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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.

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

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31 Irish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With H

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Hagen	Boy	Enclosure; Young; Protector patron
Hernan	Boy	Spiritual pilgrim; Peace; Journey; Boldness; Daring
Hart	Boy	Strong; Brave; Stag; Romantic; Giving
Hogan	Boy	Youthful one; Descendant of Ógán
Haze	Unisex	Enclosure; Fence; Fire
Holley	Girl	Holly tree; Hollow-eyed
Hays	Unisex	Enclosure; Fence; Descendant of Aodh; Fire
Hughes	Boy	Fire; Inspiration
Hurley	Boy	From a corner clearing; Sea tide
Holli	Girl	Holly tree; Hollow-eyed

Hadden	Boy	From the heath
Hanley	Boy	From the high meadow; Beauty; Grace
Hastings	Boy	Son of the austere man
Hennessy	Boy	Descendant of Angus
Herrick	Boy	Army leader; Ever ruler; Home ruler; Descendant of Erc; Speckled
Hannon	Girl	Descendant of Ainchín
Hyland	Unisex	High land; Little wolf
Hanora	Girl	Honor; Esteem; Dignity
Harken	Boy	Dark red; A variant of Harkin
Harkyn	Boy	Dark red; A variant of Harkin

Huddy	Boy	Descendant of Uada
Hamil	Boy	Carrier; Bearer; Flat-topped hill; Active
Hanlon	Boy	Descendant of Anluan; Light; Radiance; Warrior; Noble person
Harkan	Boy	Dark Red
Harte	Boy	Strong; Brave; Stag; Hero
Healy	Boy	Descendant of the claimant; Ingenious
Hearn	Boy	Descendant of Echthigern
Hearne	Boy	Descendant of Echthigern
Holiston	Girl	An Irish girl name
Hood	Boy	Hood; Hill shaped like a hood

Hoy	Boy	Sailor; Cargo shop; High; Sea; Open; Victorious

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

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

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