Lively Irish Names

  1. Garret
    • Origin:

      Irish variation of Gerard
    • Meaning:

      "spear strength"
    • Description:

      After being one of the hot upscale surnames of the nineties, Garrett has left the Top 100 and this streamlined spelling is dawdling near the bottom of the Top 1000.
  2. Cagney
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "tribute"
    • Description:

      Cagney is one of the spunkiest Irish surnames around, and could make a lively and fresher successor to the tired Casey.
  3. Beacan
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "tiny one"
    • Description:

      An attractive ancient Irish saint's name that conjures up a beacon of light, this Irish name for boys is well-used in Ireland but rarely heard in the US.