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Irish Baby Names with Meanings
43 Irish names for boys and girls — each with its verified meaning, pronunciation, and native script. Updated for 2026.
Irish boy & unisex names
- BrianHigh
- KevinHandsome
- SeanGod is gracious
- BryanHigh
- ShawnGod is gracious
- CodyHelpful
- TroyFoot soldier
- OscarDeer lover
- ShaneGod is gracious
- CaseyVigilant
- BarryFair-haired
- ConnorLover of hounds
- DevinPoet
- DuaneDark
- LiamStrong-willed warrior
- AidenLittle fire
- RileyCourageous
- RyanLittle king
- AoifeBeauty
- NiamhBright
- SaoirseFreedom
- CianAncient
- OisínLittle deer
- FionnFair
- RoisinLittle rose
- SinéadGod is gracious
- RonanLittle seal
- DeclanFull of goodness
- QuinnWisdom
Irish girl & unisex names
- KathleenPure
- KellyBright-headed
- ShannonOld
- ErinIreland
- SheilaBlind
- BriannaHigh
- EileenBright
- CaseyVigilant
- TaraHill
- ColleenGirl
- MaureenBeloved
- ArlenePledge
- NatashaBorn on Christmas
- UrsulaLittle bear
- NoraHonor or light
- RileyCourageous
- AoifeBeauty
- NiamhBright
- SaoirseFreedom
- CianAncient
- OisínLittle deer
- FionnFair
- RoisinLittle rose
- SinéadGod is gracious
- QuinnWisdom
FAQ
What are popular Irish baby names?
Popular Irish names include Brian, Kevin, Kathleen, Kelly, Sean, Bryan, each with an authentic meaning and pronunciation.
Do these Irish names include meanings and pronunciation?
Yes — every Irish name on CradleCues lists its verified meaning, phonetic pronunciation, and, where relevant, its native script.