Irish baby names
Updated: April 9th, 2024
Ireland is a country of leprechauns, shamrocks, and green beer along with magnificent castles, beautiful landscapes, and lovely people.
Irish baby names are full of charm and beauty which are unique in their own rights. Irish parents follow an old Gaelic tradition for naming their child. Irish baby name consists of a given name and a surname. In Ireland, the first-born son is named after the father's father, the second one is named after the mother's father, the third one after the father, and the fourth one is named after the father's oldest brother. In the similar manner the first girl child is named after the mother's mother, the second one is named after the father's mother, the third one after the mother, and the fourth one is named after the mother's oldest sister.
Below is an extensive list of 1000 plus Irish baby names. Have a look!
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZElizabeth
From the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning “pledged to God,” this royal and biblical name remains a timeless favorite with endless nickname options.
Margaret
Greek in origin and meaning "pearl," Margaret has a royal history and many nicknames, from Maggie to Greta.
Oscar
With Irish and Norse roots, Oscar means “deer-lover” or “God spear.”
Mary
Possibly meaning “bitter” or “beloved”, Mary is a biblical heavyweight that dominated name charts for centuries.
Patrick
From Latin roots meaning “noble,” this name is forever linked with Irish heritage and the widely celebrated Saint Patrick.
Nora
Possibly linked to Honora or Eleanor, Nora has a bright meaning of “light.”
Helen
Greek for “torch” or “shining light,” Helen is rooted in myth and history, from Troy to Helen Keller.
Brian
Of Irish origin meaning "strong and noble," Brian is tied to legendary king Brian Boru and saw decades of popularity in the U.S.
Molly
Originally a medieval pet form of Mary, Molly means "bitter" and remains a friendly, familiar name with Irish and literary links.
Riley
Of English and Irish origin meaning “rye clearing,” Riley remains a modern unisex favorite with a friendly vibe.
Hugh
With roots in Old German and English, Hugh means “mind” or “intellect” and has been a steady presence in Irish and British history.
Patricia
Nobleman, Noble Patrician, Noblewoman
Anne
Eagle, God is Gracious, Grace, Variant of Hebrew Hannah
Eileen
Aveline, Beautiful, Lovable, Burst of the Sun
Bridget
Saint, The Exalted One, Strength, Power
Alan
Noble, Little Rock, Peace, God of Shine
Collins
Victory of the People, Girl, Holly
Colin
Victor, Young Creature, Dove, Abbreviation of Nicholas People's Victory
Kevin
Gentle, Loved One, Handsome, Comely
Kara
Friend, Pure, Expensive, The Cause of
Erin
Peace, The Word Éire with the Meaning Ireland, Beauty
Bryan
Virtuous, Noble, Honorable, Consideration
Lana
Greek, To Be Gentle, Latin, Buoyant
Garrett
Hardy, Mighty with a Spear, Brave
Desmond
Gracious Defender, Munster, Wealth and Protection
Kennedy
Originally Irish and meaning “misshapen head,” this is a surname-turned-first name.
Angela
Messenger of God Angel
Nola
White Shoulder, The Word Nuall with the Meaning Famous Champion Chariot-Fighter
Craig
Rocky Outcropping, Rock, Dweller by the Crag
Edna
Eithne, Joy, Rejuvenation, Pleasure, Bliss
Kane
A Celtic name meaning “warrior,” also tied to cultures from Wales to Hawaii with meanings from “beautiful” to “man of the Eastern sky.”
Alana
Darling Child, Rock, An Offering, Light and Buoy-any
Campbell
Cam Meaning Crooked, Crooked Mouth
Donovan
Descendant of Donndubhán, Dark Black, Good and Christmas
Brianna
Hill, The Word Brígh with the Meaning Strength Power Force
Kelly
Aggressive, The Word Ceall with the Meaning Church Monastery, Bright Headed, Warrior
Muriel
Star of the Sea, Sea-bright, Myrrh
Delaney
From the Alder Grove
Art
Rock, Rule, Eagle, Bear Man
Mona
Helmet, Desire, Just One, Giver
Finley
Blond Warrior / Hero, White, Fair-haired Courageous One, Sunbeam
Imogene
Innocent, Image, Likeness, Maiden
Cannon
Official of the Church, Canon, Occupational Name, Priest
Shannon
This Irish place-name implies wisdom and nature, drawn from the legendary River Shannon.
Caitlin
The Pure, Girls
Maureen
Dark, Sea of Bitterness, Moorish, Great
Nigel
Passionate, Dark Night, Beauty, Black
Sheila
Irish Form of Cecilia Blind, Slang Term for Woman
Fay
Confidence, Fee, Faith, Belief
Dara
Give, Son, Oak, Lord
Collin
Dove, Victory of the People, Young Pup, Victor
Fitzgerald
Son of the Spear Ruler, Surname
Sloan
An Irish surname turned first name, Sloan means “warrior” and gives off a cool, modern edge.
Fiona
Faith, Vine, The Blond, Hero
Casey
Descendant of Cathasaigh, Brave
Deirdre
Beautiful, King, Raging, Sorrowful
Kiara
Little Black One, Spear, Clear, Bright
Alva
Exalted, His Highness, Elf, Elfe
Ferris
Rock, Iron Worker
Alaina
Dear Child, Precious, Rock, Tribe near the Black Sea
Kylie
Boomerang
Brenna
Hill, The Word Braon Which is of the Meaning Tear Drop
Taryn
Young Soldier, Tara, Innocent, Rocky Hill
Burke
From the Fortified Hill Or Castle
Allan
Fair, Rock, Harmony, Handsome One
Coleman
Peace, Dark Skinned, Dove, Charcoal Burner
Rowan
Red Haired Surname, Name of a Tree, Red-haired
Larkin
Laurence
Mollie
Bitter, Star of the Sea, Bitterness
Fallon
Descendent of Fallamhan
Tyrone
A County in Northern Ireland, Land of Eoghan, Young Soldier
Cassidy
Curly, Gruaig Which Means Hair
Colleen
Victory and People, The Element Cailín with the Meaning Girl, Girls
Calhoun
From the Narrow Forest, Warrior, Surname, Place Name
Kerry
Dark-Haired, Dusky, Name of a County, Dark Haired One
Brigid
The Exalted One
Cullen
English
Shay
Both Irish and Hebrew in origin, Shay means “gift” or “admirable,” making it a soft yet strong choice.
Bree
High, Form of Brie, The Exalted One, Broth
Kyla
Slender, Crowned, Beautiful, Crown of Laurel
Shea
This Irish name means “hawk-like” and “stately,” and works as a stylish unisex pick.
Payton
Village, Noble, Peacock Town, Royal
Boyd
Fair-haired, Blond, Yellow Gold
Kiera
The Black, Black Man
Hurley
Child of the Sea, Tides
Myrna
Beloved, Friendly, Shining Star
Bellamy
Handsome Friend, Good-looking Companion
Gallagher
Foreigners Friend
Teague
Poet, Philospher, Bard
Patsy
Noblewoman, Nobleman
Redmond
Protector, Counsellor, Advice, Red Haired Defender
Ryan
Kingly, Esteem, Descentdant of Rían, Little Ruler
Finn
Laplander, The Element Fionn Which Means White Fair, Fair-haired Courageous One, Light Skinned
Shawn
A variant of John with Hebrew roots, it means “God is gracious” and became a male favorite in the ‘70s.
Regan
The Descendant of a King
Mike
Form of Michael, Who is Like God?
Kaitlyn
The Pure, Girls
Norah
the Other, Torch, Foreign, Bringer of Light
Tracey
France, Reaper, Brave, Place of Thracius
Rooney
Hero
Kenny
Short for Kenneth, this Gaelic name means “handsome” or “born of fire
Flynn
Ruddy, Descendant of Flann, Red One
Roark
Famous Champion
Tracy
The Hunteress, Brave, Summer, Place of Thracius
Hughes
Spirit, Mind, Fire, Soul
Carson
Coastal Rocks, Son of Carr, Mossy Place, Rock
Quinn
Intelligent, Hound, Wise, Strength
Gannon
Fair-Skinned Fair-Haired, Fair-skinned, Descendant of the Fair One, Light Skinned
Connell
Mighty
Ashlyn
Combination of Ashley and Lynn, Ash-tree Meadow, Dream, Ash Tree Clearing
Darcie
Dark, From Arcy
Reilly
Courageous, Rye Field, Brave, Outgoing People
Noreen
Wealth and Honor, Bright One, Foreign, Honour
Keely
Graceful, Descendant of Caollaidhe
Devin
English and American Place Name, Resembling a God, Bard, Perfect
Hayes
Surname, From the Hedged Enclosure
Darby
Park with Deer, Freeman
Harrington
Harrys Town
Rafferty
Prosperous, Rich
Donahue
Dark Warrior
Phelan
Little Wolf, Joyful
Shona
Yahweh is Gracious, Gold, Very Pretty, Sweet
Braden
From the Broad Valley, Descendant of Bradan Salmon
Reagan
King Lear
Lane
Lane, Path, A Narrow Country Road
Rory
Glorious, Red, Great, Variant of Roderick Famous Ruler
Keira
Excellent, Dusky, The Black, Greek
Sullivan
Irish in origin, Sullivan means “dark eyes” and offers the upbeat, nickname-ready Sully.
Duffy
Son of Duibhshíth
Callahan
Small Belligerent One
Connor
Hound Lover, King, Wolf, Ulster
Peyton
Royal, Noble, Patrician, Fighting Man's Estate
Doreen
Gift of God, Gilded, Brooding
Shae
Of Irish and Gaelic origin, this soft name means “stately” or “from the fairy palace.”
Elvie
Noble and Guardian, Elfin, Bright, Good Elf
Sarai
Princess
Conroy
Hound of the Plain, Way Stubborn
Maire
Lord of the Earth, Rebellion, Sorrowful, The Perfect One
Logan
Round Hill, Log in Water to be Still and at Peace, Little Cave, Finnian's Servant
Hagan
A Place of Safety, Exalted Son, Strong Defense, Shelter
Hogan
Sanctuary, Young People, Youthful One, Safe Harbor
Doran
Stranger, Exiled, Fist, Gift
Berry
Pale Green Gemstone, White, Fair, Botanical Name
Brannon
Descendant of Bran, Mac Branain, Broom Covered Hill
Kayleen
Pure, Descendant of Caollaidhe
Manning
Son of the Hero
Mayo
Field
Tierney
The Elements Tighearna Meaning Lord, Lord of the Household
Dallas
Used as a First Name Since the 19th Century, Overnight Dwelling., P, Wise
Shayla
Blind, From the Fairy Palace, Goddess Parvati, Irish Form of Cecilia
Kayleigh
Slim and Fair, Keeper of the Keys, Slender
Clancy
Luminous, Bright, English, Famous
Flannery
Descendent of Flannghal
Murray
By the Sea
Brady
Descendant of Brághadach, Spirited, Wide Island
Dillon
Lightning, Enlightenment, Sea
Keeley
Descendant of Caollaidhe
Riordan
Royal Poet
Cavanaugh
Handsome
Neil
Cloud, Acquirer, Like a Horn, Thanks
Mora
Peacock, Little Blueberry, Blackberry, Bitter
Nolan
Power, Northern Country, Descendant of Nuallan
Elvia
Helvius, Good Elf, Elfin, Noble and Guardian
Kacey
With roots in Irish Gaelic, it means “vigilant” and has grown popular.
Ireland
Ireland, From Ireland
Corey
Seething Pool, Hill Hollow, Strong and Lively, God's Servant
Daley
Assembly, Lives in the Valley, Gathering
Tegan
Doe, Fair, Good-looking, Beautiful
Brodie
Ditch
Keefe
English, Lion Cub Son of the Lion
Brain
Virtuous, Consideration, The Blessed One, Hill
Bard
One who Sings Ballads, Minstrel, A Singer-poet, Poet
Malcom
Disciple of Saint Columba
Shane
Yahweh is Gracious
Harmon
Man of the Army, Noble
Tully
Peaceful Silence, English
Keenan
Rooted in English, it means “case-maker” or “box/.”