Irish names inspired by goddesses
Discover the stories of Ireland’s mythological women. Open a name for its pronunciation, meaning, alternate spellings and fun fact. Save your favourites to compare the names you love.
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Áine
Awn-yuh / Aw-nya
Splendour, radiance, brilliance
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Bébhinn
Bay-vin / Bay-veen / Bev-in / Bev-een
Melodious lady; also commonly interpreted as fair or beautiful lady
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Brigid
Bridge-id / Bridge-it
Strength, power, exalted one
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Cana
Ca-n
Cub, whelp; also a historical term for a rank of poet
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Céibhfhionn
Kay-vin / Kay-von / Kay-vee-un
Fair locks
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Clíodhna
Clee-na / Clee-uh-na
The name of an Irish goddess. Its original literal meaning is not firmly established
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Danú
Dan-oo
Mythological mother figure; nature association
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Ériu
Eh-roo / Eh-ru
Mythological name associated with Ireland
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Étaín
Ay-teen / Ay-deen
Traditionally associated with passion or jealousy, from the Old Irish element ét
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Gráinne
Graw-nya
Often linked with grain; the name’s original derivation is debated
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Morrigan
Mor-i-gin / Mor-ee-gin
Great queen or phantom queen
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Niamh
Neev / Nee-iv
Radiance, brightness
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Sadhbh
Sive (rhymes with five)
Sweetness, goodness
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