Naoise Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

About Naoise

Although it is now a unisex name in Ireland, Naoise is originally a masculine name. It belonged to a handsome young warrior in Irish legend, lover of the tragic Deirdre, who killed herself after Naoise was murdered by the jealous king Conchobhar.

Naoise for girls

Despite its tragic origins, Naoise makes an attractive choice, and while some may be thrown by the spelling, with the increased visibility of Saoirse, its not too hard to learn. It was chosen for 31 boys and 39 girls in a recent year in Ireland.

Author Naoise Dolan is a notable bearer.

Naoise for boys

Now used as a unisex name, Naoise was originally a masculine name. It belonged to a handsome young warrior in Irish legend, lover of the tragic Deirdre, who killed herself after Naoise was murdered by the jealous king Conchobhar.

31 boys and 37 girls were called Naoise in a recent year in Ireland.

Pronounced NEE-shuh.