Would you like to give your baby girl a name reflective of your Irish roots? In this article, Ive listed some of the most popular names for a girl in Ireland, according to the Central Statistics Office of Ireland. For each name appearing below, I have given the Gaelic spelling, the names meaning, and, when applicable, the Anglo-Saxon version of the name. Abaigeal - Gaelic for Abigail; "father's joy" ine - often used for Anne; "joy, praise" Aleanbh - Gaelic for Alannah; "the bright fair one, beautiful child" Aoife - Gaelic for Eve; "life-giving" Brenna - "raven-haired" Bridget - "strong, spirited" Caitlin - Gaelic for Catherine; "pure" Ceallach - Gaelic for Kelly; "a warrior" Ceil - Gaelic for Kayleigh; "party, celebration" Clr - Gaelic for Claire; "bright" Eils - Gaelic for Elizabeth; "consecrated to God" Erin - "from Ireland" Fallon - "a leader" Fona - "the fair one" Isibal - Gaelic for Isabel/Isabella; "consecrated to God" Mairad - Gaelic for Margaret; "pearl" Mire - Gaelic for Mary; "bitter" Nuala - Gaelic for Nola; "fair-shouldered one" Richal - Gaelic for Rachael; "little lamb" Riona - "a queen, queen-like" Saraid - Gaelic for Sarah; "princess" Shannon - "wise one" Shuna - feminine of Sean; "God is gracious" Sinad - Gaelic for Jane; "gracious, merciful" Siobhn - Gaelic for Joan; "God is gracious" These are just a few of the many Irish names that would be appropriate for a baby girl. If you did not find anything you like here, there are many websites that offer a more extensive list. |
