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
From the Irish 'Aodhan', a diminutive of Aodh, ...
Gaelic speaker
son of Carsun, dweller near the marsh
full of goodness
strong-willed, wise
descendant of Bradán (salmon)
courageous, valiant
descendant of Ceallachán
south Munster (place name)
little warrior, war-associated
descendant of Grádaigh
brave in battle
son of the fair one
chief, leader
little cloak, beloved
little red-haired one
great one
territory of Owen
little king
descendant of Riagán
descendant of Ceallach
descendant of Aodh (fire)
admirable, hawk-like
little fire (from Irish aodh)
son of Otto, helpful
descendant of the fair one
battle, fighter
vigilant in war
bright, radiant
fair warrior
descendant of Caiside
vision, dream
brave, watchful
possibly derived from Kevin (gentle birth)
hill
ancient, enduring
ancient, enduring
son of Cadan, fighter
descendant of the spirited one
brown-haired warrior
Irish Gaelic form of John
little king
Ireland, land of the west
courageous, valiant
brave in battle (via Casey etymology)
vigilant in battle (from Casey/Cathasach root)
descendant of Ógán
little fire (via Aidan)
variant of Riley: valiant, courageous
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