Saraid

An ancient and powerful name, Saraid may intrigued those who enjoy Saoirse, Mairead, Brigid, and Sara but are looking for something historical and unique. Traditionally pronounced as "SA-rid" or "SA-ruhd," it derives from the Old Irish Sárait meaning "excellent, fine".

Occasionally interpreted as an Irish form of Sarah (though this may be more down to the coinciding letters than an etymological connection), it was borne by one of the daughters of Conn of the Hundred Battles, a legendary Irish king.

It is a rare choice, rarely used in contemporary Ireland or elsewhere.

Pronounced SAR-id.