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Irish names starting with S include some of the most distinctive names in this tradition. Whether you're drawn to Irish heritage or simply love the sound, these names all carry the cultural depth that makes Irish-origin names so enduring.

Irish names starting with S — quick facts

  • 32 Irish names begin with the letter S
  • 17 girl names, 12 boy names
  • Irish names are known for their distinct cultural identity
  • All names include full etymology and current popularity data

Irish Girl Names Starting With S

17 girl names

#619
Irish
fairy palace
#681
Irish
old; ancient
#807
Irish
young warrior
#868
Irish
little flower
#887
Irish
God is gracious
#1348
Irish
on the bright side, or serene
#1461
Irish
Old, ancient
#1481
Irish
God is gracious
#1493
Irish
meaning unknown, but sometimes considered a feminine form of the name Shane.
#1622
Irish
Secondary form of Sheila, meaning 'blind' or 'heavenly'
#1659
Irish
Sionnach
Irish
from the fairy palace
Irish
God is gracious
Irish
Shea's daughter.
Irish↑ Rising
river in the old world
Irish
God is gracious
Irish
from 'Saoilín', meaning 'little peace'

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Irish Boy Names Starting With S

12 boy names

#555
Irish
Shane is the Irish form of the name John, which means 'God is gracious'.
#633
Irish
God is gracious
#829
Irish
God is gracious
#1040
Irish
gift from God
#1108
Irish
From the poet's place
#1409
Irish
Supplanter
#1414
Irish
Meaning 'dignity' or 'gift'.
#1580
Irish
small, tricky person
#1646
Irish
God is gracious
#1745
Irish
A variant of Shane, meaning 'gracious' or 'God is gracious'
#8805
Irish
Supplanter
Irish
Supplanter

Irish Unisex Names Starting With S

3 gender-neutral names

#718
Irish
Old, ancient; From the 'shandy' or loud river
#1196
Irish
God is gracious
#1476
Irish
Diminutive of Seán, meaning 'God is gracious.'; Derived from the surname, used as a given name.