850 Charming Irish Girl Names

Irish baby girl names are attractive and hold a special allure. These names are often rooted in Ireland's significant historical roots, nature, and mythology. They have a poetic quality and evoke a sense of mystic power and elegance, making them an amazing choice of baby names.

Ireland is very well-known for its lush green landscapes, literature, music, vibrant cities, monuments, and traditional symbols such as the shamrock and Celtic traditions. No wonder many Irish names take the country's beauty as the inspiration behind the names.

The Irish people are also known to have strong family connections and ties with society, and this is pretty obvious when considering their naming traditions. In Irish culture, baby girl names are inspired by their family names or the names of their relatives. This custom highlights the value of lineage and the carrying on of family traditions. According to the traditional naming pattern, the eldest daughter is named after her maternal grandmother, the first son is named after his paternal grandfather (1). This naming pattern was most common from the late 18th to the mid-20th century and was closely followed by people across all religions.

However, this naming pattern was not very strictly followed for girls because, after the wedding, the girls would lose their family name. Hence, the naming traditions were not closely observed for girls.

One of the beautiful features of Irish names is their connection with nature. A serene name such as Niamh signifies brightness and in this way, it shows appreciation for its beautiful landscapes and profound culture and language. Irish names such as Brigit, are well-known in the mythological world. This name is derived from the Celtic goddess and evokes a sense of resilience and strength. Some other popular names include Orla and Ciara; these names signify the country's rich history and vibrant culture. We gathered more such wonderful names in the list below. Have a look.

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Name Gender Meaning
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Nora
Baby Girl Sign Girl Light; Bright; Honor; Dignity; Victorious
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Maeve
Baby Girl Sign Girl One who rules or intoxicates
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Norah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Light; Bright; Honor; Dignity
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Brianna
Baby Girl Sign Girl High; Power; Hill
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Alana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Harmony; Offering; Beautiful; Exalted; Precious; Child
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Nyla
Baby Girl Sign Girl Passion; Fury; Hero; Cloud
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Mckenna
Baby Girl Sign Girl Son of Cionnaith; Born of fire; Beautiful
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Kiara
Baby Girl Sign Girl Dark; Bright; Shining; Peaceful; A lady with dusk hair; First ray of the sun
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Makenna
Baby Girl Sign Girl The one born of fire; Beautiful; Good
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Nylah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Achiever; Fury or passion; Hero; Cloud
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Kayleigh
Baby Girl Sign Girl Fair; Pure; Keeper of the keys
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Makenzie
Baby Girl Sign Girl Child of Coinneach; Beautiful; Good
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Keira
Baby Girl Sign Girl Little dark-haired one
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Alanna
Baby Girl Sign Girl Harmony; Offering; Beautiful; Exalted; Precious; Child
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Davina
Baby Girl Sign Girl Beloved; Calf; Fox; Little black one
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Kaitlyn
Baby Girl Sign Girl Pure; Each of the two; Clear; Innocent
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Nola
Baby Girl Sign Girl Olive tree; God is with us; White shoulders; Fair; Noble
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Briana
Baby Girl Sign Girl High; Power; Hill
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Kendra
Baby Girl Sign Girl Knowing; Handsome; Respect; Old power; Bold power; Chief hero
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Kyra
Baby Girl Sign Girl Throne; Sun; Young; Lord
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Eileen
Baby Girl Sign Girl Little bird; Strength; Wished for; Desired; Torch
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Aileen
Baby Girl Sign Girl Light; Torch; Corposant; Moon; Little bird
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Kenna
Baby Girl Sign Girl Handsome; Fire-born; Ruler of the valley
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Ashlyn
Baby Girl Sign Girl Dream; Vision; Ash tree clearing
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Bridget
Baby Girl Sign Girl The exalted one; Power; Strength; Virtue
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Ashlynn
Baby Girl Sign Girl Ash tree clearing; Dream; Vision
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Kiana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Ancient; Divine; Goddesslike; Essence
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Bria
Baby Girl Sign Girl Hill; Power; High; God is my strong man
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Saoirse
Baby Girl Sign Girl Liberty; Freedom
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Clare
Baby Girl Sign Girl Bright; Clear; Level surface
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Ryann
Baby Girl Sign Girl Little queen
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Kaisley
Baby Girl Sign Girl Vigilant; Brave; Pure
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Kynlee
Baby Girl Sign Girl White warrior
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Ayleen
Baby Girl Sign Girl Bright; Shining light; Halo of the moon
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Kiera
Baby Girl Sign Girl Little dark one; Dark-headed; Dusky; Black
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Kathleen
Baby Girl Sign Girl Pure; Clear; Flawless; Unsullied; Clean; Each of the two; Far off
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Kacey
Baby Boy Sign Boy Vigilant; Watchful
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Aislinn
Baby Girl Sign Girl Dream; Vision
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Cara
Baby Girl Sign Girl Friend; Beloved
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Keily
Baby Girl Sign Girl Slender; Graceful
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Kenia
Baby Girl Sign Girl White mountain; Handsome; Fair; Respect; Esteem
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Kaylin
Baby Girl Sign Girl Waterfall; Pure; Lake; Rejoicer
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Ciara
Baby Girl Sign Girl Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Mountain range; Bright; Famous
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Tara
Baby Girl Sign Girl Elevated place; Star; Hill
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Alannah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Harmony; Offering; Beautiful; Exalted; Precious; Child
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Neveah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Heaven; Child from heaven; Bright; Radiant
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Taryn
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Land of Eoghan; People's ruler; Trespasser; Thunder; From a rocky cliff
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Caylee
Baby Girl Sign Girl A thin, slim one
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Kaelyn
Baby Girl Sign Girl Pure; Keeper of the keys
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Evalynn
Baby Girl Sign Girl Desired; Radiance; Beauty; Hazelnut
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Aida
Baby Girl Sign Girl Returning; Visitor; Noble; Fire; Moon; Ornament; Happy; Distinguished
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Kaira
Baby Girl Sign Girl Alluring; Delightful; Beloved; Dark
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Kaylynn
Baby Girl Sign Girl Pool; Waterfall; Rejoicer; Pure; Pure lake
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Brenna
Baby Girl Sign Girl Raven-haired; Sword
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Ireland
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Land of the Irish; Abundant land
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Kynleigh
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex White warrior
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Ailyn
Baby Girl Sign Girl Of Aileen; Bright
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Breanna
Baby Girl Sign Girl Hill; Might; Noble
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Rhylee
Baby Girl Sign Girl Rye clearing; One who dwells near the field of rye
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Aislynn
Baby Girl Sign Girl Dream; Vision
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Bryanna
Baby Girl Sign Girl Exalted one; Eminence; Might; Strength; Power
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Mayra
Baby Girl Sign Girl Beloved; Star; Bitter
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Caitlyn
Baby Girl Sign Girl Pure; Clear; Chaste
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Karleigh
Baby Girl Sign Girl Free woman; Protected; Champion
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Arlene
Baby Girl Sign Girl Oath; Pledge; Promise
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Braylynn
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Descendant of Bradan; Primrose; Salmon
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Kaci
Baby Girl Sign Girl Vigilant
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Aoife
Baby Girl Sign Girl Beautiful; Radiant
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Ashly
Baby Girl Sign Girl Of the Ash-tree meadow; Ash tree clearing; Dream; Vision
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Niya
Baby Girl Sign Girl To passover; Bright; Purpose; Of Sidon
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Maven
Baby Girl Sign Girl The one who intoxicates; Mead woman; Expert
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Irelynn
Baby Girl Sign Girl Abundant land
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Siobhan
Baby Girl Sign Girl God is gracious
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Mona
Baby Girl Sign Girl Wish; Noble one; Who lasts forever; Solitary
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Kacie
Baby Girl Sign Girl Vigilant; Watchful
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Maeva
Baby Girl Sign Girl Welcome; She who intoxicates
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Nya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Friend; Young; Purpose
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Keeley
Baby Girl Sign Girl Slender; Graceful
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Kyrah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Throne; Sun; Young; Lord; Black
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Maura
Baby Girl Sign Girl Moorish; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved
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Brea
Baby Girl Sign Girl Hill; Might; Noble
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Cianna
Baby Girl Sign Girl Ancient; Enduring one; Light; God is gracious
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Caitlin
Baby Girl Sign Girl Pure; Chaste
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Kaley
Baby Girl Sign Girl Delicate; To rejoice; Pure; Clearing
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Oona
Baby Girl Sign Girl Lamb; Universal; Happy
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Delani
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex From the alder grove; Descendant of Dubhshlaine
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Maddyn
Baby Girl Sign Girl One whose mother was a brave warrior
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Aislyn
Baby Girl Sign Girl Dream; Vision
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Kelis
Baby Girl Sign Girl Bright-headed; War; Strife; Church; Helper; Defender
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Gwenivere
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex White magical being; White phantom
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Quinley
Baby Girl Sign Girl Faithful to pledges; Chief; Reason; Wisdom
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Fallyn
Baby Girl Sign Girl She who is in charge; Leader; Descended from a ruler
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Tracy
Baby Girl Sign Girl Region belonging to Thracius; Warlike; Fighter; Powerful; Superior
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Azlynn
Baby Girl Sign Girl Lion; Vision or dream
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Bridgette
Baby Girl Sign Girl The exalted one; Power; Strength; Virtue
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Ciana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Ancient; Enduring; Light
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Colleen
Baby Girl Sign Girl Young girl
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Rileigh
Baby Girl Sign Girl Courageous; Rye clearing
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Imogene
Baby Girl Sign Girl Maiden; To play; Carry around
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Brigitte
Baby Girl Sign Girl The exalted one; Power; Strength; Virtue
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Irish baby girl names are endearing and carry immense grace and charm. These names represent the very essence of the country and are also inspired by the natural elements, mythological past, literature, and art. If you are interested in knowing about the deep history behind a name and if the fact that every name has a story to tell fascinates you, then these names could be just what you’re looking for. Irish names are promising enough to leave a lasting impression on your beautiful daughter.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are some Gaelic-based Irish baby girl names?

Sorcha, embodying the essence of ‘brightness,’ Éireann, evoking the spirit of ‘Ireland,’ and Saoirse, encapsulating the concept of ‘freedom,’ present an exquisite selection of Gaelic-based Irish names for girls, offering distinctiveness and extraordinary significance to bestow upon your precious little one.

2. What are some of the rarest and pretty Irish girl names?

Aurnia meaning ‘golden lady,’ Bridget meaning ‘power,’ Cessair meaning ‘snow,’ Daimhin, meaning ‘little deer,’ and Lazarina meaning ‘flame of wine,’ stand among the most exquisite and uncommon Irish names for girls. Keep an eye out for these remarkable treasures.

3. What are some cute and popular Irish girl names that are also short and sweet?

Fiona meaning ‘wine,’ Mona meaning ‘little noble one,’ Róis meaning ‘rose,’ Aurnia meaning ‘golden ruler,’ Maura meaning ‘great,’ and Sive, meaning ‘sweet,’ are adorable and beloved Irish names for girls, each possessing delightful brevity and charming resonance.

Infographic: Adorable Irish Baby Girl Names With Meanings

Irish baby girl names are rooted in Celtic traditions and offer a sense of sophistication and charm. These names have rich cultural significance and celebrate the vibrancy of the land. If you are looking for baby names with Irish influence for your pretty little princess, check out this infographic for some amazing Irish name options.

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