Irish Origin · Name Guide

200 Rare Irish Baby Names (Rare & Gaelic)

Browse 1,544 Irish baby names with full meanings, cultural context, and pronunciation.

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  1. Irish Girl Names
  2. Irish Boy Names
  3. Irish Unisex Names

Irish names carry a rich cultural heritage and distinct phonetic character that makes them both memorable and meaningful.

Quick facts: Irish names

  • Irish names have a distinct phonetic and cultural identity
  • Many names of this origin appear in multiple Western name traditions
  • The meaning embedded in these names often reflects the culture’s core values
  • These names tend to age well — remaining readable across generations

Irish Girl Names

252 girl names of Irish origin — showing top 120

1
Aerynn
peace; eagle
2
Alanna
Beautiful
3
Annistin
grace, favor
4
Aided
Noble or kind
5
Aislin
Dream or vision
6
Ailise
noble
7
Ailin
bright, shining light
8
Armelda
Sorrow and steadfastness.
9
Ailina
A beloved name with deep roots
10
Aindrea
courageous
11
Ayleene
bright, shining light; noble
12
Ayslinn
dream, vision
13
Ailine
Beautiful, radiant.
14
Adene
Noble or exalted
15
Alannah
child / daughter
16
Aillene
Noble or Bright.
17
Aileene
Bright, shining light
18
Aigne
fiery or passionate
19
Ailena
Derived from Aileen, meaning 'bright, shining light'
20
Ailleen
bright, shining light
21
Aitlin
little fire
22
Aveen
Derived from 'Aisling', meaning 'dream' or 'vision'.
23
Ailed
noble; noble one
24
Athlyn
dream or vision
25
Alanah
Darling child.
26
Breann
noble
27
Brianne
Noble, strong
28
Breena
Meaning 'fair' or 'beautiful'.
29
Breen
Descendant of Bréanainn, or 'noble' or 'exalted'
30
Bridgette
Strength or exalted one
31
Bridgetta
Strength or exalted one
32
Bridget
strength, exalted one
33
Baile
from the town
34
Bedelia
Bite of a barmaid or a lady; from 'Beathla'.
35
Caltlin
pure, clear; pure
36
Caitlan
pure, clear
37
Coreena
Beloved
38
Cathyleen
pure
39
Caila
Rejoice; Narrow, slender
40
Catriana
pure; pure, clear
41
Cearra
Dark-haired or black.
42
Corma
A variant of the name Cormaic, meaning 'free' or 'generous.'
43
Ciarah
dark-haired; little dark one
44
Cahira
Derived from 'Caoimhe', meaning 'gentle, beautiful, precious'
45
Cacey
spirited or alive
46
Cait
Derived from 'Catherine', meaning 'pure'
47
Colleene
victorious
48
Carra
rocky place
49
Cliona
Shining or luminous.
50
Cathreen
Derived from 'Catherine', which means 'pure' or 'clear'.
51
Callah
the descendant of the warrior
52
Carragan
from the rocky place
53
Caytlin
A variant of Caitlin, derived from the Irish name Caitlín, which means 'pure'.
54
Ceiara
dark-haired.; little dark one.
55
Cathaleen
Pure; a variation of Caitlin or Kathleen.
56
Chavaughn
Siobhán
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Cathlena
pure; clear
58
Caitlynne
pure
59
Chivonne
God is gracious
60
Calliegh
Beautiful; most beautiful
61
Caili
from 'Caile', meaning 'girl' or 'young woman'
62
Deveny
descendant of Dubhan
63
Derba
sorrow or sadness; the one who brings worry
64
Deidre
Sorrowful
65
Deedre
Deedre is derived from the Irish name 'Deirdre', meaning 'sorrowful' or 'broken-hearted'.
66
Deidrea
broken-hearted, sorrowful
67
Donagene
little dark one
68
Daneen
little Dan; from Denmark or Scandinavian origins
69
Darrah
oath; of the oak tree
70
Dedrie
Sorrowful
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Dallanara
Derived from 'Dallan', meaning 'blind' or 'sightless'
72
Deidree
broken-hearted
73
Donah
World mighty
74
Danaca
from the river
75
Davaney
Beloved
76
Diadra
Fertility, Strong, Brave
77
Eileen
bright, shining light
78
Eyleen
Fae or spirit - derived from Aileen (Éibhlín)
79
Erynn
Ireland
80
Ethany
Derived from Eve – life; living one
81
Earna
Name of the Goddess of Fertility
82
Eirinn
Ireland.
83
Eimile
Variant of Emily, meaning 'rival' or 'to emulate'
84
Erleen
Noble
85
Eilen
Bright, shining light; Shining light
86
Eilish
God's promise
87
Einin
little bird
88
Eillen
bright, shining light
89
Eileena
bright, shining one
90
Eachelle
A Irish name with cultural significance
91
Eadwina
A Irish name with cultural significance
92
Earina
A Irish name with cultural significance
93
Falon
Descendant of the brave
94
Fala
speak, talk
95
Fadra
brave
96
Fidellia
A Irish name with cultural significance
97
Fidenzia
A Irish name with cultural significance
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Fidélia
A Irish name with cultural significance
99
Fiffia
A Irish name with cultural significance
100
Filadelfia
A Irish name with cultural significance
101
Filancia
A Irish name with cultural significance
102
Filia
A Irish name with cultural significance
103
Filipina
A Irish name with cultural significance
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Filippina
A Irish name with cultural significance
105
Filofteia
A Irish name with cultural significance
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Filoftia
A Irish name with cultural significance
107
Filoteia
A Irish name with cultural significance
108
Filotia
A Irish name with cultural significance
109
Filotita
A Irish name with cultural significance
110
Fiorentina
A Irish name with cultural significance
111
Fiorina
A Irish name with cultural significance
112
Firmina
A Irish name with cultural significance
113
Firminia
A Irish name with cultural significance
114
Fita
A Irish name with cultural significance
115
Fitchette
A Irish name with cultural significance
116
Gillan
young generation
117
Gearldine
spear ruler
118
Gabia
A Irish name with cultural significance
119
Gabriellina
A Irish name with cultural significance
120
Gabrysia
A Irish name with cultural significance

Irish Boy Names

235 boy names of Irish origin — showing top 120

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Aiden
little fire
2
Aden
Eden or place of pleasure
3
Adien
Little fire
4
Aodhan
Little fire
5
Aydien
Little fire
6
Adian
man of the fire
7
Aran
ocean; follower of God
8
Aidian
Aidian is a variant of Aidan, meaning 'little fire'.
9
Aeven
Younger, youthful.; Variant of the name Aiden, signifying fire.
10
Birney
from the barley island
11
Brogen
Meaning 'descendant of Brógán' or possibly derived from brog, meaning 'shoe'
12
Brekkin
freckled
13
Bannon
little fair one
14
Brady
spirited
15
Brendyn
Descendant of Braonán, meaning 'sorrow' or 'descendant of the raven'.
16
Brennen
descendant of Braonán
17
Brannon
Descendant of Braonán
18
Braiden
Descendant of Bradan, meaning 'salmon'.
19
Brodhi
Bródach
20
Branan
Descendant of Braonán
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Blynn
Son of the one who is blind
22
Braeden
descendant of Bradan
23
Brannen
descendant of Bran
24
Bradey
A variation of the name 'Brady,' which means 'spirited' or 'descendant of Brádaigh'.
25
Brenon
Derived from 'Brendan', meaning 'prince' or 'descendant of Braonán'.
26
Barry
Spear
27
Burach
a man who is one of the few
28
Branen
descendant of Braonán
29
Breon
From the hill
30
Braegan
Possibly derived from 'Brágh', which means 'noble'
31
Blain
Yellow
32
Brosnan
from the marshy ground
33
Brehon
Tribal or feudal chief
34
Brindon
descendant of Bríon, meaning 'prince'
35
Callen
Battle; rock; Handsome
36
Cory
From the hollow
37
Cavon
A little hollow.
38
Conagher
strong, mighty
39
Carney
descendant of the servant; from the little fortress
40
Caedon
Fighter; battle.
41
Creighton
Old English
42
Conner
derived from the surname Ó Conchobhair, meaning 'lover of hounds'.
43
Curran
Spear; Descendant of the warrior
44
Carden
From the swamp or marshland
45
Caide
battle, fighter
46
Caed
Battle
47
Calhan
narrow, thin
48
Caven
handsome
49
Currin
keeper of the swamp
50
Caedan
Derived from 'Caodhán', meaning 'slender' or 'pure'
51
Cael
slender, fair, and mighty
52
Cormick
Son of the charioteer
53
Clyne
Hollow or valley
54
Caidin
battle; spiritual warrior
55
Creigh
noble.
56
Caulin
Victorious, a descendant of the warrior.
57
Caimin
little supplanter
58
Clavin
Hollow
59
Corran
from the round hill
60
Daiden
descendant of Daidh
61
Decklin
From the name 'Declan', meaning 'full of goodness'.
62
Donaven
Dark warrior
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Deklin
descendant of the servant of St. Declan
64
Deran
gifted
65
Devlan
from the word 'dobhail', meaning unlucky
66
Devlin
unlucky
67
Dainian
dark, regal; from the ancient city
68
Donnel
Derived from 'Dónall,' meaning 'world ruler' or 'great chief'.
69
Dillan
Faithful
70
Derrin
oaken
71
Delan
From the fertile land
72
Duane
From the Gaelic 'Dubhán,' meaning 'little dark one'.
73
Daran
great; from the oak tree
74
Dallan
from the place of the oak trees
75
Dillon
Meaning 'loyal', 'faithful', or 'like a lion'
76
Dorrian
a descendent of Dorran; descendant of the dark man
77
Doyne
Dark-haired
78
Dionn
Descendant of Deaghaidh; 'the poet'.
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Danan
from the name 'Donnan', meaning 'little brown one'
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Deelan
suitable, worthy
81
Daithi
Swift, nimble or young
82
Dempsey
Descendant of the nobleman.
83
Donavan
dark or black-haired
84
Donnavon
descendant of Dubhghall
85
Donal
ruler, world leader
86
Donoban
dark warrior
87
Donovon
dark-haired chieftain
88
Donavon
Derived from the surname Ó Donndubháin, meaning 'descendant of Donndubhán'.
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Eamonn
wealthy protector
90
Eaen
Little fire
91
Eirnin
Little Ireland
92
Earney
earn; from the land of the hare
93
Enan
Derived from the Gaelic 'Eána', meaning 'young' or 'little'.
94
Eason
From the east
95
Emeir
Brave and illustrious
96
Earmel
Warrior
97
Eranan
unique
98
Finnian
Fionnan
99
Finnlay
Fair-haired hero; Descendant of the fair warrior
100
Furney
Of the land of the ferns
101
Fritzgerald
Son of Gerald
102
Fynnigan
Descendant of Fionnagan, the fair one
103
Finan
fair, white
104
Fennell
FROM 'Fionnaghal', meaning 'the fair-haired one'
105
Ferris
The name Ferris is derived from the Gaelic 'O'Fearghuis', meaning 'descendant of Fearghus,' which translates to 'man of vigor' or 'man of strength'.; In Scottish contexts, it also signifies a strong, brave personality.
106
Finian
fair, white
107
Faolan
little wolf
108
Finbarr
fair-haired or white
109
Gahan
descendant of Goachtach
110
Garrett
Spear strength
111
Ghael
foreigner; a Gaelic-speaking person
112
Guin
A diminutive form of the name 'Guinness', traditionally associated with the famous stout, but can also mean 'fair' or 'white'.; Can also be considered a short form of names like Gwendolyn, which means 'blessed ring'.
113
Garvey
courageous, with the spirit of a spear
114
Garron
spear
115
Garret
Spear strength
116
Haidan
sea of happiness
117
Kier
dark, black
118
Kyrin
pure, clear
119
Kennan
Descendant of Ceann
120
Konnar
descendant of Conchbar

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Irish Unisex Names

1057 gender-neutral names of Irish origin — showing top 120

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Branigan
descendant of Bran
2
Carey
descendant of Ciardha
3
Cailen
Slender, fair
4
Caidyn
spirit of battle.
5
Caelin
slender
6
Duanne
swarthy
7
Dailin
from the dale; derived from a diminutive form
8
Devinn
poet; defender
9
Emer
swift
10
Eachainn
A Irish name with cultural significance
11
Eachann
A Irish name with cultural significance
12
Eachern
A Irish name with cultural significance
13
Eada
A Irish name with cultural significance
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Eadaoin
A Irish name with cultural significance
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Eaddie
A Irish name with cultural significance
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Eaddy
A Irish name with cultural significance
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Eade
A Irish name with cultural significance
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Eades
A Irish name with cultural significance
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Eadey
A Irish name with cultural significance
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Eadith
A Irish name with cultural significance
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Eadmund
A Irish name with cultural significance
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Eads
A Irish name with cultural significance
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Eadwine
A Irish name with cultural significance
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Eady
A Irish name with cultural significance
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Eaffaldano
A Irish name with cultural significance
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Eafford
A Irish name with cultural significance
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Eaford
A Irish name with cultural significance
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Eaghan
A Irish name with cultural significance
29
Eaglebarger
A Irish name with cultural significance
30
Eagleston
A Irish name with cultural significance
31
Eaglin
A Irish name with cultural significance
32
Eairdsidh
A Irish name with cultural significance
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Eakes
A Irish name with cultural significance
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Eal
A Irish name with cultural significance
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Eala
A Irish name with cultural significance
36
Ealaf
A Irish name with cultural significance
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Ealasaid
A Irish name with cultural significance
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Ealey
A Irish name with cultural significance
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Ealf
A Irish name with cultural significance
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Ealidh
A Irish name with cultural significance
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Ealy
A Irish name with cultural significance
42
Eamie
A Irish name with cultural significance
43
Eanore
A Irish name with cultural significance
44
Eans
A Irish name with cultural significance
45
Eany
A Irish name with cultural significance
46
Eargle
A Irish name with cultural significance
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Eargood
A Irish name with cultural significance
48
Earheart
A Irish name with cultural significance
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Earls
A Irish name with cultural significance
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Earlvine
A Irish name with cultural significance
51
Earnhart
A Irish name with cultural significance
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Easah
A Irish name with cultural significance
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Eashar
A Irish name with cultural significance
54
Eashen
A Irish name with cultural significance
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Easher
A Irish name with cultural significance
56
Eason-cowart
A Irish name with cultural significance
57
Eassa
A Irish name with cultural significance
58
Eastep
A Irish name with cultural significance
59
Easterling
A Irish name with cultural significance
60
Easterly
A Irish name with cultural significance
61
Easterwood
A Irish name with cultural significance
62
Eastlake
A Irish name with cultural significance
63
Eastmane
A Irish name with cultural significance
64
Eastridge
A Irish name with cultural significance
65
Eatmon
A Irish name with cultural significance
66
Eato
A Irish name with cultural significance
67
Eatton
A Irish name with cultural significance
68
Eaves
A Irish name with cultural significance
69
Fiach
A Irish name with cultural significance
70
Fiachra
A Irish name with cultural significance
71
Fiacre
A Irish name with cultural significance
72
Fiallo
A Irish name with cultural significance
73
Fiann
A Irish name with cultural significance
74
Fianna-rose
A Irish name with cultural significance
75
Fiaz
A Irish name with cultural significance
76
Fiaza
A Irish name with cultural significance
77
Ficarra
A Irish name with cultural significance
78
Ficco
A Irish name with cultural significance
79
Fichera
A Irish name with cultural significance
80
Fickes
A Irish name with cultural significance
81
Fickling
A Irish name with cultural significance
82
Ficocelli
A Irish name with cultural significance
83
Fida
A Irish name with cultural significance
84
Fidah
A Irish name with cultural significance
85
Fidalgo
A Irish name with cultural significance
86
Fidalma
A Irish name with cultural significance
87
Fidalmo
A Irish name with cultural significance
88
Fidan
A Irish name with cultural significance
89
Fidana
A Irish name with cultural significance
90
Fidanka
A Irish name with cultural significance
91
Fiddemon
A Irish name with cultural significance
92
Fiddler
A Irish name with cultural significance
93
Fidelas
A Irish name with cultural significance
94
Fidele
A Irish name with cultural significance
95
Fideline
A Irish name with cultural significance
96
Fidelity
A Irish name with cultural significance
97
Fidelius
A Irish name with cultural significance
98
Fidellas
A Irish name with cultural significance
99
Fidelma
A Irish name with cultural significance
100
Fiden
A Irish name with cultural significance
101
Fidenzio
A Irish name with cultural significance
102
Fidler
A Irish name with cultural significance
103
Fidole
A Irish name with cultural significance
104
Fidor
A Irish name with cultural significance
105
Fidèle
A Irish name with cultural significance
106
Fie
A Irish name with cultural significance
107
Fiedler
A Irish name with cultural significance
108
Fiedling
A Irish name with cultural significance
109
Fieger
A Irish name with cultural significance
110
Fieke
A Irish name with cultural significance
111
Fieldhouse
A Irish name with cultural significance
112
Fien
A Irish name with cultural significance
113
Fiene
A Irish name with cultural significance
114
Fiep
A Irish name with cultural significance
115
Fiepko
A Irish name with cultural significance
116
Fierro
A Irish name with cultural significance
117
Fiertz
A Irish name with cultural significance
118
Fiester
A Irish name with cultural significance
119
Fiete
A Irish name with cultural significance
120
Fietje
A Irish name with cultural significance

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