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100 most popular Gaelic and Irish first names and meanings: an A-Z list
December 1, 2023 by Dan O'Muirigh
Updated: December 19, 2023
Do you know what your name means? Check out our list of 100 popular Irish first names, both in Gaelic and English.
100 most popular Gaelic and Irish first names and meanings: an A-Z list
There are hundreds upon hundreds of uniquely Irish first names, with their own specific meaning or origin. Some will be familiar and some will be rare.
Many of these names derive their meaning from ancient Irish mythology, while others have evolved from words and phrases within the Irish language.
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If you have an Irish first name, do you know its meaning? And its Gaelic versus English-language equivalent? Have a look at this list of the top 100 Irish first names for both males and females, listed alphabetically.
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Ireland Before You Die’s top facts about Gaelic and Irish first names:
The Irish diaspora has led to Gaelic and Irish names becoming popular throughout the world.
In many English-speaking countries (including Ireland itself), Gaelic and Irish names are often anglicised.
There is overlap between Irish names and Scottish names owing to the similarity in the languages and the Plantation of Ulster.
Irish people often name children after friends or family members. If a child is named after a parent, their name will often be followed “Óg” (‘young’).
Themes that appear often in the meanings of Gaelic and Irish names include bravery, beauty, and wisdom.
Top 100 Irish first names: A-Z
1. Aine – Aine in English
Aine is a beautiful Gaelic name, which means ‘radiance’, ‘splendour’, or ‘brilliance’.
Some famous people called Aine are Irish radio broadcaster Áine Lawlor, actress Aine Ni Mhuiri, and Irish football player Áine O’Gorman.
RELATED READ: The Ireland Before You Die list of beautiful Irish names beginning with ‘A’.
2. Aisling – Ashling in English
Aisling is one of the most popular Irish first names.
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The stunning Irish girl name Aisling is pronounced exactly the same in English despite the variation in spelling. Its whimsical sound links to the poetic genre of Irish language poetry of the 17th and 18th century. Thus, it is no surprise that it means ‘dream’ or ‘vision’.
Still, Aisling only came into use as a first name in the 20th century. One of the most famous people to go by the name Aisling is comedian and actress Aisling Bea.
3. Aodh – Hugh in English
Aodh, which translates as Hugh in English, is a popular boy name in Ireland. Its strong meaning, ‘fire’, means its a name to be proud of.
The most well-known Irish Hughs or Aodhs are the Earl of Tyrone Hugh O’Neill and Red Hugh, or Aodh Ruadh O’Donnell, the Earl of Tyrconnell.
4. Aodhan – Aiden in English
Similar to Aodh, Aodhan means ‘little fiery one’ or ‘born of fire’ and is the Irish form of Aiden in English. This name reached its peak popularity in 2009.
American soccer player Aodhan Quinn is one of the most famous people with the name Aodhan. The diminutive form of this name would be Aod.
5. Aoibhinn – Aoibhinn in English
This beautiful girl name has no direct translation in English but its meaning is perfect: ‘pleasant’ or ‘beautiful’. It is one of the most beautiful Gaelic baby names and reached its peak popularity in 2012.
Mathematician Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin and actress Aoibhinn McGinnity are two of the most well known people with this name.
6. Aoife – Eve or Eva in English
The Irish form of Eve or Eva in English, Aoife is not only one of the most beautiful Irish first names but also one of the most popular.
It means ‘beautiful and radiant’ and in Irish mythology, Aoife is known as the greatest warrior woman in the world.
American singer-songwriter Aoife O’Donovan is the most famous person with the name Aoife.
LEARN MORE: AOIFE: pronunciation and meaning, explained
7. Bébinn – Bevin in English
Bébinn, the Gaelic form of Bevin in English, is one of the most gorgeous Gaelic names to call a baby girl. Meaning ‘fair lady’, we can think of worse things we could be called!
10th-century Queen of Thomond Bé Binn inion Urchadh is the most famous Bébinn.
8. Berach – Barry in English
Berach translates as Barry in English. It is derived from the Irish ‘biorach’ and means ‘sharp’.
It was the name of a 6th-century Irish saint, Saint Berach of Termonbarry.
9. Blathnaid – Florence in English
Blaithnaid is the beautiful Irish version of the popular name Florence, which means ‘blooming’ or ‘blossoming’. This name reached its peak popularity in 2006.
Television presenters Blathnaid Treacy and Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh are two of the most well-known people with the name Blathnaid.
10. Bran – Bran in English
This Gaelic boy name has no direct translation in English, but it derives from Welsh Gaelic and translates as ‘raven’.
American designer and inventor Bran Ferren is one of the most famous people with the name Bran. This name reached its peak popularity in 2016 and has maintained steady popularity ever since.
Top 100 Irish first names: B-C
11. Brian – Brian in English, Brian Boru was a former High King of Ireland
Brain May of the rock band Queen.
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This Gaelic name has no direct translation in English but is one of the most popular Irish first names globally. The meaning of this name is ‘high’, ‘noble’, and ‘strong’.
Brian May, guitarist for the rock band Queen, is one of the most famous people with the name Brian. This name may be most well-known in Ireland from Brian Boru, a former High King of Ireland.
This name reached its peak in popularity during the 1970s.
12. Brigid – Bridget in English
The Irish girl name Brigid varies slightly in its spelling when translated to English to become the popular name Bridget.
Meaning ‘exalted one’, this is one of the cutest Gaelic baby names and a great name to call your baby girl.
Brigid of Kildare is one of Ireland’s patron saints alongside Saint Patrick and Saint Columba. This name reached its peak popularity in 1965.
13. Bronagh – Bronagh in English
This beautiful Gaelic girl name is one of the most popular throughout Ireland and globally. However, its meaning is not so cheery as it actually means ‘sad’ or ‘sorrowful’.
Northern Irish actress Bronagh Waugh is one of the most well-known people with the name Bronagh. Bronagh reached its peak popularity in 2004.
14. Cairbre – Carbrey in English
Meaning charioteer, Cairbre is a great Irish boy name.
Translating as Carbrey in English, the third-century High King of Ireland Cairbre Lifechair is one of the most prominent figures to be called Cairbre.
READ ALSO: The IB4UD guide to the most beautiful Irish names beginning with ‘C’.
15. Caoilfhionn – Keelin in English
This beautiful Irish girl name derives from the Gaelic words ‘caol’ meaning ‘slender’ and ‘fionn’ meaning ‘fair’. In English, it translates as Keelin and is the feminine form of Caolan.
Musician Caoilfhionn Rose and actress Caoilfhionn Dunne are two of the most well-known people with this name. This name reached its peak popularity in 2010.
16. Caolan – Keelan in English
The male version of Caoilfhionn, Caolan is one of the most popular Irish boy names. Similarly to Caoilfhionn, Caoloan also means ‘slender’.
Irish footballers Caolan Mooney and Caolan McAleer are two of the most well-known people with the name Caolan. This name reached its peak popularity in 2019.
17. Caoimhe – Keeva in English
Meaning ‘gentle’, ‘beautiful’, or ‘precious’, Caoimhe is one of the most beautiful and popular Irish girl names.
Human rights campaigner, educator, and filmmaker Caoimhe Butterly is one of the most well-known people with this name. Caoimhe reached its peak popularity in 2011.
READ: CAOIMHE: pronunciation and meaning, explained
18. Caoimhín – Kevin in English
Caoimhín is the Gaelic version of the popular English name Kevin. It means ‘comely birth’.
Irish footballer Caoimhín Kelleher is one of the most famous people with this name. Basketball player Kevin Durant is one of the most well-known Kevins.
19. Cara – Cara in English
Cara is one of the most popular Irish first names.
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Cara is one of the Irish names that has become globally popular over recent years. Its a great name for a baby girl as it means ‘a friend’.
English model and actress Cara Delevingne is one of the most famous people with the name Cara. Thanks to her stardom, this has become one of the most popular baby names in recent years.
20. Cathair – Cahir in English
Cathair is a popular name from Irish history and mythology. The English version of this Irish boy name is Cahir and it means ‘battle man’.
High King of Ireland Cathair Mór is one of the most prominent figures with this name.
Top 100 Irish first names: C
21. Cathal – Cathal in English
Cathal is a popular Irish boy name that means ‘strong in battle’. The perfect name for a baby boy!
Irish revolutionary and republican politician Cathal Brugha is the most well-known person with this name. The name Cathal reached its peak popularity in 1998.
22. Cian – Kian in English
Cian, or Kian in English, is a popular boy name, which means ‘ancient’ or ‘enduring’.
Pop singer Cian Morrin is the most well-known person with this name. This is one of the most popular baby names in Ireland and it reached its peak popularity in 2006.
23. Ciara – Kiera or Keara in English
RnB singer Ciara.
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Ciara, meaning ‘dark’, is a beautiful Irish girls name and the Gaelic form of the English Kiera or Keara.
R&B singer Ciara is the most famous person with this name. This name reached its peak popularity in 2005.
24. Ciaran – Kieran in English
The male version of Ciara is Ciaran, or Kieran in English, and it means ‘little dark one’.
Actor Ciaran Hinds is the most famous person with this name. It reached its peak popularity in 1997.
25. Cillín – Cillian in English
Cillín, or Cillian in English, is an Irish boy name, which means ‘war’, ‘strife’, or ‘bright-headed’.
Actor Cillian Murphy is the most famous person with this name. Thanks to him the name has grown in popularity in recent years, reaching its peak popularity in 2016.
26. Cliodhna – Cleena in English
Coming from the Gaelic word, ‘clodagh’ meaning ‘shapely’, Cliodhna is one of the most popular baby names for girls in Ireland.
Irish rugby union player Cliodhna Moloney is one of the most well-known Cliodhnas.
27. Clodagh – Cloda in English
Named after the River Clodagh (Clody River), which runs through Tipperary and Wexford, Clodagh is a popular and beautiful Irish girl name.
Northern Irish singer Clodagh Rogers is one of the most well-known people of this name. This name reached its peak popularity in 2009.
READ MORE: Clodagh: pronunciation and meaning, explained
28. Cailean – Collin in English
Cailean, meaning ‘cub’ or ‘puppy’, translates as Collin in English.
Cailean Mór Caimbeul, otherwise known as Sir Colin Campbell Earl of Argyll, is the most prominent person with the name Cailean. This name reached its peak popularity in the mid-1990s.
29. Colm – Colum in English
Colm is the Irish version of the Latin name Columba, which means dove. It is a very popular name throughout Ireland.
Irish professional golfer Colm Moriarty is the most famous person with this name.
30. Comhghall – Cole in English
Comhghall, meaning ‘joint pledge’, translates into English as Cole.
Artist Comhghall Casey is the most well-known person with this name.
Top 100 Irish first names: C-D
31. Conal – Conal in English
Conal is a popular Irish boy name, which means ‘strong wolf’.
Irish comedian Conal Gallen is one of the most well-known people by this name. This name reached its peak popularity in 2016 and has maintained this steady peak in popularity ever since.
32. Conan – Conan in English
Conan is one of the most popular Irish first names.
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Similarly to Conal, this Irish boy name Conan means ‘hound’, ‘wolf’, or ‘swift-footed warrior’.
The most famous person with this name is American talk-show host Conan O’Brien. This name reached its peak popularity in 1976.
33. Conchúr – Conor in English
Conchúr is the Irish form of Conor in English, has a similar meaning to both Conal and Conan. Conchúr means ‘lover of hounds’ or ‘high desire’.
The Irish name of Irish professional mixed martial artist and boxer Conor McGregor is Conchúr Antóin Mac Gréagóir. As one of the most popular modern Gaelic baby names, this name has reached its peak popularity in recent years.
34. Cormac – Charles in English
The Irish boy name Cormac translates to English as Charles and means ‘son of defilement’. This name reached its peak popularity in 2014.
American novelist Cormac McCarthy is the most famous person with this name. Cormac mac Airt is a legendary High King of Ireland.
35. Craig – Craig in English
Craig means ‘rock’ and comes from the Irish word ‘carraig’.
British singer-songwriter Craig David is the most famous person with this name. This name reached its peak popularity in the 1960s and early 70s.
36. Cronan – Cronan in English
The Irish name Cronan is the same in English and means ‘brown’ or ‘dark-skinned’.
Saint Crónán was the abbot-bishop and patron of the diocese of Roscrea in the seventh-century. This name reached its peak popularity in 1977.
37. Dáire – Dara in English
Dáire, or Dara in English, means ‘fruitful’ or ‘fertile’. Dáire was a popular name in Irish mythology with figures such as Irish cattle lord Dáire mac Fiachna having the name.
Irish comedian and television presenter Dara O’Brien is the most famous person with this name. This name reached its peak popularity in 2018.
38. Daithí – David in English
Daithí, or David in English, is a popular Irish boy name, which means ‘swiftness’ or ‘nimbleness’.
The most well-known person called Daithí is musician Daithí Ó Drónaí. This name reached its peak popularity in 2017.
39. Daniel – Daniel in English
Daniel is one of the most popular Irish first names.
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The name Daniel is the same in Irish and English, and it means ‘God is my judge’. The diminutive form of this name would be Dan or Danny.
Famous Daniels include actors Daniel Radcliffe and Daniel Craig. This name reached its peak popularity in 2007 and 2008.
40. Darragh – Darragh in English
Darragh is a popular name in Ireland, which is the same when translated to English. It means ‘dark oak’ or ‘oak tree’.
Irish equestrian Darragh Kenny is the most well-known person with this name. This name reached its peak popularity in 2004.
Top 100 Irish first names: D-E
41. Dearbhla – Dervla in English
Dearbhla is a very popular girl name in Ireland. ‘Dearbh’ means ‘truth’ and ‘ail’ means ‘loveliness or desire’, so the name implies ‘true desire’.
Irish actress Dearbhla Molloy is the most well-known person with this name. This name reached its peak popularity in 1999 and 2006.
42. Deirbhile – Dervla in English
Deirbhile, which also translates as Dervla in English, means ‘daughter of a poet’.
Sixth-century anchoress and founder of Inis Cethig, Saint Dearbhile, is the most prominent person with this name. This name reached its peak in popularity in 1991 and 1992.
43. Diarmuid – Dermot in English
Diarmuid is the Irish form of Dermot in English, means ‘without enemy’. It is a very popular name in Ireland.
Demigod of Irish mythology Diarmuid Ua Duibhne is the most prominent person with this name. It is one of the most popular Celtic names in Ireland today.
44. Doireann – Darren in English
Doireann translates into English as Darren, and it means ‘sullen’ or ‘tempestuous’.
Irish actress Doireann Garrihy is the most famous person with this name. It reached its peak popularity in the 1950s.
45. Domhnall – Donal in English
Actor Domhnall Gleeson.
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Domhnall translates into English as Donal. A strong name, it means ‘ruler of the world’.
The most famous person with this name is Irish actor Domhnall Gleeson. This name reached its peak popularity in 1934.
46. Donnchadh – Donnacha in English
Donnachadh, or Donnacha in English, means ‘brown-haired warrior’.
Irish footballer Donnchadh Walsh is one of the most well-known people with this name. This name reached its peak in popularity in 2018.
47. Ó Eidirsceóil – Driscoll in English
Ó Eidirsceóil, or Driscoll in English, means ‘descendant of the messenger’.
There are no famous people with this first name.
48. Eabha – Eve in English
The gorgeous Irish girl name Eabha translates as Eve in English and means ‘life’. In 2019, Eabha was the 15th most popular name in Ireland.
Éabha McMahon, Irish Sean Nós singer and part of the group Celtic Woman, is one of the most well-known people with this name. This name reached its peak popularity in 2010.
READ: Eabha: pronunciation and meaning, explained
49. Eachann – Hector in English
Eachann, which translates as Hector in English, means ‘brown horse’.
Eachann Mac Goraidh MacAlasdair was the 6th of Loup, Chief of Clan MacAlister in the 17th-century.
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50. Eimear – Emer in English
Eimear, or Emer in English, is a very popular Irish girl name. According to Irish mythology, Eimear was the wife of Irish legend Cuchullain.
Irish singer Eimear Quinn is the most well-known person with this name.
Top 100 Irish first names: E-F
51. Eireann – Erin in English
Eireann translates as Erin in English and means ‘Ireland’.
American legal clerk Erin Brockovich is the most famous person with the name Erin.
52. Eithne – Enya in English
Eithne is one of the most popular Irish first names.
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Eithne, or Enya in English, is a popular Irish girl name, which means ‘kernel of the nut or seed’.
Irish singer Enya’s birth name was Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin. This name reached its peak popularity in 2002.
53. Eoin – John in English
Eoin translates as John in English and means ‘young’.
Irish scholar Eoin MacNeill and author Eoin Colfer are two of the most well-known people with the name Eoin.
54. Eoghan – Owen in English
Eoghan is the Irish version of Owen and means ‘born from the yew tree’.
Irish singer and X-Factor contestant Eoghan Quigg is the most well-known person with this name. This name reached its peak popularity in 2009.
55. Faolán – Fillin in English
The Irish name Faolán is perfect for a baby boy as it means ‘little wolf’. The English version of the name is Fillin.
Irish writer and genealogist Faolan Mac an Ghabhann na Sceal is one of the most prominent figures with this name.
56. Fearghal – Fergal in English
Fearghal is a popular Irish boy name, which means ‘brave and courageous’. Its equivalent in English is Fergal.
Northern Irish singer Fearghal Sharkey is one of the most well-known people with this name.
57. Fearghas – Fergus in English
The Gaelic name Fearghas, or Fergus in English, means ‘man of vigour’.
There are no famous people with this name.
58. Fiadh – Fiadh in English
Fiadh is the fastest-rising girl name in Ireland and it is easy to see why – this name is beautiful. Deriving from the Irish name for wildlife, ‘fiadhúrla’, Fiadh means wild.
There are no famous people with the name Fiadh… yet. This name reached its peak popularity in 2020, so we can expect to see some famous Fiadhs in the future.
59. Fiona – Fiona in English
Fiona is one of the most popular Irish girl names and it means ‘fair’, ‘white’, and ‘beautiful’.
American singer-songwriter Fiona Apple is the most famous person with the name Fiona. This name reached its peak popularity in 1971.
60. Fionn – Finn in English
Fionn, or Finn in English, is a popular Irish boy name. It means ‘fair-headed’, ‘white’, or ‘clear’, and refers to the legendary Irish mythological figure Fionn MacCumhaill, leader of ‘Na Fianna’.
Actor Fionn Whitehead is one of the most well-known people with this name. This name reached its peak popularity in 2004.
Top 100 Irish first names: F-M
61. Fionnuala – Finola in English
Fionnuala is a popular Irish girl name that translates as Finola in English and means ‘fair shoulder’.
Famous Fionnualas include Irish actress Fionnuala Flanagan and Irish Olympic runner Fionnuala McCormack. This name reached its peak popularity in 2010.
62. Flaithrí – No translation in English
Flaithrí is a beautiful Irish name that has no English translation. It means ‘king of princes’.
Irish singer and harpist Fláithrí Ó Corcrán is the most well-known person with this name.
63. Garbháin – Garvin in English
Garvin is the English equivalent of the Gaelic name Garbháin, which means ‘little rough one’.
The most famous person with this name is the seventh-century Saint Garbháin.
64. Grainne – Grace in English
Grainne translates as Grace in English. It means ‘grain’ or ‘corn’; in ancient Ireland, Grainne was the goddess of these.
Famous Grainnes include Irish camogie player Grainne McGoldrick, Irish composer Gráinne Mulvey, and Irish swimmer Gráinne Murphy. Gráinne was the daughter of High King Cormac Mac Airt. This name reached its peak popularity in 1989.
65. Cillian – Killian in English
Irish actor Cillian Murphy.
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Cillian, or Killian in English, means ‘associated with the church’.
The most famous person with the name Cillian is Irish actor Cillian Murphy.
READ MORE: Cillian: pronunciation and meaning, explained
66. Laoise – Leesha in English
Laoise, which translates as Leesha in English, is a popular Gaelic girl name. It means ‘radiant girl’.
The name Laoise is the feminine form of Lugus, the Celtic god of commerce and craftsmanship.
67. Uilliam – Liam in English
Uilliam translates in English as Liam and means ‘strong-willed warrior and protector’.
There are no famous people with the name Uilliam, however its English equivalent is very popular with Irish actor Liam Neeson, singer Liam Payne, and Australian actor Liam Hemsworth calling the name their own.
68. Lorcán – Lorcan in English
Lorcán, or Lorcan in English, means ‘silent’ or ‘fierce’.
Irish actor Lorcan Cranitch is one of the most well-known people with this name. In Irish history, Lorcan was the father of Brian Boru.
69. Mairead – Margaret in English
Mairead, or Margaret in English, means ‘pearl’, and is a very popular name in Ireland.
Famous Maireads include violinist Mairead Nesbitt and singer Mairead Carlin. This name reached its peak popularity in 2002.
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70. Meabh – Maeve in English
The English version of the Irish name Meabh is Maeve, which means ‘intoxicating’. Irish legend says Meabh was the warrior queen of Connacht.
One of the most famous people with the name Maeve is the author Maeve Binchy. This name reached its peak popularity in 2020.
Top 100 Irish first names: N-P
71. Naomh – Neeve in English
Naomh, or Neeve in English, is a beautiful Irish girl name, which means ‘holy’ or ‘saint’.
Saint Brigit would be Naomh Bríd or Naomh Bríde, and there are many GAA clubs across Ireland with Naomh in their name.
72. Naomhán – Nyvian in English
The beautiful Irish name Naomhán translates as Nyvian in English. It means ‘little saint’.
There are no famous people with the name Naomhán.
73. Nessa – Nessa in English
Nessa is a beautiful Gaelic name, which is the same in English. It means ‘rough’ or ‘not gentle’.
The most well-known person with the name Nessa is Tik Tok star Nessa Barrett.
74. Niall – Niall in English
Niall is a Gaelic boy name that translates as the same in English. It is a strong name meaning ‘champion’, ‘passionate’, or ‘vehement’.
Scottish-American historian Niall Ferguson is the most famous person with the name Niall. The name Niall reached its peak popularity in 2013.
75. Niamh – Nieve in English
Niamh, or Nieve in English, is a very popular name across Ireland, and it means ‘radiance’ or ‘brightness’.
The most famous person with the name Niamh is television actress Niamh Blackshaw. This name reached its peak popularity in 2000.
READ MORE: Niamh: pronunciation and meaning, explained
76. Odhran – Oran in English
Odhran, or Oran in English, means ‘little pale green one’. It is a very popular boy name in Ireland.
Saint Odran was the disciple of Saint Patrick and the first Christian martyr in Irish history. This name reached its peak popularity in 2016.
77. Oisin – Oisin in English
Oisin is another very popular boy name across Ireland. Translating as the same in English, it means ‘little deer’. In Irish mythology, Oisin was son of legendary warrior Fionn MacCumhaill.
Irish hurler Oisin Gough is the most well-known person with this name. This name reached its peak popularity in 2016.
78. Oonagh – Una in English
Oonagh is one of the most popular Irish first names.
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Oonagh translates into English as Oonagh, and means ‘lamb’. It is a very popular Gaelic girl name. In Irish mythology, Oonagh was Queen of the fairies and the wife of Fionn MacCumhaill.
Singer and member of The Saturdays Una Healy is the most famous person with this name. This name reached its peak popularity in 2000, 2007, and again in 2016.
79. Orfhlaith – Orla in English
Orfhlaith translates as Orla in English. It means ‘golden princess’ or ‘golden sovereign’ making it the perfect name for a baby girl.
Actress Orla Brady is the most well-known person with this name.
80. Padraig – Patrick in English
Padraig, which translates as Patrick in English, is one of the most popular boy names in Ireland thanks to the country’s patron saint.
As well as Saint Patrick, famous Patricks include actors Patrick Stewart, Patrick Swayze, and Patrick Dempsey.
LEARN MORE: Padraig: pronunciation and meaning, explained
Top 100 Irish first names: P-S
81. Rian – Ryan in English
Rian is a popular boys name in Ireland, which translates as the popular name Ryan in English. It means ‘little king’ or ‘kingly’.
American film director, screen writer, and producer Rian Johnson is the most famous person with this name.
82. Rionach – Riona in English
Rionach is a beautiful Gaelic girl name meaning ‘Queenly’. It translates into English as Riona.
In Irish legend, Rionach was the wife of Niall of the Nine Hostages.
83. Roisín – Roisin in English
Roisin is one of the most popular Irish girl names, and it means ‘little rose’.
Irish singer-songwriter Róisín Murphy is one of the most famous people with this name.
84. Rónán – Ronan in English
Irish singer Ronan Keating.
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Rónán, or Ronan in English, means ‘little seal’. In Irish history, there were 12 saints named Ronan, as well as an ancient king of Leinster.
The most famous people with this name are Irish singer Ronan Keating and American journalist Ronan Farrow.
85. Ruairi – Rory in English
Ruari is a popular Irish name that translates as Rory in English. It means ‘red-haired king’.
Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy is one of the most well-known people with this name.
86. Sadhbh – Sadhbh in English
Sadhbh, pronounced SAH-eev, is a beautiful Irish girl name that means ‘sweet’, ‘lovely’, or ‘wise’.
The most famous person with this name is rock musician Sadhbh O’Sullivan.
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87. Saoirse – Saoirse in English
Saoirse is one of the most popular Irish first names.
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Saoirse is a popular name across Ireland that has grown in global popularity over recent years thanks to its appearance in Hollywood. This beautiful girl name means ‘freedom’.
The most famous person with this name is Irish-American actress Saoirse Ronan.
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88. Seamus – James in English
Seamus, which translates as the popular name James in English, derives from Jacob.
Irish poet Seamus Heaney is the most famous person with this name.
89. Seán – Sean in English
Seán, or Sean in English, is one of the most popular Celtic names in Ireland and across the world. It means ‘God is gracious’ or ‘wise and old’.
One of the most famous Seans is Scottish actor Sean Connery.
READ: SEÁN: pronunciation and meaning explained
90. Senan – Senan in English
Senan is the same in English and Irish. It means ‘little wise person’, ‘old’, or ‘ancient’.
St. Senan was a founder of monasteries throughout Ireland, the ruins of which can still be seen today.
Top 100 Irish first names: S-Z
91. Shannon – Shannon in English
Shannon, which is the same in English, is a very popular girl name in Ireland and across the world. ‘Sion’ means ‘wise’ and ‘abhainn’ means ‘river’, hence the River Shannon in Ireland.
American actress and model Shannon Elizabeth is the most famous person with this name. This name reached its peak popularity in 1976.
92. Siobhán – Shavon in English
Siobhán is a popular girl name in Ireland that means ‘God is gracious’. Its English equivalent is Shavon.
The most famous person with this name is actress Siobhán Sweeney.
93. Sinead – Shauna in English
Singer Sinead O'Connor.
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Sinead, or Shauna in English, is a very popular Irish girl name meaning ‘God is gracious’. The name reached its peak popularity in 1990.
The most famous person with this name is singer and activist Sinead O’Connor.
94. Siobhan – Chevonne in English
Siobhan, or Chevonne in English, means ‘God has been gracious or full of charm’.
Actress Chevonne Hughes is the most famous person with this name. This name reached its peak popularity in 1971.
95. Sorcha – Sorcha in English
Sorcha is a beautiful Irish girl name that means ‘brightness’ or ‘radiant’.
Actress Sorcha Cusack is the most famous person with this name. This name reached its peak popularity in 1999.
96. Tadhg – Tadhg in English
Tadhg is a very popular boy name in Ireland that is notoriously difficult to pronounce. It is pronounced like ‘tiger’ without the ‘r’ at the end. It means ‘poet’ or ‘bard’.
Writer Tadhg Ó Cianáin is the most prominent figure with this name. This name reached its peak popularity in 2009.
97. Tiernan – Tiernan in English
The popular Irish boy name Tiernan is perfect for a baby boy as it means ‘little lord’.
The most prominent person with this name is Tiernan O’Rourke, the 12th century Irish king of Breifne. This name reached its peak in popularity in 2000.
98. Torin – Torin in English
Torin, which translates as the same in English, means ‘chief’.
English actor Torin Thatcher is the most famous person with this name.
99. Tuathal – Tuathalin English
Tuathal, or Tuathalin in English, means ‘ruler of the people’. It is associated with Ireland’s highest mountain Carrauntoohil.
Tuathal Techtmar was a legendary Irish conquerer.
100. Ultán – Ultan in English
The Irish boy name Ultán, or Ultan in English, means “a man of Ulster”.
St. Ultan of Ardbraccan is the most prominent person with this name. He was an Irish saint and Abbot-Bishop of Ardbraccan during the 7th-century.