Irish

Irish baby names frequently have roots in the Gaelic language, and many are derived from ancient Irish myths, legends, and historical figures. Traditional Irish names often embody characteristics or virtues valued in Irish culture.

  • Sean

    Irish, “God is gracious.”

  • Keegan

    Irish, “descendant of Caodhagán.”

  • Sweeney

    Irish, “pleasant or well-disposed.”

  • Mona

    Arabic, Irish, English, and Scandinavian, “wishes, noble, moon.”

  • Loman

    Irish, “bare or naked.”

  • Makenna

    Irish, “son of Cionnaith.”

  • Padraig

    Celtic, Irish, “nobleman.”

  • Owney

    Celtic, Irish, “born of the yew tree or youth.”

  • Oran

    Irish and Gaelic, “light or pale, small green place.”

  • Breena

    Irish, “fairy palace or little drop or water.”

  • Kyran

    Irish and Persian, “little dark one or dark-haired, ray of light.”

  • Donal

    Irish, “world ruler” or “leader of the world.”

  • Ennis

    Irish, “island” or “meadow.”

  • Aidan

    Irish, “fiery” or “little fire.”

  • Brayden

    Irish, “son of the spirited one” or “descendant of the fiery one.”

  • Rafferty

    Irish, “prosperous” or “abundant.”

  • Cody

    Irish, “helpful.”

  • Grady

    Irish, “noble” or “illustrious.”

  • Ryann

    Irish, “little king.”

  • Rian

    Irish, “little king.”

  • Raegan

    Irish, “of nobility.”

  • Ireland

    Irish, “land of abundance.”

  • Cathal

    Irish, “battle rule.”

  • Kenny

    Scottish and Irish, “born of fire, handsome.”