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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111 Irish Baby Names Meaning, Starting With R

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Ronan	Boy	Little seal; A pledge; An oath
Ryland	Boy	Land of rye
Rey	Boy	King; Female roe deer
Rian	Boy	A King; Little king
Riaan	Boy	A young King
Reagan	Boy	Little king
Rogan	Boy	A reddish-haired man
Rilee	Girl	A courageous and brave woman
Reilly	Boy	Courageous
Rowyn	Boy	One whose hair is the colour red

Rion	Boy	King; Kingly
Rileigh	Girl	A gallant, noble and valiant girl
Ryla	Girl	A little king
Railynn	Unisex	Unique; Modern; Feminine
Rina	Girl	Pure; Joy; Singing; Melted; White jasmine; Village; Greens; To revive; To be reinvigorated; Daytime; Queen; Peace
Rorie	Unisex	Red-haired; Warrior
Riggin	Boy	Little king; Impulsive
Roisin	Girl	Little rose
Rayland	Boy	One who is from the island meadow
Roberta	Girl	A woman who is acclaimed and glowing

Rolan	Boy	Famous in battle
Riana	Girl	A queen who is compared to a Goddess
Rylann	Unisex	Strong and independent
Roark	Boy	He who is famous as a leader and ruler
Rhyland	Boy	One who comes from the field of rye
Ryen	Unisex	Little king; Royalty
Rooney	Boy	A Boy with red, ginger hair
Renlee	Unisex	Unique and modern
Rhylie	Unisex	Energetic and free-spirited
Ryne	Boy	Little king

Rielle	Girl	Rye field; God is my strength
Rianna	Girl	Great queen; Goddess; Little king; Gracious and beloved
Riona	Girl	Queen; Pure; Plum; Cherry blossom; Apple tree; Little king; Reason; Garden; Park; Sound; Logic
Rafferty	Boy	Flood tide; Prosperity wielder
Redmond	Boy	Wise protector; Counselor; Mighty advisor
Riddick	Boy	One who comes from the clear, smooth fields
Rourke	Boy	An ancient Irish clan
Rownan	Unisex	Little redhead; Descendant of the little red one
Rynlee	Unisex	Joyful, charming, and free-spirited
Ronit	Boy	Grace; Prosperity; Song; Joy; Red

Ragan	Girl	Little ruler; Kingly
Roarke	Boy	Famous ruler; Mighty; Kingly; Champion
Rone	Unisex	Mighty; Courageous.
Robel	Boy	Faithful; Devoted
Riann	Girl	A Queenly one
Rianne	Girl	An excellent, skillful Queen,; A Goddess
Raelene	Girl	Strong; confident; independent
Railee	Girl	Joyful; Radiant; Lively
Reigan	Unisex	Little King; Queen
Rynn	Unisex	Run

Ralyn	Girl	Courageous and noble
Riordan	Boy	One who is a royal bard
Rori	Boy	He who is a red king
Rorke	Boy	Powerful leader
Ryane	Unisex	Powerful and gracious
Ruan	Boy	Sandalwood; Red; Ascending; Tall
Rinn	Unisex	Graceful; Spear strength
Richael	Girl	A saint's name
Rhenn	Unisex	Strong; Fearless; Unique
Reagen	Boy	From the name Regan, meaning little king

Raheen	Unisex	Green oasis
Rorey	Boy	Red king
Reily	Boy	A valiant man
Roney	Boy	Little seal; Descendant of Ruanaidh
Reilley	Boy	A valiant and courageous male
Ragen	Unisex	Little king
Rilo	Unisex	Joyful, unique, creative
Riannon	Girl	A skillful, great Queen
Regal	Girl	Royal, majestic, dignified
Ryana	Girl	Little king; Royalty

Raiana	Girl	King; Ruler
Raney	Unisex	Joyful and radiant
Rovan	Unisex	Strong and resilient
Rhianne	Unisex	Great queen; Goddess
Rilea	Girl	A brave and valiant woman
Reann	Girl	Pure; Graceful; Visionary
Rilei	Girl	A gallant and brave woman
Riane	Unisex	Queen
Rheanne	Girl	Graceful, independent, strong
Rafer	Boy	Rich and Prosperous in Irish; A pet form of Rafferty

Riegan	Girl	Little urler; Regal; Descendant of Riagan
Radmund	Boy	A wise protector
Rearden	Boy	A little king who is a poet
Reghan	Boy	A regal baby Boy
Reilan	Boy	A person from the Island field
Reiley	Unisex	A brave and courageous being
Rhienne	Girl	A little Queen, a baby Queen
Riain	Boy	One who is a young; Little king
Rianorix	Girl	A great Queen of all Kings
Rigware	Boy	An Irish male name

Rioghnach	Girl	A woman who is a ruler; A royal, A queen
Robers	Boy	A renowned and glowing man
Roewyn	Boy	A red-haired Boy
Rowynn	Boy	One of ruby red hair
Ruaidhri	Boy	The Red King of the Irish people
Ruari	Unisex	An Irish red-haired ruler
Ruaridh	Boy	A ruler with red hair
Ruathy	Boy	A woman of red hair who is a ruler of people
Rumon	Boy	He who is like a little seal
Ryan	Unisex	Little king

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