Easy-to-Pronounce Irish Baby Names
If you love Irish names but worry about people getting the pronunciation wrong, this is a good place to start. Cara, Dara and Conor have familiar sounds for many families abroad. Open each name to compare its spelling and pronunciation before you choose.
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Alana
A-la-na
Dear child, associated with the Irish expression a leanbh
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Aodhán
Ay-awn / Ay-dawn
Little fire
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Bridget
Bridge-it
Strength, exalted one
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Cara
Ca-ra
Friend
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Clare
Clare (rhymes with hair)
Inspired by County Clare
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Colleen
Coll-een
Girl
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Colm
Koll-um
Dove
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Conor
Kon-er
Lover of hounds
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Dara
Da-ra
Oak, through its connection with Darragh and the Irish word dair
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Éanna
Ay-na
Bird-like
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Eithne
Enya / Et-neh / Eh-h-ne / Eth-na
Kernel, seed; origin debated
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Erin
Eh-rin
Ireland
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Fionn
Fyun / Fin
Fair, fair-haired
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Glen
Glen
Valley
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Kerry
Keh-ree
Dark one; County Kerry association
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Nessa
Ness-a
Not gentle, according to the traditional story explaining her name
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Niall
Nye-al / Nie-al
Often associated with a hero or champion; cloud and passion are other suggested roots
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Nóra
Nore-a
Honour
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Órlaith
Or-la
Golden princess
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Rónán
Ro-nan
Little seal
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