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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26 Irish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With P

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Piper	Girl	Pipe player; Pepper
Peyton	Girl	Fighting man's estate; Warrior's town
Patrick	Boy	Nobleman
Payton	Girl	Fighter's estate; Noble; Descendant of Peatan
Peighton	Girl	Noble Women; Of noble birth; Pæga's town; Descendant of Peatán
Phelan	Boy	One who is like a wolf
Patric	Boy	Name of a patron of Ireland
Phinn	Unisex	White; Blessed; Person from Finland
Padraic	Boy	One who belongs to patrician class
Phallon	Girl	Grandchild of the ruler; Leader

Pearse	Boy	Son of Peter; Stone
Pharris	Boy	A heroic man; A variation of Pharis
Phinean	Boy	Fair; Light-skinned; White
Proinsias	Boy	Frenchman; Free One
Padriac	Boy	Nobleman
Pagent	Unisex	A beautiful pageant
Paraic	Boy	One who is of the patrician class
Patraic	Boy	Aristocrat; A name given to a saint
Peadar	Boy	One who is like a rock or stone
Peerce	Boy	From the name Piers; Lucky and talented

Phiala	Girl	Name of a heavenly saint
Piran	Boy	Black: Old; Aged; Ancient
Puca	Girl	A spirit or a ghost
Puspabhusan	Boy	A flower-made ornament
Phalen	Unisex	Little wolf
Philly	Unisex	Friend of horses

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