Ireland
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Updated Sat Aug 16 2025
Ireland Origin and Meaning
The name Ireland is a boy's name.
This country name has come into steady use for girls in recent decades, and it's occasionally given to boys too. With interest in other -land names like Leland and Roland, we can see this patriotic heritage choice becoming more gender-balanced.
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