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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218 Irish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With B

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Brayden	Boy	Broad valley; Wise; Brave; Descendant of Bradán; Salmon
Brandon	Boy	Prince; Chieftain; Gorse hill; Hill covered with broom
Brianna	Girl	High; Power; Hill
Brady	Boy	Spirited; Descendant of Brádach
Bryan	Boy	Strong; Noble; High; Hill
Brian	Boy	High; Power; Hill
Braylen	Boy	Broad valley; Salmon; Marsh
Braylon	Boy	Broad valley; Hill; Salmon
Briana	Girl	High; Power; Hill
Bridget	Girl	The exalted one; Power; Strength; Virtue

Brendan	Boy	Fiery hill; Prince; King
Bria	Girl	Hill; Power; High; God is my strong man
Bryant	Boy	High; Hill; Might; Power; Honorable; Virtuous
Boden	Boy	Messenger; Bottom; Small hut; Descendant of Buadan; One who takes shelter
Brennan	Boy	Rain; Moisture; Drop
Braden	Boy	Broad valley; Brave; Salmon
Brayan	Boy	Hill; Noble; Power
Brecken	Boy	Freckled; Speckled
Braydon	Boy	A wide hillside; From Bradden
Brogan	Boy	Little shoe; Strong; Son of Brogan

Braiden	Unisex	Salmon; Thief
Brenna	Girl	Raven-haired; Sword
Barry	Boy	Fair-headed; Spear; Sharp
Breanna	Girl	Hill; Might; Noble
Bryanna	Girl	Exalted one; Eminence; Might; Strength; Power
Brenden	Boy	Prince; King; Outstanding
Braeden	Boy	Broad hill; Salmon
Braylynn	Unisex	Descendant of Bradan; Primrose; Salmon
Brendon	Boy	Prince; King
Breck	Boy	Speckled; Spotted

Bryden	Boy	Salmon; Thief; Broad clearing; Hill; High; Might; Power
Broderick	Boy	Son of Rhydderch; Descendant of Bruadar; Brother
Burke	Boy	Fortress; Fortification; Castle; Of the Borough
Brea	Girl	Hill; Might; Noble
Brennen	Boy	Rain; Moisture; Drop
Bradyn	Boy	Son of Bradan; Salmon; Broad valley
Bridgette	Girl	The exalted one; Power; Strength; Virtue
Buckley	Boy	Deer meadow; Cowherd; Servant
Brigitte	Girl	The exalted one; Power; Strength; Virtue
Brylie	Girl	Brave; Courageous; Rye clearing

Brylen	Unisex	Salmon; Thief
Blayne	Boy	Yellow
Bram	Boy	Father of multitudes
Bowden	Boy	On top of a hill; Descendants of Buadan
Breckyn	Girl	Speckled; Freckled
Breelyn	Girl	Hill; High; Might; Exalted
Brigid	Girl	The exalted one
Brannon	Boy	Descendant of Braonán; Rain; Moisture; Drop
Bralynn	Girl	A glorious and wise person; Descendant of Bradan; Salmon
Brianne	Girl	High; Power; Hill

Britta	Girl	Exalted one; Mighty; Help; Strong
Breonna	Girl	Hill; High; Might; Power
Braidyn	Unisex	Salmon; Broad
Brynna	Girl	Hill; Mound; Strong one; Brown; Little Raven
Braedon	Boy	Broad hill; Salmon
Breckin	Boy	Speckled; Freckled
Braydan	Boy	Salmon; Thief
Blaine	Girl	Yellow
Blane	Boy	Little yellow one
Breydon	Unisex	A little Bree; Salmon;

Bayne	Boy	Fair; White; Fair-headed; Friendly; Pale bridge
Breccan	Boy	Freckled; Speckled
Bary	Boy	Fair headed; Spear; Mound; Dune; Brave
Brienne	Girl	High; Power; Hill
Barrington	Boy	Settlement; Foreign; Barley dwelling; Warrior; Hero
Bran	Boy	A raven; A blackbird that resembles a crow
Briah	Girl	Hill; Power; High; God is my strong man
Baine	Unisex	White; Fair
Bradan	Boy	Broad valley; Salmon
Breslyn	Unisex	Descendant of Breisleán; Strife; Descendant of Breasal

Breyson	Boy	Son of a powerful woman
Brydon	Boy	Salmon; Thief; Broad clearing; Hill; High; Might; Power
Bibi	Girl	The exalted one; Help; Bean; Wife; Voyager; Hostess; Day; Rain
Brion	Boy	Height; Hill; Ruler
Bryland	Boy	High; Hill; Might; Power; Rye land
Baird	Boy	Son of the bard
Bowe	Unisex	Victorious; Bow; Bowman; To bend; Arch
Breana	Girl	Hill; High; Might
Bren	Boy	King; Prince; Heat
Brendyn	Boy	Prince of a kingdom

Buchanan	Boy	House of the Canon
Brianda	Girl	Lady of great strength
Brienna	Girl	High; Power; Hill
Brionna	Girl	High; Power; Hill
Brodrick	Boy	Descendent of Bruadar
Bridgett	Girl	The exalted one; Power; Strength; Virtue
Brelyn	Boy	Descendant of Bradan; Salmon
Barrie	Boy	Fair-haired; White; Blessed
Breslin	Boy	A gift to the Earth; Powerful; Intelligent
Broghan	Unisex	Shoe; Sandal; Greave

Brex	Unisex	Creative; Unique; Brave
Bronte	Girl	Generous; Kind; Thunder
Banning	Boy	One who lives on a farm; Bear; Small, fair one
Broderic	Boy	A brotherly person
Brandan	Boy	King; Prince; Hill covered with broom
Bohannon	Unisex	Victorious
Berit	Girl	The exalted one; Help; Save; Rescue
Brigette	Girl	The exalted one; Power; Strength; Virtue
Bryah	Girl	High; Hill; Might; Power; God is my strong hero
Bracken	Boy	Descendant of Breacán; Spotted; Speckled

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Infographic: Top Irish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With B

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Irish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With B(infographic)

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