Irish Gaelic Names
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Orlaith
Irish
"golden princess"
In early, pre-Norman Ireland, this name was borne by both a sister and a niece of high king Brian Boru. Now, the English form Orla is more commonly used.
Pádraig
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Roís
Roís is a feminine name of Irish Gaelic origin, functioning as a traditional Irish form of Rose or Rosa. Pronounced approximately as "ro-eesh" or "ro-ish," it contains the characteristic Irish…
Roisin
Irish
"little rose"
No, the pronunciation--ro-SHEEN--isn't immediately obvious to the non-Gaelic viewer, but the sound of this shiny Irish version of Rose is pretty enough to make it worth considering. Very popular in…
Roísín
Roísín (pronounced 'ro-SHEEN') is a feminine Irish name meaning 'little rose.' It combines the Irish word for rose (rós) with the diminutive suffix -ín. The name has deep cultural significance in…
Róisín
Irish Gaelic, diminutive of RÓIs
"rose"
An authentic choice for your little Irish Rose, chosen by singer Sinead O'Connor for her daughter.
Ruadhan
Irish
"red-haired"
Ruadhan (sometimes spelt with a fada: Ruadhán) is a fashionable name in its native Ireland. Borne one of the Twelve Irish Apostles, it originated as a diminutive of Ruadh, meaning "red-haired". It…
Ruaidri
Ruaidri is a feminine adaptation of the traditional Irish masculine name Ruaidrí (also spelled Ruaidhrí or anglicized as Rory). The original name combines the Gaelic elements "ruadh" meaning "red"…
Ruairí
Ruairí is traditionally a masculine Irish name, though it's listed here as feminine. In Irish tradition, it's spelled Ruairí or Ruaidhrí and pronounced roughly as 'ROO-ree.' The name derives from the…
Séafra
Séafra is a masculine Irish name derived from the Gaelic 'Seafra' or 'Séafra,' traditionally meaning 'peaceful' or 'gentle.' The addition of the accent mark (fada) over the 'e' indicates the…