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