You do have an Irish heritage and want to share the love you have for the emerald isle with your child? Then how about giving the bundle of joy an Irish name?
Whether you opt for anglicized or traditional, Irish baby names drip with charm and beauty. Lyrical and lilting Irish names conjure images of the magnificent castles, beautiful landscapes, and lovely people. These names are unique in their own rights, which explains their popularity in the US. In fact, most of the top American monikers have Irish roots.
This country of leprechauns, shamrocks, and green beer follows an old Gaelic tradition when it comes to naming the babies. In Ireland, the first born son has to be named after the father’s father, the second born has to be named after the mother’s father, the third born after the father, and the fourth born after the father’s oldest brother. In the case of daughters, the first born is named after the mother’s mother, the second born after the father’s mother, the third born after the mother, and the fourth born after the mother’s oldest sister.
Below, MomJunction has compiled an extensive list of Irish baby names with meanings to inspire you. You can use the advanced search option to narrow down your search.
NAMES | MEANING | GENDER | |||
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Maddex | A son of a fortunate one | Boy | |||
Maddie | A woman with great strenght in the battle | Girl | |||
Maddison | A son of Madoc - a fortunate one | Boy | |||
Maddix | A good and generous person | Boy | |||
Maddoc | A beneficent, charitble one | Boy | |||
Maddock | An altruistic and big-hearted person | Boy | |||
Maddox | A son of a big-hearted person | Boy | |||
Maddux | A person whose father was a beneficial person | Boy | |||
Maddyn | One whose mother was a brave warrior | Girl | |||
Madigan | A dog, mastiff | Unisex | |||
Madyn | A small dog | Boy | |||
Madyson | A warrior's son | Boy | |||
Maebh | The cause of a great happiness and joy | Girl | |||
Maelis | Prince | Girl | |||
Maeve | She who is intoxicatingly beautiful | Girl | |||
Magee | Son of Hugh; Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Aodha ; An Irish Surname | Boy | |||
Mago | An admirable, great person | Boy | |||
Maguire | A person who is the son of the baige one | Boy | |||
Mahon | One who has the strenght of a Bear | Boy | |||
Mahoney | He who is as strong as a Bear | Boy | |||
Mailys | A form of Maelis, meaning prince | Girl | |||
Mairia | Irish name describing someone who is bitter | Girl | |||
Mairin | A star of the sea | Girl | |||
Maitilde | Irish name for maiden who is strong in a battle | Girl | |||
Majella | Irish name of a saint | Girl | |||
Makenzi | Daughter of a wise ruler who is born in fire | Girl | |||
Makenzie | A person born from fire | Girl | |||
Makinley | The son of a fair haired Viking | Boy | |||
Makinzi | Daughter of the handsome one | Girl | |||
Makynzie | A son of a fair one | Boy | |||
Malone | One who is devoted to St. John | Boy | |||
Maloney | Gaelic - Devoted to God; One who serves St. John; St. John's follower | Boy | |||
Malvin | One who likes to be in charge, a chief | Boy | |||
Malvyn | An individual who is alway in charge | Boy | |||
Mamannan | A name of the God of the Sea | Boy | |||
Mannix | Irish name for monk | Boy | |||
Manus | He who is the greatest | Boy | |||
Maqitreni | An Irish male name | Boy | |||
Maraed | Woman who is pretty as a pearl | Girl | |||
Marcas | He who is like the God Mars | Boy | |||
Maurya | A girl who is bitter | Girl | |||
Mave | One who brings joy to people | Girl | |||
Mawr | A large person | Boy | |||
Mays | A nature loving person | Unisex | |||
Mccoy | Irish name meaning fire | Boy | |||
Mcintyre | Son of a carpenter | Boy | |||
Mckinney | The one that obeys | Boy | |||
Mckinnley | One that follows orders | Boy | |||
Mckinzy | A son of a handsome man | Boy | |||
Meabh | She who is intoxicatingly joyeus | Girl | |||
Mealla | She who is as sweet as honey | Girl | |||
Meara | Irish word for sea | Girl | |||
Mearna | A woman of tender character | Girl | |||
Meave | A joyful person. This was the name of queen of Connaught | Girl | |||
Medb | One who causes a great joy | Girl | |||
Medbh | A woman who causes joy | Girl | |||
Melbin | A chief of a clan or a leader | Boy | |||
Mellan | A minor, lovely one, tiny pleasurable one. | Boy | |||
Melva | A kind woman, compassionate female. | Girl | |||
Meral | A large body of water sparkling brilliantly in the day light. | Girl | |||
Meriel | A shining and sparkling sea. | Girl | |||
Merna | Irish - Affectionate; Beloved Woman | Girl | |||
Merrigan | Related to the Ocean. | Girl | |||
Mia | The person who is dearly to everyone. | Girl | |||
Michael | One of the seven archangels of the God | Boy | |||
Mickal | the God is supreme. | Boy | |||
Mide | the one who is in need of water. | Girl | |||
Miral | A large body of water sparkling brilliantly in the day light. | Girl | |||
Miren | A white sea, or a fair sea, clear sea | Girl | |||
Mirren | A person with patience, a calm person | Boy | |||
Moirin | Gentle wind blows in the warmest season of the year. | Girl | |||
Monroe | From the mouth of the Roe river of Ireland | Unisex | |||
Moran | Something huge or of large size | Boy | |||
Moreen | A person with great personality | Girl | |||
Morey | A noble person who is a reason for pride | Boy | |||
Morgant | One who belongs to the shore of the seas | Girl | |||
Morolt | Name from Legends; Brother of Yseulte; Derived from Morogh which means Sea Protector | Boy | |||
Morrigan | A Great emperor queen. The Goddess of death and war | Girl | |||
Moya | The bitter taste of the sea | Girl | |||
Nealon | Devotee, cup holder, conqueror, warrior. | Boy | |||
Neil | Bank of cloud, adoring, defender. | Boy | |||
Neile | Protector, guardian, fighter, warrior. | Girl | |||
Neill | A person who is always wins | Girl | |||
Neille | The one who always wins the title winner. | Boy | |||
Nelda | The grain of the fenugreek shrub. | Girl | |||
Nelvin | The one who is most sacred and divine. | Boy | |||
Nemain | A spirited women or a Goddess in Irish mythology | Girl | |||
Nerisha | That can reveal hidden treasure | Girl | |||
Nerissa | One who can tell hidden treasures | Girl | |||
Niamh | The cleverness or positiveness. | Girl | |||
Nieve | Bight light or shining nimble. | Girl | |||
Nigellus | Winning person, overcomer, conqueror. | Boy | |||
Ninion | The one who is in need of water. | Boy | |||
Nivaan | A holy soul, saint | Boy | |||
Niya | The aim or desire of something | Girl | |||
Njal | The one who wins the contest. | Boy | |||
Noah | Relaxation, restful, harmony, calm. | Unisex | |||
Noirin | Respectful or honest or decent. | Girl | |||
Nolan | well known, celebrity or legendary. | Boy | |||
Noland | Remarkable, eminent, prominent. | Boy | |||