What Gaelic name means 'gift from God '?

Shaunin is an Irish name derived from the name Shaun, which can be translated to gift from God or God is gracious (1).

What Gaelic names mean freedom?

Saoirse is a unisex Gaelic name that can be translated to mean freedom or independence. Another name associated with freedom is Saorlaith. This name can be translated to mean free ruler and has been derived from sóer, meaning free, and flaith, meaning ruler or sovereign.

What are some Gaelic baby boy names that are easy to pronounce in English?

Finn meaning ‘fair,’ Michael translating to ‘who is like God,’ Aiden signifying ‘little fire,’ and Shane, meaning ‘graced by God,’ are some common Gaelic names with straightforward pronunciation and easy spellings.

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10 Gaelic Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With S

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Scott	Boy	Gael, Gaelic speaker
Scotty	Boy	A person from Scotland; One who speaks Scottish; A person who spoke Gaelic
Shaw	Boy	Wolf; Thicket; Copse
Scot	Boy	Gael, Gaelic speaker
Stokes	Unisex	Place; Dwelling; Person from Stoke
Shon	Girl	God is gracious
Seoras	Boy	Farmer
Sheridon	Boy	He who is untamed
Shing	Boy	To achieve victory; Flourishing; Prosperous; Fox
Sullivan	Unisex	One-eyed; Having dark eyes

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