Irish names are having a real moment, and it is easy to see why. They are full of old stories, lovely sounds and meanings tied to nature, light and strength.
Below are our favorite Irish baby names, each with its meaning and origin, plus a quick guide to saying the trickier ones. Keep the ones you love, then swipe more in the picker at the end. Want more? Browse all baby names by origin, or see our girl names and boy names.
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Irish girl names
Soft, lyrical and full of heritage.
Irish boy names
Strong names with legends behind them.
Gender-neutral Irish names
Easygoing picks that work for any baby.
How to say the trickier Irish names
- Saoirse: SEER-sha
- Niamh: NEEV
- Aoife: EE-fa
- Caoimhe: KEE-va
- Siobhan: shiv-AWN
- Sadhbh: SIVE (rhymes with five)
- Grainne: GRAWN-ya
- Eabha: AY-va
- Fiadh: FEE-a
- Tadhg: TIGE (rhymes with tiger, without the r)
- Oisin: USH-een or oh-SHEEN
- Cian: KEE-an
- Ruairi: ROR-ee
- Odhran: OH-ran
- Aodh: AY (like the letter A)
- Diarmuid: DEER-mid
Quick tips
- Irish spelling follows its own rules. bh and mh often sound like v, and ao often sounds like ee, so Caoimhe is KEE-va.
- If you love an Irish name but worry about spelling, pair it with a simple middle name, or choose an easier one like Orla, Ronan or Rory.
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and write out the initials before you decide.
- Use the Origin filter in the picker to swipe only Irish names.
Swipe more names for free
The picker below is already set to Irish names, so just swipe Keep or Pass. Then open the Partner Match tab, send your partner a link and see the names you both love. You can also browse gender-neutral names and names by meaning, or start on the swipe picker homepage.
Swipe right to keep, left to pass. On a computer use ← → and ↓ to undo.
Your kept names
💞 Find the names you BOTH love
Each of you swipes on your own phone. Share your link with your partner, and Baby Name Bee shows only the names you both kept. No more arguing over the list.
1. Start a match
Create your link after you’ve kept a few names. Keep swiping later and your list updates.
2. Join your partner
Got a code or link from your partner? Enter the code, or paste their whole link.
Free to use. Meanings and origins are traditional etymologies; some names have more than one.
Frequently asked questions
What is a pretty Irish girl name?
Aoife, Niamh, Saoirse, Roisin, Orla and Clodagh are lovely Irish girl names. Roisin means little rose and Aoife means beauty or radiance.
What are strong Irish boy names?
Cillian, Lorcan, Conall, Ronan and Tadhg are strong picks. Conall means strong wolf and Lorcan means little fierce one.
How do you pronounce Saoirse?
Saoirse is usually said SEER-sha. It means freedom.
Are there gender-neutral Irish names?
Yes. Rory, Quinn, Rowan, Casey, Dara and Teagan all work for any baby.
Can I swipe only Irish names?
Yes. Set the Origin filter to Irish in the Baby Name Bee picker, then tap Keep or Pass. You can also match with your partner to see the Irish names you both kept.
Keep reading: Nature Baby Names for Girls, Boys and Everyone in Between, How to Choose a Baby Name With Your Partner (Without Fighting).
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