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Irish Gaelic
"God is gracious"
Lovely Irish name which has inspired many Anglicized variations, but using the original form preserves the integrity of one of the most beautiful Gaelic girls' names.
Irish Gaelic variation of Josephine, French
"Jehovah increases"
Seosaimhín is the Gaelic form of Josephine, most notably borne by traditional Irish singer Seosaimhín Ní Bheaglaoich.
Irish
"pure"
Irish form of Kate, short for Caitlín or Catherine.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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'…
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…
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…
Irish Gaelic, diminutive of RÓIs
"rose"
An authentic choice for your little Irish Rose, chosen by singer Sinead O'Connor for her daughter.
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
Sile, pronounced 'SHEE-la,' is a traditional Irish feminine name derived from the Gaelic name Síle, which is the Irish form of Cecilia or Sheila. The name ultimately comes from Latin 'Caecilia,'…