Irish Baby Names

Liam

strong-willed warrior

Ava

life

Jack

supplanter

Michael

who resembles God

Hazel

hazel tree

Ellie

bright, shining light

John

Yahweh is gracious

Nora

woman of honor

Lily

lily flower, purity

Owen

young warrior

Dylan

son of the sea

Abigail

father's joy

Isla

island

Miles

soldier, warrior

Thomas

Twin

Grace

Divine grace, elegance, goodwill

Riley

Courageous, valiant

Anthony

Priceless; of inestimable worth

Logan

Little hollow; from the little hollow place

Aiden

Little fire; born of fire

Nolan

champion, famous one

Claire

illustrious, renowned

Rowan

little red-haired one

Ian

God is gracious

Maeve

she who intoxicates

Ryan

little king

Gael

stranger, foreigner

Kennedy

ugly head (from ceann donn)

Quinn

wisdom, intelligence, reason

Myles

soldier, merciful

Cora

maiden

Arthur

bear, bear-like strength

Jameson

son of James

Margaret

pearl

Emmett

truth, from Hebrew Emmet meaning truth or faith...

Carson

son of Carr (marsh dweller)

Rylee

descendant of Raghallach

Declan

man of prayer

Mary

sea of bitterness

Connor

lover of hounds

Evan

God is gracious

Alana

harmony, peaceful, beautiful

Bryson

son of Brice, the speckled one

Malachi

messenger of God

Sloane

warrior, raider

Callum

dove

Hayes

hedge dweller, from the enclosure

Beckett

from the brook

Alan

handsome

Brianna

strong, virtuous, honorable

Kylie

boomerang

Brayden

descendant of Bradán (salmon)

Annie

grace, favor

Kevin

handsome at birth

Finn

fair, white, bright

Gemma

gem, precious stone

Molly

star of the sea

Stevie

crown, garland

Ayden

little fire

Delaney

descendant of the challenger

Oscar

God's spear

Patrick

patrician, of noble birth

Norah

honor, honorable

Brody

muddy place, ditch

Rory

red king, famous ruler

Edward

wealthy guardian

Riley

courageous, valiant

Brandon

broom-covered hill

Nyla

winner, one who attains

Lennon

lover, sweetheart

Kiara

bright, clear

Callan

little battle

Harvey

battle worthy

Reagan

little ruler, impulsive one

Maisie

pearl

Ronan

little seal

Collins

son of Colin, victory of the people

Rowan

little red one

Morgan

sea circle, sea chief

Kenneth

handsome; fair one

Rory

red king; red-haired ruler

Cody

helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one

Alanna

little child; dear child (endearment)

Finley

fair-haired hero; white warrior

Bryce

speckled, freckled

Maggie

pearl

Reid

red-haired, ruddy complexion

Brian

noble, high

Ryleigh

Rosemary

Evelynn

Kaden

Bryan

Brady

Casey

Rosie

Aidan

Alayna

Catherine

Bowen

son of Owen

Teagan

beautiful, attractive

Colin

young dog, whelp

Kayla

crown of laurels

Sullivan

descendant of the dark one

Callahan

lover of churches

Finley

white hero

Desmond

man from South Munster

Killian

associated with the church

Grady

noble, illustrious

Lana

light

Stephen

crown, wreath

Mckenna

son of Cionaodh (fire-born)

Fiona

fair, white, pure

Kian

ancient, enduring

Kayce

alert, watchful, vigilant

Kane

battle, warrior

Sean

God is gracious

Kyle

narrow strait, channel

Kieran

little dark one

Rowen

little red one (from red hair)

Francis

free man

Kira

sunlight, beam of light

Johnny

Yahweh is merciful

Raegan

little ruler, impulsive one

Kylian

strife, war

Cillian

strife, war

Murphy

sea warrior

Cassidy

curly-haired

Callen

battle

Rylie

courageous, valiant

Paris

from the Parisii Celtic tribe

Collin

young creature, cub

Finnegan

son of the fair one

Quinn

chief, leader

Mack

son of

Donovan

dark warrior

Devin

little fawn

Nellie

shining light

Makenna

born of fire

Troy

from the city of Troy

Vienna

white or bright settlement

Morgan

sea-born, born of the sea

Kylan

narrow strait

Kate

pure, clear

Briana

strong, noble, high

Augustine

great, venerable, majestic

Allie

noble kind (from Alice)

Garrett

spear strength, brave with the spear

Cecelia

of the Caecilii, ancient Roman clan

Eve

life, living

Monroe

mouth of the River Roe

Allen

handsome, cheerful

Arturo

bear, bear king

Katie

pure, clear

Mara

bitter

Eileen

bright, shining one

Keegan

son of Egan, little fire

Shane

God is gracious

Keira

dark one, black-haired one

Kinley

son of Finlay (surname origin)

Jamie

supplanter

Trevor

large homestead, great settlement

Shawn

God is gracious

Danny

God is my judge

Kaitlyn

pure

Donald

ruler of the world

Corey

hollow, ravine

Kennedi

ugly-headed (original Gaelic)

Madden

descendant of Madan (little dog)

Lachlan

land of lakes

Mac

son of

Dylan

son of the sea, great tide

Ryan

little king

Bridget

strength, power, virtue

Emerald

bright green gemstone

Dennis

follower of Dionysus

Conor

lover of hounds, hound-desiring

Kathryn

pure, clear

Finnley

fair warrior, white hero

Jamie

supplanter, one who follows

Aileen

bright, shining light

Brayan

strong, virtuous, honorable

Kiana

divine, moon goddess

Kyra

lord, master

Kenna

born of fire

Tommy

twin

Kayleigh

slender, slim and fair

Fallon

descendant of a ruler

Flynn

son of the red-haired one

Mckinley

son of the fair warrior

Keith

wood, forest

Jamison

son of James

Megan

pearl

Sloan

warrior, raider

Hugh

mind, intellect, spirit

Nola

white shoulder (from Fionnuala)

Kaeli

graceful, beautiful

Lochlan

land of lochs, land of fjords

Nelson

son of Neil, son of the champion

Rowyn

little red one

Haley

hay clearing, hay field

Lennon

little cloak, beloved

Conner

chief desire

Brittany

from Brittany, land of the Britons

Erin

from Ireland, Ireland

Eiden

fire (from the sun god Aodh)

Kyren

dark, dark-haired

Murphy

sea warrior

Tallulah

leaping water

Ayleen

bright, shining light

Rohan

little red-haired one

Jimmy

supplanter, one who follows

Arian

of Ares, warrior-like

Neil

cloud

Kelly

frequenter of churches

Jerry

God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)

Dillon

great tide, son of the sea

Melvin

council friend

Joe

God will increase, God will add

Kori

maiden, girl

Leanna

gracious, full of grace

Mitchell

who is like God

Calum

dove

Ashlyn

dream, vision

Mccoy

son of Aodh (fire)

Kellan

slender, bright-headed

Kylen

narrow, a strait

Campbell

crooked mouth, wry-mouthed

Kiaan

ancient, enduring

Katelyn

pure

Eddie

wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune

Clare

bright, clear, famous

Tilly

strength in battle

Campbell

crooked mouth

Darren

oak grove, great

Devon

deep valley dwellers

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

Aden

little fire

Bria

noble, high

Brendan

prince, chieftain

Tara

rocky hill, hill of kings

Wren

small songbird

Dara

oak tree, oak grove

Kellen

slender, narrow

Ellen

sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)

Saoirse

freedom, liberty

Joyce

lord

Kacey

brave in battle, vigilant

Billy

resolute protector

Arden

eagle valley

Kilian

little church

Casey

vigilant, watchful

Brennan

descendant of Braonán, tearful one

Mael

prince, chief

Cordelia

jewel of the sea

Larry

crowned with laurels, victorious

Hayley

from the hay field

Kyleigh

boomerang, curved throwing stick

Dana

judge, arbiter

Kelvin

from the River Kelvin, narrow river

Kacey

vigilant in battle, watchful warrior

Lyam

resolute protector, strong-willed warrior

Cory

from the hollow

Kody

descendant of Otto

Duncan

dark warrior

Kathleen

pure, virginal

Frankie

free man

Blaine

yellow, golden

Libby

pledged to God, God is my oath

Bobby

bright fame

Imogen

maiden, girl

Brecken

speckled, freckled

Cullen

at the holly trees

Gary

spear ruler

Jillian

youthful

Kenan

possession, acquisition

Brenda

sword, blade

Emrys

immortal, not mortal

Devyn

little deer, from the deep

Kit

pure (short for Catherine)

Shay

stately, admirable

Aven

river (from Celtic afon)

Keon

ancient, enduring

Macklin

son of the prince/lord

Torin

chief, lord

Kasey

brave in battle

Gerald

rule of the spear, spear ruler

Bryant

strong, virtuous, honorable

Terry

power of the tribe

Shea

admirable, hawk-like

Ryann

little king

Kodi

helpful one

Mollie

wished-for child

Bowie

yellow-haired, blonde

Keenan

little ancient one

Rya

little stream, flowing water

Kaylie

slender, graceful, beautiful

Braden

salmon

Kaira

goodness, beneficence

Cormac

chariot boy

Rian

little king

Kollyns

victory of the people (via Nicholas)

Coleman

charcoal maker

Monroe

from the mouth of the Roe river

Kailey

slender, graceful

Rowen

little red one

Aira

air, song, melody

Trent

strongly flooding, one who travels

Cara

dear one, beloved

Patricia

noble, of the patrician class

Rhiannon

great queen, divine queen

Malakhi

my messenger, my angel

Tyrone

land of Eoghan (Owen)

Micheal

who is like God?

Eyden

little fire, fiery one

Delainey

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

Roan

little seal

Nelly

bright, shining one (from Helen)

Kenny

born of fire (head of fire)

Ciara

dark one, dark-haired

Glenn

valley, narrow glen

Ean

God is gracious

Delani

descendant of the dark challenger

Kollins

young one, puppy (young animal)

Finnick

fair, white (from Finn)

Ailyn

bright, radiant

Gilbert

bright pledge, noble hostage

Lorraine

from the kingdom of Lothar

Barry

fair-haired, blonde head

Dwayne

little dark one

Tristen

tumult, noise

Niam

bright, radiant

Meghan

pearl

Seamus

supplanter

Nell

bright, shining one

Teagan

little poet, little philosopher

Rylen

rye land; land where rye grows

Kaine

warrior, fighter

Kallen

powerful in battle

Kael

slender, narrow

Aislinn

dream, vision

Shea

hawk-like

Eamon

wealthy protector

Alannah

beautiful, lovely

Ewan

well-born, noble

Payton

warrior's estate

Finnian

fair, white, bright

Terrence

from the Roman gens Terentia

Gerard

brave spear, strong with a spear

Conway

hound of the plain

Rori

red king

Cian

ancient, enduring, long-lived

Eason

son of Adam

Davon

beloved (David) + valley (Devon)

Shaun

God is gracious

Keeley

slender

Reagan

impulsive, little king

Kelly

bright-headed warrior

Kailyn

girl

Honor

reputation, esteem

Niall

champion

Emmet

universal, whole

Braydon

broad valley

Cecily

from the Caecilius family

Geneva

woman of the tribe

Aydan

little fire

Annabel

loving grace

Avalon

isle of apples

Keagan

son of the fiery one

Abbie

father's joy, source of joy

Kent

coastal land, border land

Denis

follower of Dionysus, god of wine

Mickey

who is like God (via Michael)

Alister

defender of men

Brent

high place, hill top

Caeli

of heaven, of the sky

Deegan

descendant of the black-haired one

Caitlin

pure, clear

Arlen

pledge, oath

Shay

admirable, hawk-like

Siara

dark, black-haired

Skylynn

sky and waterfall pool

Oskar

divine spear, god's spear

Kyrin

dark-haired

Kennedy

helmeted chief; armored head

Bryanna

strong, virtuous, honorable

Xaiden

little fire; battle-worthy

Kodi

helpful person

Rihanna

great queen

Cori

maiden, young woman

Donnie

world ruler

Tess

to harvest, reaper

Ciaran

little dark one

Gwyneth

white, fair, blessed

Richie

brave ruler, strong king

Kacie

vigilant, watchful in battle

Kyron

dark one, little dark one

Don

world ruler

Maura

dark, dark-complexioned

Shayla

fairy palace, fairy mound

Kallum

dove

Beckett

dweller by the brook

Arlene

pledge, oath

Madden

little hound, little dog

Philomena

beloved

Breanna

strong, honorable

Dezmond

man from South Munster (south Munster province)

Gannon

fair-skinned, son of the fair one

Ireland

land of Éire, emerald isle

Johnpaul

God is gracious and humble

Shannon

wise river, old river

Clarke

scribe, secretary, scholar

Shyla

daughter of the mountain

Deklan

man of prayer

Moira

fate, destiny

Sheyla

heavenly, blind

Ailanny

beautiful, lovely

Fynn

fair, white, bright

Riaan

little king

Evana

God is gracious

Siobhan

God is gracious

Kailee

gentle, beautiful, precious

Nile

champion, cloud

Caylee

gentle, beautiful

Donna

lady, woman

Evian

God is gracious

Sullivan

dark-eyed one, hawk-eyed

Kyan

ancient, enduring

Ailana

island, beautiful

Briley

descendant of Raghallach

Kaidyn

companion, friend

Rowyn

little red-haired one

Rooney

descendant of the champion, hero

Kyran

little dark one

Finnley

fair warrior, white hero

Neal

passionate, ardent

Sianna

blend of Sienna (city) + Anna (grace)

Konnor

lover of hounds

Sheila

heavenly

Conan

little wolf, little hound

Geraldine

spear ruler

Rhylee

courageous, spirited (from Irish Raghallach)

Devin

divine, godlike

Kalen

slender, narrow

Keyli

slender, fair

Lowen

joy, happiness, joyful

Edna

pleasure, rejuvenation

Kasyn

vigilant in war

Brenna

raven, dark-haired one

Keely

beautiful, graceful

Kaci

alert, watchful in battle

Alanis

precious, little rock

Irvin

green/fresh river

Duane

little dark one

Fia

flame, light

Sloan

raider, warrior

Honor

dignity, esteem, reputation

Bryn

hill, mound

Leana

vine, climbing plant

Delany

descendant of the dark challenger

Neev

bright, radiant

Corbyn

raven, crow

Kayce

vigilant, watchful

Shae

hawk-like

Angus

one strength, unique strength

Kaeden

battle, fighter

Rogan

little red-haired one

Keelan

slender, narrow

Nigel

champion (from Old Irish Niall)

Polly

star of the sea; beloved

Laurence

from Laurentum; laurel-crowned

Boyd

blond, yellow-haired

Mona

noble one, little noble

Maryann

sea of grace, beloved grace

Alanah

little child, darling

Fitzgerald

son of Gerald

Bridgette

strength, power

Aoife

pleasant, agreeable

Callahan

bright-headed, strife

Orin

pine tree

Aithana

kernel, nut

Finan

fair warrior

Caine

acquired, possessed

Jackie

supplanter

Quade

Son of Walter

Katelynn

Pure, clear

Malachai

my messenger, my angel

Patton

Patrick's town, fighter's settlement

Conley

descendant of the hound of valor

Johnnie

God is gracious

Alany

orange tree, orange blossom

Lizzie

pledged to God, my God is an oath

Susie

lily, rose

Cassidy

curly-haired

Glen

narrow valley, mountain valley

Aelin

bright, shining

Isobel

pledged to God, God is my oath

Regan

little king, royal one

Nolen

champion, famous one

Caitlyn

pure, unblemished

Aidyn

little fire

Aislynn

dream, vision

Kadyn

battle spirit, warrior

Alanni

heavenly path, sky fragrance

Brigitte

exalted, high, strength

Derian

great one, gift

Cael

slender, narrow

Adair

oak tree ford

Kallan

powerful, bright-headed warrior

Alastair

defender of men

Broderick

son of Roderick

Braiden

salmon, descendant of the salmon

Betsy

my God is abundance

Ivie

ivy plant, faithfulness

Braeden

descendant of Bradan (salmon)

Kiari

bright, clear, famous

Arlin

pledge, oath

Konner

wolf-desire, wolf's help

Tracy

warlike, brave

Annmarie

grace and beloved

Roran

little seal

Oak

oak tree

Brice

speckled, variegated

Imogene

maiden, daughter

Katy

each of the two

Merida

worthy, deserved

Ferris

man of vigor, strong man

Oona

lamb

Finlay

white warrior, fair hero

Fitz

son of

Nara

ancient capital city

Fiadh

of the wild, forest creature

Bree

strength, power

Brenden

prince, little raven

Orla

golden princess, golden sovereign

Taryn

rocky hill, tower

Kaycee

vigilant in war, son of Cathasach

Devan

little deer (Irish)

Collins

son of Colin

Ronny

rulers advisor, mighty counselor

Hayes

hedged area, forest clearing

Maela

princess, chief

Eilan

island

Alen

handsome, cheerful

Maelie

princess, chief, leader

Brendon

prince, king

Finnan

fair, fair-haired, white

James

holder of the heel

Aedan

little fire

Allister

defender of men

Wrenna

wren, small bird

Branden

beacon hill

Shannon

old river, ancient waters

Deven

divine, godlike

Marty

of Mars, warlike

Carol

song of joy, joyful song

Devyn

bard, poet (from Irish Daimhin)

Korey

hollow, cauldron

Nyle

champion

Gareth

gentle, gentleness

Brigid

exalted, high one

Dayvon

variant of Devon: from the Devon region

Kerry

dark, dark-featured

Jody

diminutive of Judith, praised woman

Kathy

innocent

Tevin

possibly derived from Kevin (gentle birth)

Rhyan

little ruler, little king

Caleigh

celebration, party

Breck

trout (from the fish's spotted pattern)

Oshea

descendant of the hawk-like one (Irish)

Kathlyn

pure

Kaley

slender and fair

Reilly

courageous, valiant

Maevyn

intoxicating, she who intoxicates

Murray

lord of the sea

Calen

slender, powerful in battle

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

Reilly

courageous, valiant

Darcie

from Arcy (place in Normandy)

Finnigan

fair, white

Tobin

God is good

Eryn

Ireland

Bray

hill, marshland

Cianna

God is gracious

Tyron

land of Eoghan (Owen)

Davy

beloved, dear one

Dempsey

proud descendant, son of the proud one

Nessa

headland, promontory, cape

Kevon

handsome, gentle

Daren

great one

Kailan

little slender one

Dillan

great tide, sea flow

Evanna

God is gracious

Kayne

battle, warrior chief

Jackie

God is gracious

Aleen

bright, shining

Drue

manly, strong

Tristin

tumult, noise

Terence

smooth, tender

Rorie

red king

Shaylee

fairy palace, admirable

Keegan

little fire, descendant of the fiery one

Keion

ancient, enduring

Dynver

deep water

Aven

river, stream

Bram

father of multitudes

Murphie

sea warrior

Una

one, unity

Kion

lion

Keyden

son of Cadan, fighter

Kory

hollow, seething pool

Larkin

rough, fierce (diminutive)

Kierra

little dark one

Mackenna

daughter of the fire-born

Kyrah

throne, far-sighted

Blayne

slender, lean, narrow

Arath

noble, virtuous

Leam

elm tree

Siana

God is gracious

Callan

battle, rock

Braelyn

descendant of the spirited one

Mallie

diminutive of Mary

Rooney

descendant of the champion

Kaily

slender, beautiful

Brianny

strong, noble, virtuous

Connie

steadfast, constant, faithful

Gillian

youthful

Aine

radiance, brilliance, splendor

Niamh

bright, radiant, lustrous

Brea

strength, power

Talan

calm, serene

Kyara

bright, clear, famous (Italian root)

Kiernan

dark one, little dark-haired one

Edan

little fire, flame

Kailen

slender, narrow

Muriel

bright sea, shining sea

Lorna

from Lorn, from the district of Argyll, Scotland

Niles

champion, winner

Darby

deer park, settlement of deer

Rylei

rye meadow, clearing

Tadhg

poet, philosopher

Rian

little king, royal one

Clancy

red warrior, son of the red warrior

Ewen

born of yew tree

Donavan

dark warrior, little dark chieftain

Burke

from the fortress

Kayley

slim, slender one

Dillon

great sea, son of the sea

Jaylan

joyful, bright

Alain

little rock, harmony

Kavon

handsome, well-born

Darey

from Arcy, Norman town

Kyllian

war, strife

Cailyn

pure

Fallyn

in charge, leader

Tracy

from Tracy, a Norman place

Aleister

defender of men

Macallan

son of the devotee of Saint Fillan

Clarke

clerk, scholar, scribe

Neve

snow

Nevin

little saint, holy one

Irelynn

land of Eire, western isle

Caelan

slender, narrow

Kinleigh

meadow of the fair hero

Nyles

cloud

Rion

little king

Dru

beloved, dear one

Gwenivere

white shadow, fair phantom

Connell

strong wolf, wolf valor

Darrin

great, rocky hill

Keilyn

slender and fair

Dearra

oak tree

Railynn

courageous, valiant

Eoin

God is gracious

Reyan

gates of paradise, lush

Finlee

fair warrior

Ciana

ancient, enduring

Teegan

little poet; philosopher

Emmit

hardworking; powerful

Christy

follower of Christ

Breece

speckled, freckled

Maryanne

bitter grace

Callaghan

lover of churches

Lochlann

land of the lochs, fjord-land (Scandinavia)

Caeden

battle, round barrel

Tristyn

noise, tumult

Avonlea

river meadow

Brylan

strength, honor

Ailen

bright, beautiful

Irelyn

Ireland, abundant land

Quinnley

descendant of Conn (intelligence, chief)

Kaitlynn

pure

Kayli

slender, fair

Davey

beloved, darling

Eleen

bright, shining light

Larkin

descendant of Lorcán

Bronwyn

fair, holy, and blessed

Macsen

supreme, excellent

Kylynn

narrow channel, slender

Cyra

throne, sun

Ayrton

estate on the River Aire

Teegan

beautiful, lovely

Hennessy

descendant of Angus

Blane

yellow, slender

Rowe

hedgerow, boundary

Dara

oak tree, oak grove

Sully

descendant of the dark-eyed one

Roisin

little rose

Keilan

slender, narrow

Aislyn

dream, vision

Avana

pleasant, beautiful, radiant

Nolyn

champion, noble one

Mckay

son of Aodh (fire)

Hazely

hazel tree

Taran

thunder

Mick

who is like God?

Kainen

warrior (via Irish Kane)

Brennen

prince, king

Bryana

high, noble, strong

Erin

Ireland, land of the west

Brady

spirited one, descendant of Bradach

Cary

pleasant stream

Conley

heroic, strong-willed

Alinna

noble, bright

Conall

mighty hound, great wolf

Aisley

ash tree clearing

Aran

mountain of strength, exalted

Eiley

bright, shining light, torch

Keyan

ancient, enduring, long-standing

Imelda

powerful in battle, mighty warrior

Quinlan

fit, shapely, graceful

Elva

elf, magical being

Aili

bright, radiant

Annora

honor, esteem

Devon

deep valley dwellers

Brylen

hill, eminence (via Brian)

Allana

fair, beautiful

Alonna

beautiful, lovely

Kaelan

slender, narrow

Brogan

descendant of Brocán (little badger)

Brennon

descendant of Braonán (moisture/sorrow)

Blaise

one who lisps, stutters

Kiora

clear, bright, luminous

Cashel

stone ringfort, castle

Alasdair

defender of men

Rowynn

little red one

Ailee

light, bright one

Kambree

from Wales, land of the Cymry