Irish girl names

From the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning “pledged to God,” this royal and biblical name remains a timeless favorite with endless nickname options.

Greek in origin and meaning "pearl," Margaret has a royal history and many nicknames, from Maggie to Greta.

Possibly meaning “bitter” or “beloved”, Mary is a biblical heavyweight that dominated name charts for centuries.

Possibly linked to Honora or Eleanor, Nora has a bright meaning of “light.”

Greek for “torch” or “shining light,” Helen is rooted in myth and history, from Troy to Helen Keller.

Originally a medieval pet form of Mary, Molly means "bitter" and remains a friendly, familiar name with Irish and literary links.

Of English and Irish origin meaning “rye clearing,” Riley remains a modern unisex favorite with a friendly vibe.

Nobleman, Noble Patrician, Noblewoman

Eagle, God is Gracious, Grace, Variant of Hebrew Hannah

Aveline, Beautiful, Lovable, Burst of the Sun

Saint, The Exalted One, Strength, Power

Victory of the People, Girl, Holly

Friend, Pure, Expensive, The Cause of

Peace, The Word Éire with the Meaning Ireland, Beauty

Greek, To Be Gentle, Latin, Buoyant

Originally Irish and meaning “misshapen head,” this is a surname-turned-first name.

Messenger of God Angel

White Shoulder, The Word Nuall with the Meaning Famous Champion Chariot-Fighter

Eithne, Joy, Rejuvenation, Pleasure, Bliss

Darling Child, Rock, An Offering, Light and Buoy-any

Cam Meaning Crooked, Crooked Mouth

Hill, The Word Brígh with the Meaning Strength Power Force

Aggressive, The Word Ceall with the Meaning Church Monastery, Bright Headed, Warrior

Star of the Sea, Sea-bright, Myrrh

From the Alder Grove

Helmet, Desire, Just One, Giver

Blond Warrior / Hero, White, Fair-haired Courageous One, Sunbeam

Innocent, Image, Likeness, Maiden

This Irish place-name implies wisdom and nature, drawn from the legendary River Shannon.

Official of the Church, Canon, Occupational Name, Priest

The Pure, Girls

Dark, Sea of Bitterness, Moorish, Great

Irish Form of Cecilia Blind, Slang Term for Woman

Confidence, Fee, Faith, Belief

Give, Son, Oak, Lord

Dove, Victory of the People, Young Pup, Victor

An Irish surname turned first name, Sloan means “warrior” and gives off a cool, modern edge.

Faith, Vine, The Blond, Hero

Descendant of Cathasaigh, Brave

Beautiful, King, Raging, Sorrowful

Little Black One, Spear, Clear, Bright

Exalted, His Highness, Elf, Elfe

Rock, Iron Worker

Dear Child, Precious, Rock, Tribe near the Black Sea

Boomerang

Hill, The Word Braon Which is of the Meaning Tear Drop

Young Soldier, Tara, Innocent, Rocky Hill

From the Fortified Hill Or Castle

Red Haired Surname, Name of a Tree, Red-haired

Laurence

Bitter, Star of the Sea, Bitterness

Descendent of Fallamhan

Curly, Gruaig Which Means Hair

Victory and People, The Element Cailín with the Meaning Girl, Girls

Dark-Haired, Dusky, Name of a County, Dark Haired One

The Exalted One

Both Irish and Hebrew in origin, Shay means “gift” or “admirable,” making it a soft yet strong choice.

High, Form of Brie, The Exalted One, Broth

Slender, Crowned, Beautiful, Crown of Laurel

This Irish name means “hawk-like” and “stately,” and works as a stylish unisex pick.

Village, Noble, Peacock Town, Royal

The Black, Black Man

Child of the Sea, Tides

Beloved, Friendly, Shining Star

Handsome Friend, Good-looking Companion

Noblewoman, Nobleman

Kingly, Esteem, Descentdant of Rían, Little Ruler

Laplander, The Element Fionn Which Means White Fair, Fair-haired Courageous One, Light Skinned

A variant of John with Hebrew roots, it means “God is gracious” and became a male favorite in the ‘70s.

The Descendant of a King

The Pure, Girls

the Other, Torch, Foreign, Bringer of Light

France, Reaper, Brave, Place of Thracius

Hero

Short for Kenneth, this Gaelic name means “handsome” or “born of fire

Ruddy, Descendant of Flann, Red One

The Hunteress, Brave, Summer, Place of Thracius

Coastal Rocks, Son of Carr, Mossy Place, Rock

Intelligent, Hound, Wise, Strength

Combination of Ashley and Lynn, Ash-tree Meadow, Dream, Ash Tree Clearing

Dark, From Arcy

Courageous, Rye Field, Brave, Outgoing People

Wealth and Honor, Bright One, Foreign, Honour

Graceful, Descendant of Caollaidhe

English and American Place Name, Resembling a God, Bard, Perfect

Surname, From the Hedged Enclosure

Park with Deer, Freeman

Little Wolf, Joyful

Yahweh is Gracious, Gold, Very Pretty, Sweet

King Lear

Lane, Path, A Narrow Country Road

Glorious, Red, Great, Variant of Roderick Famous Ruler

Excellent, Dusky, The Black, Greek

Irish in origin, Sullivan means “dark eyes” and offers the upbeat, nickname-ready Sully.

Son of Duibhshíth

Small Belligerent One

Royal, Noble, Patrician, Fighting Man's Estate

Gift of God, Gilded, Brooding

Of Irish and Gaelic origin, this soft name means “stately” or “from the fairy palace.”

Noble and Guardian, Elfin, Bright, Good Elf

Princess

Lord of the Earth, Rebellion, Sorrowful, The Perfect One

Round Hill, Log in Water to be Still and at Peace, Little Cave, Finnian's Servant

A Place of Safety, Exalted Son, Strong Defense, Shelter

Stranger, Exiled, Fist, Gift

Pale Green Gemstone, White, Fair, Botanical Name

Pure, Descendant of Caollaidhe

Field

The Elements Tighearna Meaning Lord, Lord of the Household

Used as a First Name Since the 19th Century, Overnight Dwelling., P, Wise

Blind, From the Fairy Palace, Goddess Parvati, Irish Form of Cecilia

Slim and Fair, Keeper of the Keys, Slender

Luminous, Bright, English, Famous

Descendent of Flannghal

By the Sea

Descendant of Brághadach, Spirited, Wide Island

Lightning, Enlightenment, Sea

Descendant of Caollaidhe

Handsome

Peacock, Little Blueberry, Blackberry, Bitter

Power, Northern Country, Descendant of Nuallan

Helvius, Good Elf, Elfin, Noble and Guardian

With roots in Irish Gaelic, it means “vigilant” and has grown popular.

Ireland, From Ireland

Seething Pool, Hill Hollow, Strong and Lively, God's Servant

Assembly, Lives in the Valley, Gathering

Doe, Fair, Good-looking, Beautiful

Ditch

Virtuous, Consideration, The Blessed One, Hill

Yahweh is Gracious

Man of the Army, Noble

Peaceful Silence, English

Meaning “war strife” or “church,” Killian is an Irish surname-turned-first name.

Helper, Son of Óda, Helpful, Cushion

The One, Island

Sea of Bitterness, Wished for Child, Rebelliousness, Admirable

Peaceful Child

Irish in origin it means “brave in battle.”

Female Version of Carl, Charles, Small Champion

Son of Grádaigh

Brilliantly White, Sparrow

Ernst, To Know, Eagle, The Serious

Sorrowful

Beloved, Moon, A Plant Name

Calf Herder, The Word Loagh Which is of the Meaning Calf

Slender, Yellow, Thin, Lean

Prudent Fire

Ravine, From the Round Hill, Dweller Near a Hollow, Seething Pool

Victorious

Foot-soldier, Curly Haired, To Be Strong, Man from Troyes

The Lord is Gracious, Yahweh is Gracious

Mighty

At the Cross

French Form of Julius, Battle to the Death, Serious, Servant

Boy, Enclosure, Killed Siegfried, Sanctuary

Nobleman, Female Version of Patrick, Noblewoman, Patrician

Derived from the Irish surname MacAodhagáin, it means “little fire.”

King

Small Hero

Son of Hugh

From Arcy

Hero Or Champion, Hero

Small Valley

Redhead

Descendant of Fionnagán

Proud One, Descendant of Diomasach, From the Judge's Meadow

Daughter, Image of, Last-born, Girls Innocent

God is Merciful, Yahweh is Gracious

Little Dark, Darkskinned, Small and Dark-skinned, Swarthy

Warlike

Young Girl, Sorrow, Sorrowful, Fear or Raging Woman

As An Oak, Dear, Loved

Dweller Near a Hollow, Greek Poetess, Seething Pool, From the Round Hill

Descendant of Caoinlean Descendant of the Slender One, Athletic

Ditch

Son of Cathalain

Little Seal

Brave, Descendant of Cathasaigh, Alert, Vigorous