Popular Baby Names - Names and their Meanings

 by: Mary Arnold

Would you like to give your baby girl a name reflective of your Irish roots? In this article, I’ve listed some of the most popular names for a girl in Ireland, according to the Central Statistics Office of Ireland. For each name appearing below, I have given the Gaelic spelling, the name’s meaning, and, when applicable, the Anglo-Saxon version of the name.

Abaigeal - Gaelic for Abigail; "father's joy"

Áine - often used for Anne; "joy, praise"

Aleanbh - Gaelic for Alannah; "the bright fair one, beautiful child"

Aoife - Gaelic for Eve; "life-giving"

Brenna - "raven-haired"

Bridget - "strong, spirited"

Caitlin - Gaelic for Catherine; "pure"

Ceallach - Gaelic for Kelly; "a warrior"

Ceilí - Gaelic for Kayleigh; "party, celebration"

Clár - Gaelic for Claire; "bright"

Eilís - Gaelic for Elizabeth; "consecrated to God"

Erin - "from Ireland"

Fallon - "a leader"

Fíona - "the fair one"

Isibéal - Gaelic for Isabel/Isabella; "consecrated to God"   (continued...)

25 Top Irish Names for a Baby Girl
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