Unusual, even exotic soundingIrish boys names. The names below are the most popularIrish names for boys, including The Irish / Gaelic meaning, origin and spelling. Choose a name below to get started: Irish Boys Names A – C Aengus
Description: It’s the Irish spelling of Aaron, known in the bible as Moses’ brother. Báire Origin: Irish and Gaelic Meaning: Fair-haired boy Variations/Synonyms: Barrie, Bairre, Baire, Barie, and Baire Description: It’s the Irish version of Barry. Beircheart Origin: Irish Meaning...
As the feminine form of the popular Irish boys’ name Sean, this name means “God is gracious.” The name can also mean “present.” 5 Looking for an Irish baby name? We got them! 22. Shannon This name means “wise river.” The Irish form is Sionainn and it has many spelling vari...
Long popular in Ireland and England, Kieran, the name of Ireland's first-born saint and twenty-five other saints, has been building its U.S. fan base thanks to its strong and attractive sound, and its fashionable Irish brogue. While Ciaran is the more authentic Irish spelling, Kieran is ...
Laura Wattenberg, creator of Namerology, tells TODAY.com, “America has a long-running love affair with Irish names.” Throughout history, parents in the United States have turned to Irish names for babies, often trying to "Irish-ize" a name by altering its spelling. One example of that ...
Meaning:Of high status, strong, powerful, and virtuous Alternative Spellings & Variations: Bridgett, Bridgette, Brigit, Brigid, Brighid Famous Namesakes: Actress Bridget Fonda, gymnast Bridget Sloan Peak Popularity: Bridget has been a top 1,000 name for over a century. It was number 531 in ...
Long popular in Ireland and England, Kieran, the name of Ireland's first-born saint and twenty-five other saints, has been building its U.S. fan base thanks to its strong and attractive sound, and its fashionable Irish brogue. While Ciaran is the more authentic Irish spelling, Kieran is ...
This Irish surname is of a prominentDerrysept. Its origin can be traced back to Mac Giolla Íosa, meaning "son of the devotee of Jesus". There are many variants of the name such as MacIliese, MacLeese, MacLice, MacLise, etc. The best known by this spelling, the painter Daniel Mac...
Irish name Deasmhumhain or the surname Ó Deasmhumhnaigh, both of which were used to refer to someone from “south Munster” in Ireland, which was historically named the Kingdom of Desmond. 37.Eoghan.Don’t let the spelling trick you; this moniker is pronounced O-əwn and is a ...
After the Cromwellian invasion of the 16th century, many people in Ireland dropped the prefixes as it became extremely difficult to find work if you had an Irish sounding name under British rule. Dropping the prefix and altering the spelling to a more intuitive English language spelling is how...