854 Charming Irish Girl Names

Irish baby girl names are attractive and hold a special allure. These names are often rooted in Ireland's significant historical roots, nature, and mythology. They have a poetic quality and evoke a sense of mystic power and elegance, making them an amazing choice of baby names.

Ireland is very well-known for its lush green landscapes, literature, music, vibrant cities, monuments, and traditional symbols such as the shamrock and Celtic traditions. No wonder many Irish names take the country's beauty as the inspiration behind the names.

The Irish people are also known to have strong family connections and ties with society, and this is pretty obvious when considering their naming traditions. In Irish culture, baby girl names are inspired by their family names or the names of their relatives. This custom highlights the value of lineage and the carrying on of family traditions. According to the traditional naming pattern, the eldest daughter is named after her maternal grandmother, the first son is named after his paternal grandfather (1). This naming pattern was most common from the late 18th to the mid-20th century and was closely followed by people across all religions.

However, this naming pattern was not very strictly followed for girls because, after the wedding, the girls would lose their family name. Hence, the naming traditions were not closely observed for girls.

One of the beautiful features of Irish names is their connection with nature. A serene name such as Niamh signifies brightness and in this way, it shows appreciation for its beautiful landscapes and profound culture and language. Irish names such as Brigit, are well-known in the mythological world. This name is derived from the Celtic goddess and evokes a sense of resilience and strength. Some other popular names include Orla and Ciara; these names signify the country's rich history and vibrant culture. We gathered more such wonderful names in the list below. Have a look.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Nora		Girl	Light; Bright; Honor; Dignity; Victorious
Maeve		Girl	One who rules or intoxicates
Norah		Girl	Light; Bright; Honor; Dignity
Brianna		Girl	High; Power; Hill
Alana		Girl	Harmony; Offering; Beautiful; Exalted; Precious; Child
Nyla		Girl	Passion; Fury; Hero; Cloud
Mckenna		Girl	Son of Cionnaith; Born of fire; Beautiful
Kiara		Girl	Dark; Bright; Shining; Peaceful; A lady with dusk hair; First ray of the sun
Makenna		Girl	The one born of fire; Beautiful; Good
Nylah		Girl	Achiever; Fury or passion; Hero; Cloud
Kayleigh		Girl	Fair; Pure; Keeper of the keys
Makenzie		Girl	Child of Coinneach; Beautiful; Good
Keira		Girl	Little dark-haired one
Alanna		Girl	Harmony; Offering; Beautiful; Exalted; Precious; Child
Davina		Girl	Beloved; Calf; Fox; Little black one
Kaitlyn		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Clear; Innocent
Nola		Girl	Olive tree; God is with us; White shoulders; Fair; Noble
Briana		Girl	High; Power; Hill
Kendra		Girl	Knowing; Handsome; Respect; Old power; Bold power; Chief hero
Kyra		Girl	Throne; Sun; Young; Lord
Eileen		Girl	Little bird; Strength; Wished for; Desired; Torch
Aileen		Girl	Light; Torch; Corposant; Moon; Little bird
Kenna		Girl	Handsome; Fire-born; Ruler of the valley
Ashlyn		Girl	Dream; Vision; Ash tree clearing
Bridget		Girl	The exalted one; Power; Strength; Virtue
Ashlynn		Girl	Ash tree clearing; Dream; Vision
Kiana		Girl	Ancient; Divine; Goddesslike; Essence
Bria		Girl	Hill; Power; High; God is my strong man
Saoirse		Girl	Liberty; Freedom
Clare		Girl	Bright; Clear; Level surface
Ryann		Girl	Little queen
Kaisley		Girl	Vigilant; Brave; Pure
Kynlee		Girl	White warrior
Ayleen		Girl	Bright; Shining light; Halo of the moon
Kiera		Girl	Little dark one; Dark-headed; Dusky; Black
Kathleen		Girl	Pure; Clear; Flawless; Unsullied; Clean; Each of the two; Far off
Kacey		Boy	Vigilant; Watchful
Aislinn		Girl	Dream; Vision
Cara		Girl	Friend; Beloved
Keily		Girl	Slender; Graceful
Kenia		Girl	White mountain; Handsome; Fair; Respect; Esteem
Kaylin		Girl	Waterfall; Pure; Lake; Rejoicer
Ciara		Girl	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Mountain range; Bright; Famous
Tara		Girl	Elevated place; Star; Hill
Alannah		Girl	Harmony; Offering; Beautiful; Exalted; Precious; Child
Neveah		Girl	Heaven; Child from heaven; Bright; Radiant
Taryn		Unisex	Land of Eoghan; People's ruler; Trespasser; Thunder; From a rocky cliff
Kaelyn		Girl	Pure; Keeper of the keys
Evalynn		Girl	Desired; Radiance; Beauty; Hazelnut
Aida		Girl	Returning; Visitor; Noble; Fire; Moon; Ornament; Happy; Distinguished
Kaira		Girl	Alluring; Delightful; Beloved; Dark
Kaylynn		Girl	Pool; Waterfall; Rejoicer; Pure; Pure lake
Brenna		Girl	Raven-haired; Sword
Ireland		Unisex	Land of the Irish; Abundant land
Kynleigh		Unisex	White warrior
Ailyn		Girl	Of Aileen; Bright
Breanna		Girl	Hill; Might; Noble
Rhylee		Girl	Rye clearing; One who dwells near the field of rye
Aislynn		Girl	Dream; Vision
Bryanna		Girl	Exalted one; Eminence; Might; Strength; Power
Mayra		Girl	Beloved; Star; Bitter
Caitlyn		Girl	Pure; Clear; Chaste
Karleigh		Girl	Free woman; Protected; Champion
Arlene		Girl	Oath; Pledge; Promise
Braylynn		Unisex	Descendant of Bradan; Primrose; Salmon
Kaci		Girl	Vigilant
Aoife		Girl	Beautiful; Radiant
Ashly		Girl	Of the Ash-tree meadow; Ash tree clearing; Dream; Vision
Niya		Girl	To passover; Bright; Purpose; Of Sidon
Maven		Girl	The one who intoxicates; Mead woman; Expert
Irelynn		Girl	Abundant land
Siobhan		Girl	God is gracious
Mona		Girl	Wish; Noble one; Who lasts forever; Solitary
Kacie		Girl	Vigilant; Watchful
Maeva		Girl	Welcome; She who intoxicates
Nya		Girl	Friend; Young; Purpose
Keeley		Girl	Slender; Graceful
Kyrah		Girl	Throne; Sun; Young; Lord; Black
Maura		Girl	Moorish; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved
Brea		Girl	Hill; Might; Noble
Cianna		Girl	Ancient; Enduring one; Light; God is gracious
Caitlin		Girl	Pure; Chaste
Kaley		Girl	Delicate; To rejoice; Pure; Clearing
Oona		Girl	Lamb; Universal; Happy
Delani		Unisex	From the alder grove; Descendant of Dubhshlaine
Maddyn		Girl	One whose mother was a brave warrior
Aislyn		Girl	Dream; Vision
Kelis		Girl	Bright-headed; War; Strife; Church; Helper; Defender
Gwenivere		Unisex	White magical being; White phantom
Quinley		Girl	Faithful to pledges; Chief; Reason; Wisdom
Fallyn		Girl	She who is in charge; Leader; Descended from a ruler
Tracy		Girl	Region belonging to Thracius; Warlike; Fighter; Powerful; Superior
Azlynn		Girl	Lion; Vision or dream
Bridgette		Girl	The exalted one; Power; Strength; Virtue
Ciana		Girl	Ancient; Enduring; Light
Colleen		Girl	Young girl
Rileigh		Girl	Courageous; Rye clearing
Imogene		Girl	Maiden; To play; Carry around
Brigitte		Girl	The exalted one; Power; Strength; Virtue
Irelyn		Girl	Abundant land; From Ireland; Peace

Infographic: Adorable Irish Baby Girl Names With Meanings

Irish baby girl names are rooted in Celtic traditions and offer a sense of sophistication and charm. These names have rich cultural significance and celebrate the vibrancy of the land. If you are looking for baby names with Irish influence for your pretty little princess, check out this infographic for some amazing Irish name options.

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