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Irish Names that Start With S

  1. Saraid

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "excellent; freedom"

    • Description:

      Saraid is a feminine name of Irish Gaelic origin with deep historical roots. Traditionally pronounced "SAR-id" or "sa-RAID," this ancient Celtic name carries rich meaning. Some sources interpret Saraid as meaning "excellent" or "exceptional," while others connect it to the meaning "freedom."

  2. Sheehan

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "peaceful"

    • Description:

      Has a decidedly Roman Catholic feel, thanks to the bishop.
  3. Sheary

    • Description:

      Sheary is an uncommon masculine name with uncertain etymology, possibly deriving from the Irish surname Sheary or O'Sheary, which originated from the Gaelic 'Ó Séaghdha' meaning 'hawk-like' or 'descendant of Séaghdha.' It may also be related to the English word 'shear,' suggesting someone who cuts or trims. As a given name, Sheary remains extremely rare, making it an unusual choice for parents seeking distinctiveness. The name has a gentle yet masculine quality with its soft beginning and 'ee' ending sound. Its rarity means there are few cultural associations or famous bearers, allowing a child to define the name's character rather than the reverse.

  4. Séamas

    • Description:

      Séamas is the traditional Irish Gaelic form of James, a name with Hebrew origins meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who follows.' The distinctive accent over the 'e' indicates a pronunciation shift, making it roughly sound like 'SHAY-mus.' This name has deep roots in Irish culture and history, remaining popular particularly in families maintaining strong connections to Irish heritage. Séamas honors traditional Irish naming patterns while connecting to the widely recognized name James. Though less common outside Ireland and Irish diaspora communities, the name has seen occasional international use. The authentic Gaelic spelling with its accent mark preserves the name's cultural integrity, distinguishing it from the anglicized version Seamus, which is more widely used in English-speaking countries.
  5. Sadbh

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "sweet; goodly"

    • Description:

      Sadbh is the modern Irish form of the more streamlined but equally confusing Sadb or Sadhbh: these names are pronounced to rhyme with five. In Irish mythology Sadb or Sadbh or Sadhbh, a goddess lover of Finn McCool's, was turned into a deer only to vanish and (somewhere in there) give birth to Oisin.
  6. Seana

    • Origin:

      Irish Gaelic

    • Meaning:

      "god is gracious"

    • Description:

      More streamlined – and more authentic – than Shawna.
  7. Shevonne

    • Origin:

      American, phonetic spelling of Siobhan

    • Description:

      Shevonne is proof that a name can be pretty and tacky at the same time.