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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descendant of the dark warrior
Ireland, from Eriu goddess
descendant of Cathach
brave in battle
slender and fair
descendant of Raghallach
dear rose
descendant of Raghallach
diminutive of Eileen
descendant of Niall
wolf-lover
little rock
dark challenger
peace, Ireland
descendant of Braolach (broad clearing)
full of goodness
courageous, valiant
girl, maiden
dark one, dark-haired
Dark one, black-haired
ancient, enduring (via Kiana/Cian)
poet, verse-maker
fearful, full of dread
faithful, loyal
black-headed, dark one
brightness, radiance
strength (from Irish Brígh)
fierce valor, unlucky
descendant of the exile
Sorrowful one, broken-hearted
pledge, oath
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