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Irish Names for Girls (with Meanings and Popularity)

Pamela Redmond

By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026

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Ailis
Scottish Gaelic
"noble"
This attractive and unique Scottish form of Alice can also be found in the spelling Aileas. Like Alice, it ultimately derives from the Germanic name Adalheidis. Spelt with the fada, Ailís, it's Irish…
Ailbhe
Irish
"world, light, white; rock"
Ailbhe is a unisex Irish name that has appeared throughout Irish history, borne by a 6th-century (male) saint, and by a female warrior of Fianna, a legendary group of women warriors, led by Fionn…
Tiernan
Irish
"little lord"
An old Irish surname cousin of Tierney that makes an unusual and appealing Irish gender switch.
Croía
Irish
"heart"
Croía is an unusual name with a loving meaning that jumped into the limelight when an Irish celebrity chose it for his daughter. Virtually unknown before, it's now among the most popular Irish girl…
Tulla
Tulla is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins, appearing in Scandinavian, German, and Irish naming traditions. In Scandinavian contexts, it may derive from the Old Norse name Þórhildr,…
Éala
Irish
"swan; oak tree, halo, moonlight"
A rising star for girls in Ireland, Éala is pronounced as EH-luh and may be inspired by the Irish word for swan, eala , said as A-luh). Alternatively, it may be considered an Irish form of Ayla,…
Yeats
English
"gates"
Yeats, the strong name of the great Irish poet, would work better for a boy. Also has possible pronunciation problem with people who might think it rhymes with Keats. Yeats rhymes with the word from…
Yseult
French variation of Iseult, Celtic
"fair, light-skinned"
Variation of Isolde, the name of a great Celtic heroine. The mononymous French singer Yseult is the most notable bearer today.
Áine
Irish
"brilliance, wit"
Similar in sound to Anya and Enya, Áine is a mythical Irish choice, associated with the goddess of summer, wealth, beauty, love, and fertility. It is a familiar choice in Ireland and Northern…
Émer
Irish mythology name
The wife of legendary Irish hero Cu Chulainn, blessed with the gifts of beauty sweet speech, wisdom, needlework, and chastity -- a mixed bag.
Alanneabh
Irish, variation of Alannah
"my child"
A newly minted name for 2024, Alanneabh comes from the Irish term of endearment, a leanbh , meaning "my child". Introduced into the lexicon by Self-Build-DIY-Instagrammers Cat and Ciaran (who use the…
Síoda
Irish
"silk"
This rare Irish word name might be pronounced slightly differently across Ireland.
Fírinne
Irish
"truth"
An Irish word name that emerged during the late 19th-century Gaelic revival movement, which sought to preserve the language and inspire new interest in it. Fírinne means truth, making it a potential…
Tuathlaith
Irish
"princess of the people"
Derived from the Irish elements tuath meaning "people" and flaith meaning "princess", Tuathlaith is a rare name with a beautiful meaning. It is sometimes adapted into the more familiar Tallula or…
Tuathla
Variation of Tuathlaith, Irish
"princess of the people"
This variation of the longer Tuathlaith comes from tuath meaning "people" and flaith meaning "princess". With its beautiful meaning, it could make a powerful choice, however both this form and…
Clíodhna
Irish
"shapely"
Clíodhna is the traditional spelling of the Anglicized Cliodhna, Cliona, or Cleena. It is an ancient name belonging to the Queen of the Banshees in Irish mythology who left the Land of Promise after…
Siún
Irish variation of Susan or John
"lily; God is gracious"
This Irish name can be used as a variant of Susan, or as a form of Siobhan, itself a feminine form of John. Once rare but more recently appearing in the Top 150 in Ireland, the name pronunciation…
Lasairfhíona
Irish
"flame of wine"
Lasairfhíona is made up of lasair meaning "flame" and "fíona" meaning "of wine" in Old Irish. Popular in the Middle Ages, it has become a rarity now. Lasarina is an Anglicized form, while Laisrén is…
Majella
Irish form of Maiella, Italian
"great"
Borrowed from the name of a massif (or a compact group of mountains) in Abruzzi, Italy, Maiella is used as an Italian surname, notably by the 18th century saint, Gerardo Maiella. Regarded as the…
Eibhlín
Irish form of Aveline and Evelyn, German
"desired; or water, island"
The Irish variation of Evelyn and Aveline, Eibhlín appears in the title of a love song by 17th century, Eibhlín a Rún , written by composer and harpist, Cearbhall Óg Ó Dálaigh. It can be pronounced…