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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207 Irish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With D

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Declan	Boy	Full of goodness
Desmond	Boy	One from South Munster
Donovan	Boy	Brown-haired chieftain; Dark
Dorian	Boy	Gift; Of Doris; Child of the sea
Davina	Girl	Beloved; Calf; Fox; Little black one
Donald	Boy	One who rules the world
Duke	Boy	Leader
Darren	Boy	Great; Oaktree; One who is from Airelle
Dillon	Boy	A loyal or faithful one
Duncan	Boy	Brown battle

Davin	Boy	Calf; Fawn; Ox; Deer; Little black one
Devyn	Unisex	Poet; Young deer; Fawn; Little dark one
Dwayne	Boy	Dark; Black; Little dark one
Deklan	Boy	Man of prayer; Full of goodness
Delanie	Girl	Black; Challenge; From the Alder grove
Dev	Unisex	God; Bee; Calf; Dark little one
Don	Boy	Dark Brown; Chief; Noble; Ruler of the world
Dezmond	Boy	South Munster
Duane	Boy	Dark; Swarthy; Little dark one
Dashawn	Boy	Yahweh is gracious

Dempsey	Boy	Proud; Haughty
Delani	Unisex	From the alder grove; Descendant of Dubhshlaine
Dewayne	Boy	Dark; Swarthy; Little dark one
Darrian	Girl	Great; Oaktree; One who is from Airelle
Devan	Boy	Descendant of Damhán; Calf; Fawn; Divine; Godlike; Heavenly; Little dark one
Donnell	Boy	Ruler of the world
Delaney	Boy	Black; Challenge; Alder tree
Donavan	Boy	Dark; Brown
Darrin	Boy	Great; Oaktree
Daven	Unisex	Descendant of Damháin; Uncle; Beloved

Derian	Unisex	Gifted; Strong; Courageous
Daren	Boy	Oaktree; Great; From Airelle; Edge
Deklin	Unisex	Strong; Determined
Daron	Boy	The little great one; Oaktree; One who is from Airelle
Decklan	Boy	Full of goodness
Delainey	Unisex	From the alder grove; Descendant of Dubhshláine
Darrion	Boy	Great; Oaktree; One who is from Airelle
Desi	Unisex	South Munster; Desired; Longing; Desire; Country
Donny	Boy	One who rules the world
Devaughn	Boy	Little black one; Little stag; Little ox; Of Devonshire

Daryn	Boy	Great; Oak tree; Talent
Dublin	Unisex	Black pool
Devany	Unisex	Descendant of Duibheannach; Black; Marshy place
Dillion	Boy	A loyal or faithful one
Dez	Unisex	South Munster
Dara	Boy	Fruitful; Star; Wealthy
Donavon	Boy	Descendent of Donndubhan; Dark; Brown
Declyn	Boy	Man of prayer; Full of goodness
Darron	Boy	Great; Oaktree
Darci	Girl	From the fortress; A dark one

Darragh	Boy	Fruitful; Fertile; Of oak
Dallen	Boy	Blind one; From the valley
Darryn	Boy	Great; One who is from Airelle
Declynn	Unisex	A person of prayer; Full of goodness
Darrow	Boy	Oaktree
Doyle	Boy	Dark stranger; Descendant of Dubhghall
Dawayne	Boy	The one who is dark haired
Decklin	Boy	Man of prayer; Full of goodness
Darlin	Unisex	Endearing, affectionate, beloved
Darina	Girl	Wonderful gift from God; Fruitful; To possess

Deirdre	Girl	Broken-hearted; Mournful
Doreen	Girl	Gift of God; Blessed; Brooding
Devine	Unisex	Divine; Fortune-teller; Descendant of Damhain; Descendant of Dubhain; Fawn; Calf; The dark one; Heavenly; God-like
Declin	Unisex	Full of virtue; Man of integrity
Degan	Unisex	Day; Free man; Warrior; Someone in the service of a dean; A person from city of Ghent (Gand) in Belgium
Doran	Boy	Stranger; Wanderer; Grandson
Darcelle	Girl	Dark; Determined
Devone	Unisex	Calf; Dark; Divine
Dallon	Boy	The blind man
Davyn	Boy	Beloved; Calf; Fox; Fawn; Little black one

Dezi	Unisex	South Munster; Desired; Daisy; Day's eye
Daylee	Girl	One who lives near a dale or valley; Assembly
Dea	Girl	Goddess; Good fate
Delaine	Boy	From the alder grove; Dress fabric of wool and cotton
Deaglan	Boy	Name of a Saint; Who is filled with goodness
Dwain	Boy	Little dark one
Dewan	Unisex	Royal court; Tribunal of justice; Treasury; Ministry; Assembly; Highest official in a state; Descendant of Duibhín; Little black one; Descendant of Daimhín; Little stag
Dorrian	Unisex	Gift; Descendant of Deoradhain; Exile; Wanderer; Stranger
Darcie	Girl	Dark-haired; From the fortress; Descendant of the dark
Darcey	Girl	Someone from Arcy; Dark

Donahue	Boy	Brown; Battle; Descendant of Donnchadh
Dilynn	Boy	A loyal individual; An embodiment of mercy
Daley	Girl	An assembly
Donn	Boy	Chief; Noble; Brown; Ruler of the world
Donley	Boy	Ruler of the World; Descendant of Donnghal; Brown; Valor
Dugan	Boy	One who has dark skin
Darry	Boy	Red haired; Rich
De	Unisex	Virtue; Favor; Mind; To burn; Vitality
Deren	Unisex	Bird; Edge; Oak tree
Dolton	Boy	Settlement by the hill

Dwane	Boy	Little dark one
Drennan	Unisex	Descendant of Draighneán; Descendant of Draighnen; Blackthorn
Davanee	Girl	Merciful; Gentle; Dark-haired
Devlin	Girl	Descendant of Doibhilin; Fierce courage; Unlucky
Deklynn	Unisex	Man of prayer; Full of goodness
Dallan	Boy	Blind individual
Derry	Unisex	Without envy
Devonne	Unisex	Divine; Dark
Donel	Boy	One who is the ruler of the world; Hidden; A type of grass
Diarmuid	Boy	Without envy

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

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

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