70 lovely Irish baby names for your lucky little shamrock
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Top o’ the mornin’ to ya, mama! As you anxiously and eagerly wait for your four-leaf clover’s arrival, you’ve probably begun brainstorming potential baby names. Unbeknownst to you, there’s a strong chance that several of those names are of Celtic origin. Irish baby names are timeless, colorful (just like a rainbow) and whimsical yet immensely strong. Not to mention, full of the luck of the Irish! When you hear monikers like Aileen, Donovan, Saorise and Lennon, it’s easy to see why Irish names are becoming more and more desired.
In case you’re a wee bit interested in hearing more, we compiled three lists of boy, girl, and gender neutral Irish baby names to help spark inspiration. These adorable Irish baby names are as lucky as a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
Here are 70 Irish baby names that would be perfect for your little one.
Irish baby boy names
1. Adam
This Hebrew name meaning “son of the earth” is a common Irish name.
2. Ansel
Germanic origin meaning “God” and “protector.”
3. Brady
A family name that’s derived from Mac Brádaigh, which means “son of Brádaigh.” Brádaigh is believed to come from the old Irish, bradach, which refers to someone with a fiery personality.
4. Connor
Believed to be from the Irish Gaelic name Conchobhar, whose meaning is taken to be “hunter.”
5. Daniel
Taken from the Gaelic name Domhnall, meaning attractive.
6. David
Derived from the Gaelic, Daithi, which means “beloved” or “swift.”
7. Declan
From the Irish, Déaglán, which means “full of goodness.”
8. Dillon (or Dylan)
Meaning lion-like or loyal.
9. Donovan
Taken from the Irish family name, O’Donnabhain. It means, “dark” or “brown-haired chieftain.”
10. Emmett
The name of Irish patriot, Robert Emmet.
11. Finley
Meaning “fair-haired courageous one.”
12. Finn
From the Irish Fionn, who was a mythical Irish folktale hero. Finn means, “fair.”
13. Finnegan
From the Irish last name, Ó Fionnagáin. Also, means “fair” or “fair-haired.”
14. Jack
Meaning, “God is gracious.” Jack is a historically popular name in Ireland.
15. James
The English version of the Irish name Seamus, which means “supplanter.”
16. John
The English version of Sean, which means “wise” or “old.”
17. Kevin
From the Irish name Caoimhín, which means “handsome.”
18. Killian
From the Celtic word ceallach, which translates to “bright-headed” and “little warrior.”
19. Liam
Meaning “strong-willed warrior” and “protector.” Taken from the Irish name, Uilliam.
20. Luke
Meaning “light” and “light-giving.”
21. Mark
Meaning “war-like” or “God of war.”
22. Matthew
The Irish version of Matthew is Maitiú. Of Hebrew origin, meaning “gift of God.”
23. Michael
The Irish version of Michael is, Mícheál. Michael means, “who is like God?”
24. Murphy
A Gaelic name meaning “warrior of the sea.”
25. Patrick
Taken from the Celtic name, Padraig. Patrick means “noble” and “patrician.”
26. Seamus
The Irish version of James.
27. Sean (or Shane, Shaun, Shawn)
The Irish form of John.
28. Stephen (or Steven)
A widely popular name in Ireland. It has Greek origins and means “garland” or “crown.”
29. Thomas
Meaning “twin.”
Irish baby girl names
30. Aileen
Meaning “bright, shining light.”
31. Aisling
Meaning “dream” or “vision.”
32. Birdie
A popular vintage nickname that’s making a comeback meaning “bird.”
33. Brianna
Meaning “high,” “noble” or “exalted.” The feminine version of Brian.
34. Cassidy
Of Irish-origin and believed to be derived from the Irish surname, Ó Caiside. It means “curly-haired.”
35. Ciara
Of Irish-origin, meaning “little dark one.”
36. Deidra
A popular name in Gaelic history and mythology, it means “sorrowful or broken-hearted.”
37. Delaney
From the Irish family name, Ó Dubhshláin. It means “dark challenger.”
38. Kaitlyn
The English version of the Irish name Caitlin, which means “pure.”
39. Kathleen
Kathleen appears in many patriotic Irish songs. Derived from Kaitlyn and also means “pure.”
40. Kayleigh
Believed to be from the Irish, “caol.” It means “slender” or “fair.”
41. Keira
The English version of the Irish name Ciara.
42. Kelley
Of Irish-origin meaning “war,” “lively” and “bright-headed.”
43. Kennedy
Believed to be from the Gaelic surname Cinnéidigh, which means “helmeted chief.”
44. Maeve
Appears in Irish mythology and means “intoxicating” or “she who rules.”
45. Makenna
From the Irish surname “Mac Cionaoith,” it means to “son of Kenneth.”
46. Maura
Meaning “star of the sea.”
47. Molly
Popular name in Gaelic folklore and also means “star of the sea.”
48. Nora
Taken from both Honora and Eleanor and means “light.”
49. Orla
Taken from the Celtic name Órfhlaith which translates to “golden princess.”
50. Patricia
The female version of Patrick.
51. Peyton
Another variant of Patrick meaning “fighting man’s estate.”
52. Saoirse
Gaelic word for “freedom.”
53. Shaileen
Taken from the Gaelic “Séaghdha” which means “stately, majestic and courteous.”
54. Shannon
Meaning “old and wise”.
55. Shayla
Gaelic name meaning “from the fairy palace.”
56. Sorcha
The Irish version of Sarah meaning “clear” or “bright.”
Irish baby names that are gender-neutral
57. Darci
Meaning “dark-haired” or descendant of the dark.”
58. Erin
Meaning, “Ireland” or “land to the west.”
59. Fallon
Of Irish origin and meaning “superior” or “descended from a ruler.”
60. Jaime (or Jamie)
Of Celtic origin and meaning “supplanter.”
61. Jordan
Originally of Hebrew origin but adopted to the Gaelic as Mac Siúrtáin after the Norman invasion of 1172.
62. Lennon
Meaning “lover.”
63. Quinn
The English version of old Irish family names, Ó Coinn and Ó Cuinn. It means “wise,” “sense” or “reason.”
64. Regan
From the Irish surname Ua Riagáin which means “king” or “sovereign.”
65. Riley (or Rylee)
Derived from an Irish last name meaning “courageous” or “valiant.”
66. Rory
The English version of the Gaelic, Ruairí or Ruaidhrí which means “red king.”
67. Rowan
From the Irish name Ruadhán which means “red-haired.”
68. Ryan
Derived from the Irish surname O’Riain which means “little king.”
69. Sloane
English version of the Irish clan name Ó Sluaghhadáin which means “raider” or “warrior.”
70. Teagan
From the Gaelic Ó Tadhgáin which means “poet,” “attractive” and “philosopher.”
A version of this post was published March 9, 2022. It has been updated.
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