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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41 Irish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With O

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Oscar	Boy	God's spear; Friend of deer
Oskar	Boy	God's spear; Deer's friend
Orson	Boy	Bear cub; Ormond's son
Oona	Girl	Lamb; Universal; Happy
Orrin	Boy	Tan; Greyish brown
Orla	Girl	Golden princess
Oaks	Boy	Oak tree; Jade; Arrow; Son of Dubhdara'
Orianna	Girl	Gold; Rising sun; The golden one; Daughter of the light/fire
Oran	Boy	Tan; Little green one; Singing in light
Oryn	Unisex	Pine tree; Dun-colored; Greyish brown; Tan

Oakes	Boy	Oak tree; Someone who lived near an oak tree; Son of Dubhdara
Oneil	Unisex	Descendant of Neil
Orie	Boy	Cherry Blossom; To Pray; Golden City
Ormond	Boy	Red; Descendant of Ruadh
Orren	Boy	Pine tree; Tan; Greyish brown
Owan	Unisex	Well-born; Sheep; Desire; Born from the yew tree;
Osian	Girl	Deer; Stag
Oriane	Girl	Gold; Flower; Rising sun; The golden one
Odhran	Boy	Dun-colored; Greyish brown; Tan
Orlaith	Girl	Golden princess

Oonagh	Girl	Lamb; Pure; One
Onie	Girl	Lamb; Favor; Grace
Oneal	Boy	Victor; Winner; Fury; Passionate; Descendant of Neil
Oen	Unisex	One; Warm; Soft; Tender
Orlagh	Girl	Golden princess
Ohara	Unisex	Small; Field; Plain; Descendant of Eaghra
Oren	Boy	Pine tree; Ash tree
Owen	Boy	Well-born; Noble birth; Born from the yew tree
Oshin	Boy	Wormwood; Little deer; Beginning; Cord; Oak tree; Sound
Odran	Boy	The person who is willing to use his properties jointly or in common; Contribution; Involvement

Omont	Unisex	One who belongs to the land of mountains
Orane	Girl	Dun-colored; Tan; Greyish brown
Orania	Girl	The one who can be seen as gold
Orna	Girl	Dun-coloured; Tan; Greyish brown; Pine tree
Oska	Boy	Deer-loving one; Friend of deer
Osred	Boy	A red-haired warrior; A divine being
Ossi	Girl	Little deer; Young man; Fiancé; Deer friend
Ownah	Girl	A person who unifies everyone
Osheen	Unisex	Little deer; Fawn
Onea	Unisex	She who brings joy; Happiness

O'hara	Unisex	Descendant of Eaghra

Infographic: Attractive Irish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With O

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

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