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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151 Irish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With R

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Rowan	Boy	Red-haired; Little redhead; Descendant of Ruadhán; River in paradise
Riley	Boy	Clearing of rye; Valiant
Ronan	Boy	Little seal; A pledge; An oath
Raegan	Girl	Little king
Rory	Boy	Red king; Joyful
Ronin	Boy	Little seal; Masterless samurai; Anaconda
Rayden	Boy	Ray of light; Advice; Counselor; Wise protector; Little fire; Thunder
Rey	Boy	King; Female roe deer
Rohan	Boy	Ascending; Red-haired
Ryann	Girl	Little queen

Rian	Boy	King; Little king; Descendant of Rían; Little red one
Rilynn	Girl	A brave heart of a woman; Courageous; Beautiful little queen; Rye clearing
Riaan	Boy	Descendant of Rian; Little King; From Hadria
Reagan	Boy	Little king
Rylynn	Unisex	Rye land; Ó Raghailligh
Rogan	Boy	Son of Ruadhagáin; Red
Rhyan	Girl	A maiden; Young woman; Great queen; Little king
Rhylee	Girl	Rye clearing; One who dwells near the field of rye
Riggins	Unisex	Son of Riagan; Little king
Rilee	Girl	Rye clearing

Rainey	Girl	Descendant of Raonull
Reilly	Boy	Rye clearing; Brave; Descendant of Raghailleach
Rowyn	Boy	Red; Red-haired person
Rion	Boy	Little king; Kingly; Someone who is like a king; Water; Reason; Logic
Rileigh	Girl	Courageous; Rye clearing
Ryla	Girl	A little king; Descendant of Rian
Rhiley	Unisex	Rye clearing; Rye field
Rina	Girl	Pure; Joy; Singing; Melted; White jasmine; Village; Greens; To revive; To be reinvigorated; Daytime; Queen; Peace
Rorie	Unisex	Red-haired
Rylin	Boy	Flexible; Brave; Rye clearing

Riggin	Boy	Little king; Impulsive
Roran	Boy	The Red King
Roisin	Girl	Little rose
Ryley	Boy	Rye clearing
Riana	Girl	Great queen; Village; Affection; Second; Ice crack; Waterfall
Regan	Boy	A little regal one
Rhydian	Boy	Red; Crossing
Rylea	Unisex	Divine; Goddess-like
Roark	Boy	Red hero; Red champion
Ryanne	Girl	A little king

Rowe	Boy	Red; Fame; Land; Brave; Rose
Ryen	Unisex	King
Rooney	Boy	Descendant of Ruanadh; Champion
Renlee	Unisex	Unique and modern
Rhylie	Unisex	Energetic and free-spirited
Ryne	Boy	Little king
Rowin	Unisex	Red-haired
Rielle	Girl	Rye field; God is my strength
Riyan	Unisex	Little king
Rianna	Girl	Great queen; Goddess; Little king; Gracious and beloved

Rinoa	Girl	Queen; Sun-star; Radiant; Luminous
Riona	Girl	Queen; Pure; Plum; Cherry blossom; Apple tree; Little king; Reason; Garden; Park; Sound; Logic
Rafferty	Boy	Flood tide; Prosperity wielder
Rylyn	Unisex	Rye land
Ryon	Boy	King
Redmond	Boy	Wise protector; Counselor; Mighty advisor
Riddick	Boy	A person from Rerwick; Outlying settlement; Oak boundary
Rourke	Boy	Descendant of Ruarc; Famous ruler
Ryanna	Girl	A magnificent queen
Renan	Unisex	Little seal; Seal

Rownan	Unisex	Little seal
Rosaleen	Girl	Rose
Ronit	Boy	Grace; Prosperity; Song; Joy; Red
Ry	Boy	A little king
Ryaan	Boy	Little king
Ragan	Girl	Little ruler; Kingly
Roarke	Boy	Famous ruler; Mighty; Kingly; Champion
Reilynn	Girl	A courageous, valiant woman; Waterfall; Lake
Rogen	Unisex	Son of Ruadhagán
Rorick	Boy	Famous ruler; Red king

Riann	Girl	Little king
Railee	Girl	Joyful; Radiant; Lively
Roe	Boy	Roe; Striped; Spotted; King; Corner; Clearing; Red-haired
Reigan	Unisex	King; Ruler
Riordan	Boy	Little poet of the king; Royal poet; Full of wisdom
Roddy	Boy	Descendant of Rodach; Spirited; Lively; Strong
Randel	Boy	Rim of a shield; Wolf
Rhonan	Boy	Little seal
Raith	Boy	Ringfort
Rori	Boy	He who is a red king; Government official's road

Rorke	Boy	Champion; Illustrious; Mighty
Ryane	Unisex	Little king
Reegan	Boy	A little king; King's child
Ruan	Boy	Sandalwood; Red; Ascending; Tall
Reddick	Boy	Reddish outlying settlement
Rinn	Unisex	Star; Cape; Point
Richael	Girl	A saint's name
Ryenne	Girl	Little queen
Reagen	Boy	From the name Regan, meaning little king
Rorey	Boy	Red king

Roney	Boy	Little seal; Descendant of Ruanaidh
Royan	Boy	One whose hair is red; Red-haired; Red
Reilley	Boy	A valiant and courageous male
Ragen	Unisex	Little king
Reeyan	Unisex	Little king
Raian	Unisex	To come; Hermitage; Retreat; Apricot; Little king
Ryana	Girl	Little king; Royalty
Ruaa	Girl	Love for the moon; Hardworking; Noble; Red; Two; Abyss
Raiana	Girl	King; Ruler
Rovan	Unisex	Red

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

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

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