By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Irish, variation of Raymond or Redmond
"wise protector"
The Irish surname and sometime first name Redmond is derived from the German Raymond, which was imported to Ireland via Norman conqueror Raymond LeGros -- Raymond the Fat. This name is pronounced…
Raghnall is a masculine name of Scottish Gaelic origin, equivalent to the Norse name Rögnvaldr, which means 'ruler's advisor' or 'powerful ruler.' This traditional name has deep roots in Celtic and…
Riocard is the traditional Irish Gaelic form of the name Richard. Pronounced roughly as 'REE-uh-kard,' it derives from Germanic elements meaning 'powerful' and 'brave' or 'hardy.' This name reflects…
Riobard is the traditional Irish Gaelic form of Robert, a Germanic name meaning 'bright fame' or 'brilliant renown.' This distinctive variation preserves ancient Irish phonetic patterns while…
Roibin is a masculine name of Irish origin, being a Gaelic variant of Robin. The name derives from the Germanic elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'berht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous'. In Irish…
Riobart is a masculine name with Gaelic roots, primarily found in Irish and Scottish traditions. It is a variant of Robert, which derives from the Germanic elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'beraht'…
Roibeard is the traditional Irish Gaelic form of the name Robert, infusing the familiar classic with Celtic heritage. Pronounced roughly as 'ROH-bard' or 'HROH-byart,' this masculine name derives…
Irish
"red-haired"
Roone is a lively, attractive and unusual redhead entry brought into the mix by the late TV sports and news executive Roone Arledge, who seemed to own it as a one-person name when he was alive. Roone…
"son of a champion"
Runyon is an Irish surname with considerable flair; some will connect it with Guys and Dolls writer Damon Runyon.
Somhairle is a rare masculine name with deep Gaelic roots, predominantly found in Scottish and Irish traditions. Pronounced roughly as 'SOR-la' or 'SORE-luh,' it represents the Gaelic form of the…
"herald or town crier"
Relaxed, with an appealing touch of swagger.
Modern form of Senán or elaboration of Sean, Irish
"little old one; God is gracious"
Seanán is modern though less popular variation of Senán, an Irish name, notably borne by a 6th century monk and saint. Meaning "little old one", it has an air of wisdom and ruggedness about it.…
"the wise one"
Undiscovered Irish surname with a lot more bounce and masculine dash than Shannon.
"peaceful"
Has a decidedly Roman Catholic feel, thanks to the bishop.
Irish from Old Norse
"a summer sailor"
Sorley is an anglicization of the Irish name Somhairle, itself derived from the Old Norse Sumarliði , a nickname for a summer traveler (perhaps meaning a viking raider!). It is sometimes used as a…
"the little hero"
The double ' e ' gives this Celtic surname a genial sound. It derives from an old Irish name — Suibhne (SHEEV-ne) that was borne by several early saints and kings, including, unfortunately, one…
"descendant of a lord"
Tierney is a Celtic surname with a definite Irish twinkle, a name just waiting to be discovered. Though now sometimes used for girls (in the US, not Ireland), as in jazz singer Tierney Sutton, it…
Tiomoid is a masculine name of Gaelic origin, representing an uncommon Irish variation of Timothy. The original Timothy derives from Greek meaning 'honoring God.' Tiomoid showcases the distinctive…
Irish variation of William
A spelling that would definitely attract a lot of attention -- and a certain amount of confusion as well.
"little William"
You lick. You like. We didn't think so.
