Irish names are some of the most beautiful in the world - musical, ancient, and full of meaning. Many look unfamiliar at first glance but are a joy to say once you know how. Below you'll find our favorite Irish baby names for girls and boys, each with its meaning and a quick pronunciation note where it's useful.
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Irish girl names
- SaoirseIrish“Freedom” - spirited and modern (say 'SEER-sha').
- AoifeIrish“Beauty, radiance” - a classic Irish heroine (say 'EE-fa').
- NiamhIrish“Bright, radiant” - soft and lovely (say 'NEEV').
- MaeveIrish“She who intoxicates” - a warrior-queen name, strong and short.
- RoisinIrish“Little rose” - tender and poetic (say 'ro-SHEEN').
- OrlaIrish“Golden princess” - simple, regal, easy to wear.
- CiaraIrish“Dark-haired” - graceful and warm (say 'KEER-a').
- SineadIrish“God is gracious” - timeless (say 'shi-NADE').
Irish boy names
- CianIrish“Ancient, enduring” - sleek and modern (say 'KEE-an').
- CillianIrish“Little church; strife” - handsome and rising (say 'KILL-ee-an').
- DeclanIrish“Full of goodness; man of prayer” - friendly and strong.
- FionnIrish“Fair, white” - a legendary hero's name (say 'FINN').
- OisinIrish“Little deer” - gentle and poetic (say 'uh-SHEEN').
- LorcanIrish“Little fierce one” - spirited and uncommon.
- RoryIrish“Red king” - warm, easygoing, and classic.
- EoinIrish“God is gracious” - the Irish John (say 'OH-in').
Irish unisex names
- RowanIrish“Little red one; rowan tree” - nature-rooted and modern.
- RileyIrish“Courageous, valiant” - cheerful and popular.
- AranIrish“Island; high one” - calm and distinctive.
- SheaIrish“Admirable, stately” - short and soft.
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Try the free name generator →Frequently asked questions
What are popular Irish baby names?
Irish favorites include Saoirse, Aoife, Maeve, and Niamh for girls, and Cillian, Declan, Fionn, and Rory for boys - all rooted in Celtic heritage and meaning.
How do you pronounce Irish names like Saoirse?
Saoirse is 'SEER-sha,' Aoife is 'EE-fa,' Niamh is 'NEEV,' and Oisin is 'uh-SHEEN.' Irish spelling follows its own rules, so we include a guide for the trickier ones.
Are Irish names good for either gender?
Many are - Rowan, Riley, and Shea all work beautifully as unisex Irish names with strong meanings.