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Irish names
25 names on this site come from (or through) Irish. Each page explains the original word, how the name developed and who made it famous. Origins follow standard references such as Behind the Name and the Oxford Dictionary of First Names; names with mixed roots appear under each language.
Girls' names (8)
Alanachild (Irish); awakening (Hawaiian)Kennedyhelmeted head (traditional)Maeveshe who intoxicatesNorashort form of Honora ('honour') or EleanorQuinndescendant of Conn ('chief')Reagandescendant of Riagán (possibly 'little king')Rileydescendant of Raghallach; or 'rye clearing'Sloanedescendant of Sluaghadhán (from sluagh, 'host, army')
Boys' names (17)
Aidenlittle fireBraydendescendant of Bradán (salmon)Brodymuddy place; or descendant of BruaideadhConnorlover of houndsDeclanuncertain; perhaps 'full of goodness'Desmondman from South MunsterFinnfair, whiteKevinkind birth; handsomeKianancient, enduringKieranlittle dark oneLiamshort form of William — 'will, protection'Nolandescendant of Nuallán ('champion' or 'noble')Oscardeer friend (traditional)Ronanlittle sealRoryred kingRowanlittle red one; rowan treeRyandescendant of Rian (possibly 'little king')
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