

Roy

red

Carroll

champion

Joe

God will add, God increases