Traditional Irish girl names
Traditional names with enduring Irish connections. 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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Aoife
Ee-fa
Beauty, radiance
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Bláthnaid
Blaw-nid
Flower, little flower
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Caoimhe
Kwee-va / Kee-va
Gentle, beautiful, precious
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Dearbháil
Dur-vull / Dar-vawl
Daughter of the poet
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Gráinne
Graw-nya
Often linked with grain; the name’s original derivation is debated
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Méabh
Mave (rhymes with Dave)
She who intoxicates
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Niamh
Neev / Nee-iv
Radiance, brightness
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Órlaith
Or-la
Golden princess
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Róisín
Ro-sheen / Rosh-een
Little rose
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Sadhbh
Sive (rhymes with five)
Sweetness, goodness
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Saoirse
Seer-sha / Sur-sha
Freedom, liberty
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Sinéad
Shin-aid
God is gracious
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Úna
Oo-na
Traditionally associated with uan, the Irish word for lamb
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