Caoimhe name meaning
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What does Caoimhe mean?
Customary Caoimhe's origin is Old Irish and Celtic is used mainly in Scottish, English and Irish is a girl name, meaning of Caoimhe is "The Handsome or The Word Caomh with the Meaning Fair Comely Gentle".
How do I pronounce Caoimhe?
The most common pronunciation of one syllabled Caoimhe is KWEE-va. There should be emphasis on first KWEE syllable while speaking. It can also be pronounced as ca(oi)-mhe or caoim-he.
Variants of Caoimhe
How popular is the name Caoimhe?
Caoimhe was a common name in Ireland. Over 8194 babies have been named Caoimhe since 1966. At its zenith in 2003,. However after 51 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but it is still going strong.
Caoimhe is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 700 names. In 2013, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 639 on girl names chart when 64 babies were named Caoimhe.
There are over 864 babies that have been given the name Caoimhe in England and Wales.
Caoimhe is an uncommon baby name in United States, although it has been in use since 1996 but could not make beyond the top 7000.
Over 269 people have been named Caoimhe in United States. Also, Caoimhe is a familiar name in Northern Ireland and England. As per our findings, over 9000 babies have been bestowed Caoimhe around the globe.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12134 | 7 |
| 2022 | 9004 | 11 |
| 2021 | 7974 | 13 |
| 2020 | 11049 | 8 |
| 2019 | 9710 | 10 |
| 2018 | 6774 | 17 |
| 2017 | 8284 | 13 |
| 2016 | 9405 | 11 |
| 2015 | 9473 | 11 |
| 2014 | 7295 | 16 |
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Numerological aspects of Caoimhe
You are known for your lively spirit, eternal patience and lack of belief when it comes to love. Your independence and narcissism make you more attractive than you already are in people's eyes. You are a blessed person even if you don't know it yet. Planning is what keeps your mind in shape. You need to open up and allow your closest ones to enter your real world. You have to put your mind to realize your dream, plan each step on the way carefully and precisely, and don't stop trying until you do it.
If you like Caoimhe, you would love these names
- Alleyne - Atypical Alleyne is used notably in English is a gender-neutral name has its roots in Celtic, Alleyne means "Handsome, Noble or Both a Diminutive of Albert"
- Eireann - Queer girl name Eireann means "The Irish Woman" used notably in Irish has its origin in Celtic and Old Irish languages
- Keandre - Keandre's meaning is Ancient is specifically used in English and is rooted from English-American and Celtic is used as a gender insensitive name
- Jean-Arthur - The Jean-Arthur is rooted from Hebrew and Celtic, meaning of Jean-Arthur is "Bear or God is Merciful"
- Merlynn means Small Falcon is a gender insensitive name has its roots in Celtic is used in English
Sibling Names for Caoimhe
If you're considering the name Caoimhe for your little one, congratulations! This beautiful Gaelic name means "gentle" or "beautiful," and has a lovely, unique sound. If you're looking for sibling names that complement Caoimhe, we've compiled a list of options that share its Irish roots or harmonize with its meaning and style. Check out some ideas below!
Names for Caoimhe's sister
- Codie
- Coyle
- Currie
- Colman
- Kenth
- Desmund
- Finnbar
- Cace
- Dwaine
- Kearie
- Ker
- Gleann
- Derrie
- Conan
- Cael
- Dahey
- Cian
- Baynbridge
Brother for Caoimhe
Famous people named Caoimhe
- Caoimhe Butterly, Irish peace activist
- Caoimhe O'Malley in Whatever Turns You On as Actress
Lists having Caoimhe
- Girl names beginning with C
- American Girl Names
- Celtic Girl Names
- English Girl Names
- Irish Girl Names
- Scottish Girl Names
- Popular Girl Names in Ireland (2019)
- Baby Names that mean Handsome
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Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames