Irish-derived names are extremely popular in the United States. These kinds of names are evocative and give rise to rolling green hills, leprechauns, and hearty folk songs that keep the spirit warm on the coldest of nights. Here are a few traditional Irish names to consider when you are expecting a new face in your world.
Conor is a very recognizable name from the Emerald Isle. It translates into “lover of dogs/hounds.” One of the biggest names out there holding this name is the now-legendary Conor McGregor of mixed martial arts fame.
Speaking of brawling, Aidan is another great Irish name that is evocative of the rough-and-tumble Irish spirit. It means “fiery” and we think it can be a highly apt name for a young man full of raw energy.
Cormac is another recognizable name here in America that is Irish at its roots. It might mean “raven” or “wheel.” One of the most recognizable people holding this name is the highly-acclaimed Cormac McCarthy, author of No Country For Old Men.
For more female-focused Irish names, look no further than Saoirse and Imogene. Both of these beautiful names scream beauty and are standouts as far as children’s names are concerned. Saoirse means “freedom” in Gaelic, while Imogene means “maiden.”
Abban
Meaning: Abbot
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Achaius
Meaning: Horseman
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Adan
Meaning: Little fire
Origin: Irish
Gender: Girl
Adara
Meaning: From the ford at the oak tree
Origin: Irish
Gender: Girl
Addergoole
Meaning: From between two fords
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Aderrig
Meaning: Little fire
Origin: Irish
Gender: Girl
Agata
Meaning: Pleasant
Origin: Irish
Gender: Girl
Aguistin
Meaning: Majestic
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Aidan
Meaning: Fiery
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Ailfrid
Meaning: Wise
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Ailia
Meaning: Light
Origin: Irish
Gender: Girl
Airleas
Meaning: Oath
Origin: Irish
Gender: Girl
Alana
Meaning: Beautiful. Dear child
Origin: Irish
Gender: Girl
Alyson
Meaning: Honest
Origin: Irish
Gender: Girl
Angus
Meaning: From the Gaelic Aonghus,meaning one choice, or one vigor
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Ardal
Meaning: Valour; high honor
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Arthur
Meaning: Derived from the Irish art meaning ‘stone’. Arthur was a 6th Century Irish prince
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Baibre
Meaning: Strange
Origin: Irish
Gender: Girl
Banan
Meaning: White
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Beamard
Meaning: Brave as a bear
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Beanon
Meaning: Good
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Benen
Meaning: Kind
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Bevin
Meaning: Singer
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Bidina
Meaning: Protective
Origin: Irish
Gender: Girl
Blathma
Meaning: Flower
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Bowie
Meaning: Surname
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Bram
Meaning: Irish form of Abraham
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Brann
Meaning: Raven
Origin: Irish
Gender: Girl
Brasil
Meaning: War
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Bria
Meaning: Hill. Also variant of Brina and Breanna
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Briana
Meaning: Strong
Origin: Irish
Gender: Girl
Brighid
Meaning: Protective
Origin: Irish
Gender: Girl
Broderick
Meaning: Surname
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Brody
Meaning: From the muddy place. Surname
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Bryanna
Meaning: Strong
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Cacey
Meaning: Vigilant
Origin: Irish
Gender: Girl
Cady
Meaning: Hillock. A surname or given name meaning a rhythmic flow of sounds
Origin: Irish
Gender: Girl
Cain
Meaning: Archaic
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Carlin
Meaning: Little champion
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Carroll
Meaning: Manly
Origin: Irish
Gender: Unisex
Casey
Meaning: Brave; Vigilant
Origin: Irish
Gender: Unisex
Catlin
Meaning: Variant of Katherine meaning pure
Origin: Irish
Gender: Girl
Christa
Meaning: Servant of Christ
Origin: Irish
Gender: Girl
Collin
Meaning: Virile
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Connor
Meaning: Hound-lover
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Cori
Meaning: From the round hill
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Cormac
Meaning: Impure son
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Darci
Meaning: Dark
Origin: Irish
Gender: Girl
Imogene
Meaning: Maiden
Origin: Irish
Gender: Girl
Saoirse
Meaning: Freedom
Origin: Irish
Gender: Girl
