Irish Names
Irish names are used on the island of Ireland as well as elsewhere in the Western World as a result of the Irish diaspora. See also about Irish names.
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496Etymology and MeaningConall is an ancient Irish name derived from Old Irish Conall, itself from Proto-Celtic *Kunowalos, composed of *kū (“hound, dog, wolf”) and *walos (“prince, chief”). The name thus carries the rich m...
Conan is an Irish given name meaning "little wolf" or "little hound", derived from Irish cú "wolf, hound" combined with a diminutive suffix. Its origins trace back to the Old Irish name Cúán and the Primitive Irish form...
Conán is an Irish Gaelic form of the name Conan. The name derives from the Primitive Irish ᚉᚑᚅᚐᚅᚅ (conann) and is composed of the element cú meaning "hound" or "wolf" combined with the diminutive suffix -án, giving it th...
Concepta is a Latinate form of the name Concetta, used especially in Ireland. Concetta itself is an Italian name meaning "conceived," a direct reference to the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. Concepta thus carr...
Conchúr is a modern Irish form of Conchobar, an ancient Gaelic name with deep roots in Irish mythology and history. The name derives from the Old Irish elements cú (genitive con), meaning 'hound, dog, wolf,' and cobar me...
Conleth is an anglicized form of the Old Irish name Conláed, which is possibly derived from the elements cunnail meaning "prudent, constant" and áed meaning "fire". The name thus likely signifies "constant fire."Etymolog...
Conley is an Irish masculine given name and surname, commonly used as an anglicized form of Conleth. The name Conley has deep roots in Irish history, with Saint Conláed, a 5th-century bishop of Kildare, being a notable e...
Conn is a masculine given name of uncertain origin, primarily used in English and Irish contexts. It may derive from Old Irish conn meaning “sense, reason” or cenn meaning “head, chief.” These etymological roots point to...
Connor is the most common spelling of the anglicized form of Conor, itself derived from the Old Irish name Conchobar. The variant spelling 'Connor' originally arose as the typical anglicization of the surname derived fro...
Conor is a male given name of Irish origin, representing the Anglicized form of Conchobar or its Modern Irish equivalent Conchúr. It remains one of the most widely used Irish names in the English-speaking world, enjoying...
Cormac is a masculine given name of Irish origin, borne by numerous figures in Irish legend and history. The name is derived from Old Irish Cormacc or Corbmac, with uncertain etymology. One theory suggests it combines co...
Cowal is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Comhghall, found primarily in Scottish contexts as a masculine given name. The original Gaelic name Comhghall (also Old Irish Comgall or Comgal) is composed of the Old Irish...
Críostóir is the Irish form of Christopher. The name Christopher derives from the Late Greek Christophoros, meaning "bearing Christ," from Christ (Greek Christos) and phero ("to bear, to carry"). Early Christians adopted...
Croía is a modern feminine given name of Irish origin, derived directly from the Irish word croí, meaning "heart." The name has gained particular prominence in recent years, most notably after Irish mixed martial artist...
Dáibhí is the Irish form of David, derived from the Hebrew name Dawiḏ meaning "beloved" or "uncle." In Ireland, Dáibhí serves as the Gaelic equivalent of David, reflecting the traditional adaptation of biblical names int...
Dáire is an Old Irish masculine name meaning "fruitful, fertile" in Irish. It appears frequently in Irish mythology and early medieval genealogies, though it largely fell out of use after the early medieval period. The n...
Dáirine is a feminine Irish name possibly derived from Dáire, meaning "fruitful, fertile". In Irish legend, Dáirine was the name of the daughter of the legendary high king Túathal Techtmar. The name is also linked to a h...
Dáithí is a masculine Irish given name, deriving from the Old Irish Dathí. The name means "swiftness, nimbleness" in the Irish language, reflecting qualities of speed and agility. It is sometimes Anglicized as David, tho...
Daithí is a variant spelling of the Irish name Dáithí, which means "swiftness, nimbleness" in Irish. The name is derived from Old Irish dáith, and it was borne by a semi-legendary high king of Ireland also known as Nathí...
Damhán is an Irish masculine given name derived from Old Irish Damán, meaning "calf" or "fawn". The name is composed of the element dam meaning "ox, deer" combined with a diminutive suffix, literally translating to "litt...
Damhnait is an Irish female name derived from Old Irish Damnat, meaning "calf, fawn". The name combines the element dam ("ox, deer") with a diminutive suffix, giving it a gentle, animal-associated meaning. It is linked t...
Dara is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Dáire. The original name Dáire derives from an Irish word meaning "fruitful, fertile". This name appears prominently in Irish mythology, especially in the Ulster Cycle, where...
Darach is an Irish given name meaning "of oak," derived from the genitive case of the Irish word dair ("oak"). The oak tree held deep symbolic importance in ancient Celtic culture, revered for its strength and endurance,...
Daragh is an Irish male given name, an Anglicized form of Dáire or Darach. The name is closely related to other Anglicized variants such as Dara and Darragh, all stemming from the same Gaelic origins.Etymology and Origin...
Darina is an anglicized form of the Irish name Dáirine. It is a feminine given name primarily used in Irish-speaking and Irish-descended communities.EtymologyDarina derives directly from Dáirine, which is itself possibly...
EtymologyDarragh is an Irish name with deep roots in Gaelic linguistics and mythology. It is primarily an anglicized form of two distinct Old Irish names: Dáire and Darach. The root of these names is the Old Irish word d...
Deaglán is the original Irish form of Declan, a name borne by an early Irish saint. The name's etymology remains uncertain, though it has been popularly interpreted as meaning "man of prayer" or "full of goodness" (cf. t...
Dearbháil is a traditional Irish feminine given name, originating from the Old Irish Derbáil. It is a compound name formed from the prefix der meaning "daughter" and Fál, a legendary name for Ireland, giving it the meani...
Dearbhla is a female Irish given name, a Gaelicized hybrid of the anglicised forms Derval and Dervla, which are themselves derived from Dearbháil and Deirbhile, respectively. The name's meaning is influenced by the Irish...
Deasún is an Irish given name (historically masculine) that originated as a shortened form of the Irish Deasmhumhain, a territorial name meaning "south Munster". This is the same element found in the better-known Anglici...
Etymology and History Declan is the anglicized form of the Irish name Deaglán (also spelled Déaglán), which derives from the Old Irish Declán. The name's meaning is uncertain, though interpretations include "man of praye...
Deirbhile is an Irish female given name derived from the Old Irish elements der, meaning "daughter," and fili, meaning "poet" (genitive filed), thus signifying "daughter of a poet". The name is deeply rooted in Gaelic tr...
Deirdre is a feminine given name of Irish origin, derived from the Old Irish name Derdriu. The meaning is unknown, though it might be related to the der element meaning "daughter." In Irish mythology, Deirdre is a tragic...
Dermot is the Anglicized form of the Irish name Diarmaid (which also appears as the variant Diarmuid). While similar-looking names such as Jeremiah or Jeremy are sometimes used as English equivalents, Dermot is etymologi...
Derry is a masculine Diminutive of Dermot, an Irish name with deep roots in mythology and history. As a short form, Derry carries the same essential meaning and cultural significance as its longer counterpart, tracing ba...
Derval is an Anglicized form of the Irish names Dearbháil or Deirbhile. These names are part of a rich tradition of Irish female given names with deep linguistic and mythological roots. Etymology Dearbháil derives from t...
Dervila is an anglicized form of the Irish names Deirbhile or Dearbháil. It is primarily used as a feminine given name in Irish contexts.EtymologyThe root name Deirbhile is derived from Old Irish elements: der meaning "d...
Dervla is an Irish female given name, anglicized from the Gaelic names Deirbhile and Dearbháil. As an Anglicized form, it reflects the historical adaptation of traditional Irish names into English orthography while retai...
Desmond is a masculine given name of English and Irish origin, derived from the Irish place name Deasmhumhain, meaning "south Munster." This refers to the historical region of Desmond in southern Ireland, which existed a...
Dessie is an Irish masculine given name that serves as a diminutive of Desmond. While it shares its spelling with a notable city in Ethiopia, the Irish name has a distinct origin rooted in Gaelic history. Etymology and H...
Devnet is an anglicized form of the Irish name Damhnait, which itself derives from Old Irish Damnat, meaning "calf" or "fawn." The name is composed of the element dam ("ox, deer") combined with a diminutive suffix. This...
Diarmaid is a masculine given name in the Irish language with deep roots in legend and history. Its exact etymology is uncertain, though the most common suggestion is that it means "without envy," from Irish dí "without"...
Diarmuid is an Irish masculine given name, a variant of Diarmaid. Its etymology is debated but may derive from the elements dí meaning "without" and airmait meaning "envy," thus possibly meaning "without envy." The name...
Doireann is an Irish feminine given name rooted in the ancient legends and linguistic traditions of Ireland. Its etymology is twofold: it may derive from the Old Irish prefix der meaning "daughter" combined with finn mea...
Domhnall is the Irish form of Donald. Derived from the Scottish Gaelic name Dòmhnall, Domhnall ultimately traces back to the Proto-Celtic *Dumno-ualos, meaning “world-ruler” or “world-wielder.” The name is composed of th...
Donagh is an anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic name Donnchadh (see Duncan). In Irish usage, Donagh is a given name derived from the Old Irish elements donn meaning 'brown' and cath meaning 'battle'. Thus, the name carr...
Dónal is an Irish variant of the name Donald, derived from the Scottish Gaelic Dòmhnall, which is composed of the Old Irish elements domun "world" and fal "rule", thus meaning "ruler of the world". The Irish form Domhnal...
Donal is an anglicized form of the Irish name Domhnall, which is itself a variant of the Scottish Donald. The name ultimately derives from the Gaelic Dòmhnall, composed of the Old Irish elements domun "world" and fal "ru...
Donnacha is an Irish given name, a variant of the more widely known Donnchadh, which in turn is the Gaelic source of the Anglicized Duncan. As a variant spelling, Donnacha shares the same etymological roots as Donnchadh,...
Donncha is an Irish variant of the Gaelic name Donnchadh, ultimately derived from the Old Irish elements donn, meaning "brown" or "dark", and cath, meaning "battle". It is thus closely related to the Anglicized Scottish...
Donnchadh is a masculine given name common to both Irish and Scottish Gaelic, representing the original Gaelic form of the Anglicized name Duncan. It is composed of the Old Irish elements donn, meaning 'brown' or 'dark'...
Dubhán is an Irish masculine name derived from Old Irish Dubán, meaning "little dark one" – a combination of the element dub ("dark, black") and a diminutive suffix. The name appears in early Irish hagiography and is ass...
Dymphna (pronounced DIMF-nə or DIMP-nə) is a variant of Damhnait, an Irish name derived from Old Irish Damnat or damh meaning "little fawn" or, according to some sources, "poetess". The name is primarily known through Sa...
EtymologyDympna is a variant spelling of Dymphna, itself an anglicized form of the Old Irish name Damhnait. The root name comes from dam meaning “ox, deer” combined with a diminutive suffix, giving the sense of “little f...
Éabha is the Irish Gaelic form of the name Eve, derived from the Hebrew Ḥawwa, meaning 'to breathe' or 'to live'. It is used primarily in Ireland as the indigenous equivalent of Eve or Eva.Etymology and PronunciationThe...
Éadaoin is the modern Irish spelling of Étaín, a name deeply rooted in Irish mythology. It derives from a diminutive form of an Old Irish word ét, meaning "passion" or "jealousy," reflecting the intense emotions tied to...
Eadbhard is the Irish form of Edward. It is a masculine given name used primarily in Ireland, representing the Gaelic adaptation of the English name. Edward itself derives from the Old English elements ead meaning "wealt...
Éala is an Irish feminine name derived directly from eala, the Irish word for "swan". The acute accent on the initial vowel, signaling a long pronunciation (approximately AY-lah), was added to make the name resemble Ella...
Éamon is an Irish masculine given name, a variant of Éamonn. While often pronounced AY-mən, it is the Irish equivalent of Edmund, an Old English name meaning "rich protection" from the elements ead ("wealth, fortune") an...
Eamon is a masculine Irish given name, an Anglo-Irish variant of Éamonn. Its roots trace back through the Irish forms to the Old English name Edmund, which means "rich protection" from the elements ead "wealth, fortune"...