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Many native, old Irish (pre-Norman) origin given names were still popular first names for baby girls in 19th-century Ireland. Discover how these names were disguised by Latin and English "translations" to break down that Irish Genealogy brick wall.
Means "disciple of Saint Seachnall" in Irish. This was the name of two Irish high kings: Máel Sechnaill mac Máele Ruanaid who ruled all of Ireland in the 9th century; and Máel Sechnaill mac Domnaill (called Malachy) who defeated the Norse of Dublin in the 10th century.
Delve into the rich tapestry of Celtic culture and history as we explore a curated list of enchanting names for girls.
50 Irish Girls Names: 1. Aoife (ee-fa) This name means beautiful, radiant or joyful, and likely derives from the Gaelic word ‘aoibh’ meaning ‘beauty’ or ‘pleasure.’. In Irish mythology ...
Unique Irish girl names trending now include Fia, Tierney, Eilish, Niamh, and Una. Popular names in Ireland for baby girls include Saoirse — popularized around the world by Oscar-nominated actress Saoirse Ronan — Fiadh, Aoife, and Caoimhe.
Some of the most popular old Irish Celtic and Gaelic names for Girls, from Afric to Colleen, along with notes about their origin and history. Story of a Name: Aoife and the Children of Lir, doomed to spend 900 years as swans.
Whether you’re looking for baby name inspiration or just have an appreciation for Celtic culture, have a look at our picks of 20 of the best Irish Celtic female names and their interesting meanings.
Derived from Irish ciar meaning "black". In Irish legend Ciar was a son of Fergus mac Róich and Medb, and the ancestor of the tribe of the Ciarraige (after whom County Kerry is named). As a feminine name, it was borne by an Irish nun (also called Ciara) who established a monastery in Tipperary in the 7th century.
According to the article The Revival of Irish Names (1886) from the Irish Fireside the meaning of Aine is ‘joy’, the name being anglicised as Anne or Anna, Hannah, Anastasia and pronounced “Ann-ya”, although other sources generally suggest ‘Awn-ya’. Aisling, Aislinn, an Irish name, meaning ‘a dream’; in use in Derry and Omeath.
Irish surnames. A short history of Irish last names plus the 'O' and the 'Mc' explained. The twenty most common Irish surnames, their meaning and prevalence in the 1850s, 1890 and now. A random collection of 10 more Irish family names and their meanings.