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"son of Diarmaid"
McDermott is a common Irish surname that means, as all Mc or Mac names do, "son of" --then Dermott or Dermot, which is an Anglicization of the Irish Gaelic Diarmaid. The legendary Diarmaid was the…
Muiris is a traditional Irish masculine name, the Gaelic form of Maurice. Pronounced approximately 'MWIR-ish' or 'MUR-ish,' this name has deep historical roots in Ireland dating back centuries. The…
Nainsí is the Irish Gaelic form of Nancy, showcasing the distinctive spelling conventions of the Irish language. The original name Nancy developed as a medieval diminutive of Anne, which comes from…
Irish variation of Noel
"December, Christmas"
Nollaig is a unisex Irish name, created in the 20th century as a translation of the French name Noel. Meaning "Christmas", or more generally "December", it is also used in Irish as the name of the…
Irish Gaelic
"little deer"
The name of the son of the legendary Finn McCool is often Anglicized to Ossian, but the original has recently been revived in Ireland and is currently among the most popular boys' names there.
"honor"
Lovely variation of an upstanding classic.
Orfhlaith is a traditional feminine Irish name with ancient Gaelic origins, pronounced approximately as 'OR-la' or 'OR-lah.' It derives from the Gaelic elements 'or' meaning 'gold' and 'flaith'…
Orflaith is a feminine name of Irish origin, derived from the Old Irish words "or" meaning "gold" and "flaith" meaning "princess" or "sovereignty," thus translating to "golden princess" or "golden…
"golden princess"
A variation of Orla and a fast rising choice in England and Wales in 2022.
Gaelic variation of Patrick
Once considered too sacred to give to children in Ireland, it is now among the most common names there, along with variants including Pauric and Padraic. Basketball great Patrick Ewing used it for…
Pádraigín is a feminine Irish name that functions as a diminutive form of Pádraig (the Irish form of Patrick). The suffix '-ín' in Irish adds a sense of endearment or smallness. This distinctively…
Páraic is the traditional Irish Gaelic form of Patrick, a name derived from the Latin Patricius meaning "nobleman." This authentic Irish spelling reflects the pronunciation "PAW-rik" or "PAH-rig" and…
Pilip is a masculine name representing a variation of Philip, which derives from the Greek name Philippos, meaning 'lover of horses' from 'philos' (loving) and 'hippos' (horse). This particular…
Proinséas is the traditional Irish Gaelic form of Frances/Francis. This feminine name derives ultimately from Latin 'Franciscus,' meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free one.' The distinctive spelling reflects…
Raghnailt is a feminine Irish name of Norse origin, being the Gaelic form of Ragnhild or Ragnhildr. The original Norse name combines 'regin' (counsel, gods) and 'hildr' (battle), creating a powerful…
Ráichéal is the Irish Gaelic form of Rachel, derived from the Hebrew name רָחֵל (Rachel) meaning "ewe" or "female sheep." This feminine name carries the same biblical significance as Rachel, who was…
Ranalta is a feminine name with likely Celtic or Gaelic roots, though it remains quite obscure. It may be related to the Scottish Gaelic elements 'rìgh' meaning 'king' or 'ruler' and 'alt' meaning…
Ranalte is an uncommon feminine name with possible Celtic or Gaelic origins. It appears to be a variant spelling of Ranalta, potentially derived from elements meaning 'ruler' or 'king' (from Scottish…
Réamann is a masculine Irish name derived from the Old Norse name 'Hreiðmarr,' which entered Irish nomenclature during the Viking era. The name combines elements meaning 'counsel' or 'protection' and…
Ristéard is the traditional Irish Gaelic form of Richard, a masculine name with Germanic origins meaning 'strong ruler' or 'brave power.' The name combines the elements 'ric' (ruler, power) and…