1129 Irish Baby Girl Names With Meanings

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.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Eilee		Unisex	Bright light
Eileen		Girl	Shining bright light; Strength
Eileene		Girl	Light source which is bright and shining
Eilene		Girl	Noble and bright-natured person
Eiley		Girl	One who is a friend for riches
Eilin		Girl	A Hazelnut tree; a sweet singing bird
Eilis		Girl	One who is born to serve as a prosperous guardian
Eilish		Unisex	Refuge from war; Independent and confident
Eilley		Girl	Shining; Bright light
Eily		Girl	Who can strife for wealth
Eilyn		Unisex	Second; Moment
Eimen		Girl	A protector; wealthy one with confidence
Eimile		Girl	One who is practical natured and free detailed
Eithne		Girl	A seed; Graceful; Ardent ruler; A kernel or grain
Eiva		Unisex	Radiant; Lively spirit
Elbin		Unisex	Noble; Creative; Intelligent
Elivina		Girl	A beautiful friend of the Elves
Elleanna		Unisex	Graceful and divine
Elly		Girl	My God is an oath
Elori		Unisex	Divine; Light; Graceful
Elva		Girl	Elf
Elveva		Girl	Elfin; Elf leader
Elvia		Girl	Noble and faithful or elf
Elvie		Girl	A good noble friend; Elfin; A good elf
Emalynn		Girl	Hardworking and determined
Emberleigh		Girl	Unique; Fiery; Mysterious
Emerlyn		Unisex	Pearl; Emerald
Emika		Girl	Charming in the Slavik language
Emogen		Girl	Maiden
Emogene		Girl	A maiden
Eneida		Girl	Life; The soul of a person
Engla		Girl	Angel
Eniya		Unisex	Harmony; Balance
Ensley		Girl	Solitary woodland
Enya		Girl	Fire
Enyah		Unisex	Unique; Artistic; Independent
Eries		Unisex	Unique; Mysterious
Erina		Girl	A feminized form of erin; meaning peace and a poetic way of referring to Ireland
Erine		Girl	From the island to the west
Erinna		Girl	Ireland
Erinne		Girl	Ireland
Ernia		Girl	Serious; Earnest
Ernie		Girl	A feminized Irish name which means earnestly serious and determined
Errin		Girl	Ireland; Peace
Erris		Unisex	War goddess
Eryn		Girl	A poetic form of referring to Ireland
Erynn		Girl	A word which is used in poetry for referring to Ireland
Erynne		Girl	Ireland
Eslanda		Girl	An Irish word for truth
Eslie		Unisex	Noble; Graceful; Resilient
Estine		Unisex	Feminine; Unique; Spirited
Etain		Girl	Shining; Radiant
Ethna		Girl	Graceful
Etho		Unisex	Troublemaker; Guide
Etna		Girl	A 5th century Irish saint.
Evaine		Unisex	Lively, feminine, Gaelic
Evera		Unisex	Ethereal; Timeless; Unique
Evleen		Unisex	Bright; Delightful; Gracious
Evonna		Girl	God is gracious
Eyleen		Girl	Bright; Beautiful; Radiant
Eylin		Unisex	Bearer of light
Faelan		Unisex	Little wolf
Faelen		Unisex	Like a wolf
Faera		Unisex	Happy; Joyous
Falyn		Unisex	Leader; In charge
Fantasy		Unisex	Imagination; Enchantment; Unreal
Faylen		Unisex	Young wolf
Feena		Girl	A small and little fawn
Fenella		Girl	One with fair, white shoulders
Feona		Girl	lioness spirit
Feron		Unisex	Strong; Vigorous
Fiana		Girl	A huntress warrior
Fianna		Girl	A vine plant
Fidelma		Girl	A faithful lady
Fina		Girl	One who shall add
Finan		Unisex	Understanding, skillful, wise
Fincher		Unisex	Craftsman or skilled worker
Findabair		Girl	Daughter of Queen Medb (Irish Mythology)
Finella		Girl	A person with fair shoulders
Finney		Unisex	Fair-haired; Light-skinned
Finty		Unisex	White fire; White bull
Firdaus		Unisex	Heaven; Divine garden
Firdausi		Unisex	Paradisical; Heaven-like
Firdaws		Unisex	The Heavens or the Paradise
Firdoos		Unisex	The Heavens or the Paradise
Firdous		Unisex	The Realm of Paradise
Flyn		Unisex	Red haired
Flynn		Unisex	Descendants of the red-haired ones
Foy		Unisex	Faith; Hope
Fynley		Unisex	White warrior
Gael		Girl	Unknown person; Visitor
Gaella		Girl	Joyful; Spirited; Vibrant
Gale		Girl	The one who is delighted and happy
Garett		Unisex	Strength, brave, protector
Gaynor		Girl	One who is open minded and easy going
Geanna		Girl	God is gracious
Gift		Unisex	Present; Offering
Gilly		Girl	Flower; Gillyflower
Glenna		Girl	From the glen; From the valley
Glennie		Girl	The one who is from the valley

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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