Which Irish name means love?

Áine is the goddess of love and fertility, according to Irish legend. This feminine name means radiance or brilliance. Caomhán is a masculine name, meaning ‘beloved in Irish.’ It is the name of an early Irish saint.

Which name means gold in Irish?

Órfhlaith, Orla, Orlagh, and Órlait are some of the Irish names commonly associated with gold.

Which Irish name means darling?

Muirne, Caoimhe, Caomh, and Caomhán are some Irish names that reflect the meaning of ‘beloved’ or ‘darling.’

Which Irish name means angel?

Aingeal is the Irish cognate of Angela, derived from the Greek Angelos, meaning ‘the divine heavenly messenger.’

What is the Irish name for happiness?

Suibhne is derived from the Old Irish Suibne, meaning ‘joy,’ ‘pleasure,’ and ‘happiness.’ The name was a notable title borne by many famous Irish personalities in their early history.

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76 Irish Baby Names with Meanings Bright

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Nora	Girl	Light; Bright; Honor; Dignity; Victorious
Norah	Girl	Light; Bright; Honor; Dignity
Kiara	Girl	Dark; Bright; Shining; Peaceful; A lady with dusk hair; First ray of the sun
Killian	Boy	Little church; War; Strife; Bright-headed; Little warrior; Monk's cell; Fiery; Strife
Callahan	Boy	Bright-headed; Strife; Church
Kelly	Boy	Warrior; Wood; Born on a farm; Bright-headed
Clare	Girl	Bright; Clear; Level surface
Kellen	Boy	Strong; Bright-headed; Slender; Great warrior; Swampy area
Ayleen	Girl	Bright; Shining light; Halo of the moon
Ciara	Girl	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Mountain range; Bright; Famous

Niam	Boy	Radiant; Bright; Law; Given by God
Kilian	Boy	Little church; War; Strife; Bright-headed; Little warrior; Monk's cell
Neveah	Girl	Heaven; Child from heaven; Bright; Radiant
Ailyn	Girl	Of Aileen; Bright
Niya	Girl	To passover; Bright; Purpose; Of Sidon
Ciaran	Boy	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Mountain range; Bright; Famous
Neev	Boy	Groundwork; Elementary; Bright
Kelis	Girl	Bright-headed; War; Strife; Church; Helper; Defender
Neve	Girl	Snow; Bright; Radiant; Beauty; Pleasant
Niah	Unisex	Purpose; Bright

Kyara	Girl	Bright; Famous; Black
Naiya	Girl	Purpose; Tenacity; Bright; Beautiful; To shine; Reed; Pipe
Keisy	Girl	Vigilant; She shines bright
Niamh	Girl	Shining; Bright; Radiant
Calihan	Unisex	Bright-headed; War strife; Church
Callaghan	Boy	Descendant of Ceallachán; Bright-headed; Church; War
Kiyara	Girl	Dark; Dark-haired; Bright; Shining
Kellyn	Girl	Swampy area; Powerful; Bright-headed; Fair
Marely	Girl	A sea of bitterness; Pleasant wood; Marten wood; Bright sea
Kiarra	Girl	Bright; Famous; Clear; Black

Kelise	Unisex	Warrior; Of Elise; God's Promise; Of Kelly; Bright Headed
Kellie	Girl	Bright-headed; Frequenting churches; War; Strife
Eagan	Boy	Little fire; Descendant of the bright-eyed one
Kelley	Boy	Warrior; Bright-headed; Born on a farm; Son of Ceallach
Aidin	Unisex	Bright; Clear; Little fiery one; Holy light
Kiarah	Girl	Bright; Clear; Dark
Muriel	Girl	Bright sea; God's myrrh
Naiyah	Girl	Purpose; Tenacity; Bright; Beautiful; To shine; Reed; Pipe
Meryl	Girl	Bright sea
Keyara	Girl	The small one with dark hair; Clear; Bright; Famous

Kiari	Unisex	Bright; Black
Delvon	Boy	Godly friend; Bright friend; Proud friend
Calahan	Boy	Bright-headed; Strife
Akeira	Unisex	Bright; Clear; Black
Neave	Unisex	Bright
Galvin	Boy	Glowing; Descendant of the bright, fair one; Hawk field
Mareli	Unisex	My God is an oath; Beloved; Love; Bright sea; Pleasant wood
Khiara	Unisex	Black; Clear; Bright; Famous
Ceon	Unisex	Bright light
Kell	Boy	Bright-headed; War; Church; Strife; Slender; From the spring

Neviah	Girl	One who can foretell the future; Bright; Radiant; Heaven; Snow
Ciarra	Girl	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Mountain range; Bright; Famous
Nyia	Girl	Bright; Benevolent love; Purpose
Kieara	Girl	Dark-haired; Clear; Bright; Famous
Kel	Unisex	Bright-headed; War; Strife; Church; Swampy area
Kiiara	Unisex	Black; Clear; Bright; Famous
Keyarah	Boy	Black; Clear; Famous; Bright
Sorcha	Girl	Bright; Radiant
Kellina	Girl	Bright-headed; Church; War; Strife; Wolf; Noble; Nobility; Heaven
Deeanna	Girl	Divine; Heavenly; Shining; Bright

Neiva	Unisex	Snowy; Snow-covered; Bright; Shine; Beauty
Keiara	Girl	Black; Bright; Famous; Clear
Keaira	Girl	Black; Clear; Bright; Famous
Keirra	Girl	Clear; Bright; Famous
Ailine	Girl	Peace; Bright one; Shining one; Torch; Moon; Corposant
Murielle	Girl	Bright sea; Shining sea
Neeve	Unisex	Bright; Radiant
Qiara	Unisex	Black; Clear; Bright; Famous
Killan	Boy	Little warrior; Bright headed; Church
Merletta	Girl	Blackbird; Pleasant hill; Bright sea

Ceallach	Boy	Bright-headed; War; Strife; Church
Gel	Boy	Bright; White
Merrill	Unisex	Pleasant hill; Bright sea; Sparkling sea; Famous
Nevie	Unisex	Radiant; Bright
Sorscha	Girl	Free; Bright
Neive	Girl	Bright; Beauty

Infographic: Attractive Irish Baby Names with Meanings Bright

Irish Baby Names with Meanings Bright are significant and exquisite. They carry an inherent sense of charm that's almost impossible to ignore. Our infographic below shares several options that fit diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Explore the list and pick a name that resonates with you. Remember, your baby's name is integral to their identity, so choose a name that best complements their personality.

Irish Baby Names with Meanings Bright(infographic)

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