Irish Names for Girls

Farrell is usually considered a boy's name, though the soft sound of this Irish surname makes it perfectly appropriate for a girl, reminiscent of Farrah.

Farrell

Finella and cousin Fenella, which are found most often in Scotland, would make pleasing imports.

Finella

Finola, the readily accessible version of some of the more problematic Gaelic versions of the name, would make a welcome addition to the stockpot of Irish girls' names. 

Finola

Flanna is an uncommon name for a red-haired girl, not as familiar -- or some would say, as pretty -- as its nickname, Flannery. 

Flanna

Blathnaid is a feminine Irish name with ancient Celtic roots. Pronounced roughly as 'BLAW-nid' or 'BLAH-nid,' it derives from the Irish word 'bláth,' meaning 'flower' or 'blossom.' The name carries associations with beauty, blooming, and natural vitality. In Irish mythology, Blathnaid was a notable female figure, adding a layer of cultural significance to the name. While common in Ireland, Blathnaid remains relatively rare outside of Celtic regions, partly due to its pronunciation being challenging for non-Irish speakers. The name embodies a strong connection to Irish heritage and language, making it a choice that honors Gaelic traditions while offering a distinctive alternative to more widely used floral names.

Blathnaid

In addition to being the appellation of an ancient grain goddess, this name was also borne by two mythic Irish figures, one of whom was betrothed to legendary chieftain Finn MacCool, the other the brave sixteenth century pirate Grainne Ni Mhaille&mdash; known in English as Grace O'Malley-- whose name passed into poetry as a symbol of Ireland. 

Grania is popular in Ireland and possible here, especially in this Anglicized spelling.

Grania

Grainne is the Irish form of the name often Anglicized as Grania. It was the name of the ancient grain goddess and also of the fiancee of mythological hero Finn McCool and lover of Dermot, who was a heroine of the seas. 

In the past, the name was anglicized as Grace, as in Grace O'Malley, Ireland's pirate queen. Grania is a phonetic spelling.

Grainne

Name of both a goddess and a heroine in Irish mythology, it's popular in Ireland and possible here, especially in its Anglicized spelling, Grania. 

Gráinne

Eireen is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Irene, which derives from the Greek 'Eirene' meaning 'peace.' This alternative spelling preserves the traditional pronunciation while giving the name a distinctive, slightly Celtic appearance due to the 'ei' combination. Though much less common than the standard Irene, Eireen offers a fresh take on this classical name that has been used since ancient times. The name carries the beautiful connotation of peace and harmony across cultures. While traditional Irene has experienced fluctuations in popularity throughout the 20th century, Eireen remains rare, appealing to parents seeking a name with historical depth but an uncommon spelling.

Eireen

Variation of Isolde, the name of a great Celtic heroine. The mononymous French singer Yseult is the most notable bearer today.

Yseult

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. 

Siobhán

Cait, pronounced like more popular sister Kate, is the form used when shortening Caitlin or any of the other Irish and Gaelic Cait-starting variations of Catherine.

Cait

One of many takes on the Keira/Kyra concept, this one was chosen by ice-skating champ Kristi Yamaguchi. 

Keara

Keelin is a form of Keelan, the Anglicized phonetic form of Caelan or Caoilinn, said to be a unisex name but in practice used almost exclusively for boys.  Girls would more often be called Keela, Keeley, or Keely.

Keelin

Typically used as a masculine name, Keelan may be considered an Anglicization of the Irish Caolán meaning "little slender one" or simply "slender" with a diminutive suffix. However, when used as a feminine name, it may be more accurate to say it comes from Caoilfhion (KEEL-in or KEEL-un), an Irish girl name meaning "slender and fair". Keelin and Caoileann are also used as spelling variations. 

Keelan

A lively boys' name that works well for girls. 

Keenan

Using Kevyn (or even Kevin) for a girl breathes new life into this tired boys' name. 

Kevyn

Irish goddess and saint name that's strong, to say the least. 

Macha

An unusual, energetic surname choice that would make a good Madison alternative. Madigan was a typical police detective series of the 1970s, starring Richard Widmark.

Madigan

Both Maire and Mare have begun making inroads with parents seeking novel yet authentic ways of honoring an ancestral Mary. The Finnish variation derives from the word mairea, meaning "sweet."

Maire

 in the US and other English-speaking countries. That may be because the Irish emigrated widely in the 19th and 20th centuries, seeking jobs and opportunities. 

Irish language baby names were forbidden under British rule, but were revived after the Irish fight for independence a century ago. Irish names that had been anglicized in previous generations were used again in their original form: Siobhan instead of Joan, Aine rather than Anne.

today are very different than they were a century ago. Irish surname-names are popular for baby girls in the US, including Riley, Kennedy, and Quinn.  

 other Irish girl names in the US Top 1000 include Nora, Reagan, Rowan, Finley, Cassidy, Sloane, and Teagan. 

 finding more widespread use include Saoirse, Una, and Teagan.


This list gathers our complete assortment of Irish names for girls, classic and modern, ordered according to their popularity on Nameberry.

Irish Names for Girls, with all the girl names of Irish origin on Nameberry, including popular Irish names for baby girls and unique Irish female names. (Page 13)

Irish Names for Girls: The Complete List