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175 Irish Names for Girls and Boys With Meaning & Heritage

These Irish baby names include lyrical, meaningful picks for boys and girls—like Aoife, Liam, Maeve, and Rónán.

Updated May 17, 2025
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If you’re searching for a baby name that feels lyrical, meaningful, and full of cultural pride, Irish names are a beautiful choice. Whether you’re honoring your roots or simply drawn to the charm of Irish girl names like Saoirse and Niamh or bold Irish boy names like Cillian and Finn, this list is packed with rich, timeless options. With many names tied to nature, mythology, and spirituality, you’re sure to find something that speaks to your heart.

Irish Names for Girls and Boys

We’ve rounded up some of the most meaningful Irish baby names, offering timeless choices that reflect the rich culture, history, and charm of Ireland.

Irish Girl Names

These Irish names for girls are full of lyrical charm, strong meanings, and deep cultural roots. From radiant favorites like Aoife (“beautiful, radiant”) and Maeve (“she who intoxicates”) to bold picks like Saoirse (“freedom”) and Bridget (“exalted one”), these names reflect both tradition and individuality. Whether you’re looking for something soft and elegant or spirited and fierce, this list has timeless options to love.

From delicate floral names like Róisín to bold, iconic choices like Niamh and Fiona, these Irish names for girls span generations of beauty and strength. Whether you’re naming a little dreamer or a future leader, these options bring timeless elegance with a distinctly Irish flair.

1. Aileen

2. Aisling, Aislinn, Aislyn, or Aislynn

3. Alana

4. Aoife

5. Arlene

6. Ashlyn or Ashlynn

7. Brennan

8. Bree, Bria, Briana, Brianna, Brianne, Brienne, or Bryanna

9. Brenda

10. Bridget

11. Cailey, Caleigh, Cayleigh, Kailey, KailKaleigh, Kaylah, Kaylie, Kayleigh, Kayley, or Kaylyn

12. Caoimhe

13. Caitlin or Kaitlin

14. Cara

15. Carlin

16. Casey, Kace, Kacey, Kaci, Kacy, Kasie, or Kayce

17. Cassidey or Cassidy

18. Ciaran, Keira, Kiara, or Kierra

19. Colleen

20. Darci or Darsie

21. Deirdre

22. Delaney

23. Devin or Devyn

24. Duna

25. Eileen

26. Elfie

27. Elva

28. Erin

29. Ethna

30. Fallon or Fallyn

31. Finlee, Finley, or Finnley

32. Fiona

33. Glennie

34. Gráinne

35. Imogene, Imogine, or Imojean

36. Ireland

37. Kathleen

38. Kaylie, Keyla, or Kylee

39. Kelley, Kelli, or Kelly

40. Kelsey

41. Kennedy

42. Kerry

43. Kiley

44. Killian

45. Korie

46. Kyla

47. Lana

48. MacKenna

49. Mackenzie

50. Maeve

51. Maira, Mayra, Maura, Maureen, or Meara

52. Moina or Mona

53. Molly

54. Muriel

55. Niamh

56. Nola

57. Nora

58. Órla

59. Payton or Peyton

60. Polley

61. Quin or Quinn

62. Reagan

63. Reilly, Rilee, Rileigh, Riley, Rylee, or Rylie

64. Róisín

65. Rynn

66. Saoirse

67. Shannon

68. Sheelagh

69. Sheila or Sheyla

70. Sheridan

71. Sinéad

72. Siobhan

73. Sláine

74. Sloan or Sloane

75. Tara

76. Teagan

77. Tierney

78. Úna

Irish Boy Names

These Irish names for boys blend rugged charm, lyrical sounds, and deep cultural roots. Whether you’re drawn to strong choices like Liam (“strong protector”), nature-inspired picks like Finn (“fair” or “white”), or bold legends like Rónán (“little seal”), this list offers timeless options with rich meaning and heritage. From classic to uncommon, these names make a memorable impact.

From powerful classics to softer, lyrical picks, these Irish names for boys carry history, meaning, and effortless style. With bold choices like Declán and Finn, and enduring favorites like Liam, Sean, and Rory, this list blends strength with tradition for every kind of name search.

1. Aidan

2. Alan

3. Amon

4. Bard

5. Barry

6. Braden, Brady, Braiden, or Brayden

7. Brain, Brian, or Brion

8. Branna

9. Brendan, Brendin, or Brennan

10. Broden, Brodie, or Brody

11. Broderic

12. Brogan

13. Caden

14. Carrick

15. Cavanaugh

16. Cillian or Kilian

17. Clark

18. Codi, Codie, or Cody

19. Colin

20. Conan

21. Conner, Connor, or Conor

22. Cormac

23. Cori, Correy, or Cory

24. Craig

25. Cullen

26. Dargan

27. Darren

28. Declán

29. Deegan

30. Delavan or Delvin

31. Dempsy

32. Dermot

33. Desmond or Desmund

34. Devlon

35. Devon

36. Dewayne

37. Dillon

38. Donovan

39. Dorrance

40. Eanna

41. Egan

42. Elroy

43. Emmett

44. Emmons

45. Eóghan

46. Evan

47. Fabio

48. Fayette

49. Fergus

50. Ferrell or Ferrill

51. Finian, Finn, or Finnian

52. Flynn

53. Garrett

54. Geron

55. Gilman

56. Glenn

57. Gradon, Grady, or Graidy

58. Houston

59. Irish

60. Kaine, Kane, or Kayne

61. Keegan

62. Keelan or Keilan

63. Keon

64. Kennan or Kennon

65. Kern

66. Kevin or Kevinn

67. Kevron

68. Kian

69. Kieran

70. Kiernan

71. Killian

72. Lennon

73. Liam

74. MacGuire

75. Melvin

76. Murphey or Murphy

77. Neal, Neil, or Neils

78. Nevan

79. Nile or Niles

80. Nolan, Noland, Nolen, or Nolyn

81. Orin or Orrin

82. O’Shea

83. Pádraig

84. Rónán

85. Rooney

86. Rory

87. Rowan or Rowen

88. Roy

89. Ryan or Ryann

90. Ruy

91. Séamus or Seumas

92. Sean, Shaun, Shane, Shawn, or Shayne

93. Shay

94. Teige

95. Torrence

96. Treacy

97. Troy

98. Tullie or Tullis

99. Quinlan

From lyrical and romantic to bold and legendary, these Irish names offer something meaningful for every family. Whether you’re searching for timeless Irish girl names like Maeve, Nora, or Aoife, or powerful Irish boy names like Liam, Finn, or Rónán, each one brings heart, history, and heritage to your baby name list.

Looking for more inspiration? You may also like our lists of powerful and strong boy names, Flower names for girlselegant namesclassic baby names, nature names, cute girl names, and cute boy names. Or check out our baby names hub for even more ideas.

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