Irish Gaelic Names
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Donovan
Irish
"dark"
One of the first of the appealing Irish surnames to take off in this country, this boys’ name has long outgrown its "Mellow Yellow" association, which came via the single from a sixties…
Agaistin
Agaistin appears to be a rare variant or alternative spelling of the name Augustine or Agustin. The traditional name Augustine derives from Latin 'augustus,' meaning 'great,' 'venerable,' or…
Ailfrid
Ailfrid is a masculine name with ancient Germanic roots, representing a rare variant of the more common Alfred. Combining elements meaning 'elf' or 'supernatural being' and 'peace' or 'counsel,'…
Aignéis
Aignéis is a feminine name that represents the traditional Irish Gaelic form of Agnes. The accent on the 'e' indicates a specific pronunciation (roughly ang-NYESH). This beautiful Celtic variation…
Ailbhe
Irish
"world, light, white; rock"
While Ailbhe is predominantly used for girls today, it has a long history as a unisex name, borne by a female warrior in Irish legend and by a 6th-century Irish saint, patron of wolves, Munster, and…
Ailbhe
Irish
"world, light, white; rock"
Ailbhe is a unisex Irish name that has appeared throughout Irish history, borne by a 6th-century (male) saint, and by a female warrior of Fianna, a legendary group of women warriors, led by Fionn…
Aidrian
Aidrian is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Adrian, which derives from the Latin name Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria' – an ancient town in northern Italy. This alternative…
Áine
Irish
"brilliance, wit"
Similar in sound to Anya and Enya, Áine is a mythical Irish choice, associated with the goddess of summer, wealth, beauty, love, and fertility. It is a familiar choice in Ireland and Northern…
Aingeal
Aingeal is a masculine name of Irish Gaelic origin, though it can occasionally be used for girls as well. Pronounced roughly as 'AHN-gal' or 'AYN-gal,' it is the Irish form of Angel, literally…
Ádamh
Ádamh is the traditional Irish Gaelic form of Adam, a name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning 'man' or 'earth.' The distinctive spelling and accent mark preserve its Celtic linguistic heritage while…