Irish Gaelic Names
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Greagóir
Greagóir is the Irish Gaelic form of Gregory, a name of Greek origin meaning "watchful" or "vigilant." The name derives from the Greek "gregorein" (to watch). The distinctive Irish spelling…
Guthrie
Scottish
"windy place"
Guthrie, one of the most attractive Scottish names that's also a surname, has a particularly romantic, windswept aura, with a touch of the buckaroo thrown in. Guthrie's folkie quality is tied to the…
Isibéal
Isibéal is the Irish Gaelic form of the name Elizabeth, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God is my oath' or 'pledged to God.' The name maintains the rich heritage of Elizabeth while offering a…
Keane
Gaelic
"ancient"
Has a sharp investigative quality that's not a bad thing to impart to a child.
Laoise
Irish
"light"
Pronounced lee-sha, Laoise is the feminine form of the Irish mythological names Lugh and Lugus, which means light. Lugus was the Celtic god of commerce and craftsmanship, the equivalent of the Roman…
Luiseach
Irish, from the deity name Lugh
Authentically spelled Luíseach (with Luighsech as a variant), this obscure saint's name is thought to derive from the mythological figure Lugh, perhaps a reflex of an older god. Luíseach is sometimes…
Maghnus
Maghnus is a masculine name of Irish and Scottish Gaelic origin, representing the traditional Gaelic form of Magnus. The name ultimately derives from the Latin 'magnus,' meaning 'great' or 'large.'…
Máible
Máible appears to be a variant spelling of Mabel, featuring an accent mark that influences pronunciation. The traditional Mabel derives from the Latin 'amabilis' meaning 'lovable' and was popular…
Maitias
Maitias is a masculine name with Gaelic roots, considered a variant of Matthias or Matías. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name 'Mattityahu,' meaning 'gift of God.' While the standard…
Maois
Maois is a masculine name of Irish Gaelic origin, serving as the Irish form of Moses. Pronounced approximately as "mweesh" or "meesh," it carries the rich historical and spiritual significance…
Mcdermott
Irish
"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
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
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…
Niamh
Irish Gaelic
"bright"
Niamh, derived from the Old Irish Niam, is an ancient Irish name that was originally a term for a goddess. In Irish myth, one who bore it was Niamh of the Golden Hair, daughter of the sea god, who…
Nollaig
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…
Oisín
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.
Onóra
Irish Gaelic
"honor"
Lovely variation of an upstanding classic.
Orfhlaith
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
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…
Orlagh
Irish
"golden princess"
A variation of Orla and a fast rising choice in England and Wales in 2022.