You’ve heard the expression “luck of the Irish”? Maybe it has something to do with their aptitude for selecting delightful baby names with so many darling (if unnecessary) vowels.
Choose an Irish baby name from this list and every time you’re chasing after your two-year-old, you’ll instantly be transported to a world filled with tranquility, Celtic fiddle music and lush greenery as far as the eye can see.
AOIFE
For a girl
Meaning: The Irish take on Eva or Ava (it’s pronounced similarly), this popular name is a tribute to “the greatest woman warrior in the world.”
NORA
For a girl
Meaning: A shortened form of Eleanor, it’s derived from the Latin words for "honor" and "reputation."
EAMON
For a boy
Meaning: It’s pronounced aim + on and means “guardian of the riches.”
COLM
For a boy
Meaning: This one comes from Saint Columba, who was known for being a great poet and a scholar (e.g.: an excellent name for future smarty-pants).
FIONNOULA
For a girl
Meaning: Loosely translates to “fair shouldered” (yeah, we don't know what that means, either) and is pronounced finn + ula.
NESSA
For a girl
Meaning: “Ambitious, fierce.” Nice and original without sounding weird.
LIAM
For a boy
Meaning: The Irish form of William, the translation means “strong protector.” (And the Neeson reference isn’t lost on us.)
TEAGAN
For a girl
Meaning: This one might give your daughter a big head; it’s Irish for “beautiful.”
QUINN
For a boy
Meaning: It’s one of the most common names in Northern Ireland, but stateside it still feels fresh and original.
ART
For a boy
Meaning: Short for Arthur in America, the name--derived from the ancient word for “bear”--stands on its own across the pond.
SINEAD
For a girl
Meaning: It’s the Irish form of Jane and means “God is gracious.” Worried about the O’Connor thing? Remember: the next generation definitely won’t get any “Nothing Compares to You” references.
DILLON
For a boy
Meaning: An Irish spin on Dylan, it means “faithful,” “loyal” and “flash of lightning.”
CATRIONA
For a girl
Meaning: In the U.S., we say Catherine, but it comes from the older Greek word for “pure.”
ENNIS
For a boy
Meaning: It means “island.” In a sentence, no man is an Ennis (pronounced like the letter N + hiss).
CLOONEY
For a boy
Meaning: “Intriguing rogue.” Yeah, that makes sense.
Choose an Irish baby name from this list and every time you’re chasing after your two-year-old, you’ll instantly be transported to a world filled with tranquility, Celtic fiddle music and lush greenery as far as the eye can see.
AOIFE
For a girl
Meaning: The Irish take on Eva or Ava (it’s pronounced similarly), this popular name is a tribute to “the greatest woman warrior in the world.”
NORA
For a girl
Meaning: A shortened form of Eleanor, it’s derived from the Latin words for "honor" and "reputation."
EAMON
For a boy
Meaning: It’s pronounced aim + on and means “guardian of the riches.”
COLM
For a boy
Meaning: This one comes from Saint Columba, who was known for being a great poet and a scholar (e.g.: an excellent name for future smarty-pants).
FIONNOULA
For a girl
Meaning: Loosely translates to “fair shouldered” (yeah, we don't know what that means, either) and is pronounced finn + ula.
NESSA
For a girl
Meaning: “Ambitious, fierce.” Nice and original without sounding weird.
LIAM
For a boy
Meaning: The Irish form of William, the translation means “strong protector.” (And the Neeson reference isn’t lost on us.)
TEAGAN
For a girl
Meaning: This one might give your daughter a big head; it’s Irish for “beautiful.”
QUINN
For a boy
Meaning: It’s one of the most common names in Northern Ireland, but stateside it still feels fresh and original.
ART
For a boy
Meaning: Short for Arthur in America, the name--derived from the ancient word for “bear”--stands on its own across the pond.
SINEAD
For a girl
Meaning: It’s the Irish form of Jane and means “God is gracious.” Worried about the O’Connor thing? Remember: the next generation definitely won’t get any “Nothing Compares to You” references.
DILLON
For a boy
Meaning: An Irish spin on Dylan, it means “faithful,” “loyal” and “flash of lightning.”
CATRIONA
For a girl
Meaning: In the U.S., we say Catherine, but it comes from the older Greek word for “pure.”
ENNIS
For a boy
Meaning: It means “island.” In a sentence, no man is an Ennis (pronounced like the letter N + hiss).
CLOONEY
For a boy
Meaning: “Intriguing rogue.” Yeah, that makes sense.
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