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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strong-willed warrior
woman of honor
Courageous, valiant
From the Irish 'Aodhan', a diminutive of Aodh, ...
Gaelic speaker
ugly head (from ceann donn)
son of Carsun, dweller near the marsh
descendant of Raghallach
full of goodness
strong-willed, wise
strong, virtuous, honorable
graceful, beautiful
descendant of Bradán (salmon)
descendant of the challenger
courageous, valiant
lover, sweetheart
dark-haired, dark
descendant of Ceallachán
south Munster (place name)
little warrior, war-associated
descendant of Grádaigh
little one, darling
brave in battle
sea warrior
curly-haired
courageous, valiant
son of the fair one
chief, leader
little cloak, beloved
little red-haired one
great one
prince or chieftain's daughter
hawk-like (possible alternative)
descendant of Séaghdha
descendant of Rian
beloved, pure
girl, youth
territory of Owen
from the River Slaney
little king
descendant of Riagán
descendant of Ceallach
descendant of Aodh (fire)
admirable, hawk-like
little fire (from Irish aodh)
son of Otto, helpful
variant of Mary, beloved
little hound, little dog
descendant of the fair one
wise river, old river
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