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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noble
descendant of Creadan
helpful one
little king
descendant of the dark warrior
Ireland, from Eriu goddess
devoted one
dark one, little dark one
Short form of Uilliam, the Irish form of William
descendant of Cathach
brave in battle
slender and fair
descendant of Raghallach
courageous, valiant
dear rose
land of Eoghan (Irish)
descendant of Bradach (spirited one)
helpful, one who provides assistance
descendant of Raghallach
diminutive of Eileen
descendant of Niall
wolf-lover
little rock
dark challenger
descendant of Rian
peace, Ireland
descendant of Bradan (salmon)
descendant of Braol
descendant of Braolach (broad clearing)
full of goodness
courageous, valiant
red-haired counselor
girl, maiden
dark one, dark-haired
little poet
descendant of Raghallach
descendant of the victorious one
Dark one, black-haired
ancient, enduring (via Kiana/Cian)
dark warrior
descendant of Cathasach
poet, verse-maker
from South Munster (southern Ireland)
place at the bridge on the Bann
fearful, full of dread
faithful, loyal
black-headed, dark one
brightness, radiance
strength (from Irish Brígh)
fierce valor, unlucky
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