Donal

Meaning of the Irish name Donal. Listen and learn how to pronounce Donal so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name. MEANING: domhan “”world”” and all “”mighty”” implying “”ruler of the world.”” “”Donal Og”” (“”Young Donal””) is the title of a fifteenth-century love song that is still popular among Irish traditional musicians and singers. GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Donal PRONUNCIATION: ENGLISH: Donald, Daniel AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Donal and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Donal:Play Audio for Donal Back to Irish Boy Names Popular Irish Girl Names Siobhan Ava Aoife … Read more

Elizabeth

Meaning of the name Elizabeth. Listen and learn how to pronounce Elizabeth so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name. MEANING: Form of Isabel which is a Spanish form of the Hebrew nameElisheba, meaning “God is my oath.” Forms of Elizabeth have always been popular throughout the Celtic world. GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Elizabeth Sibeal PRONUNCIATION: shib + ale” ENGLISH: Elizabeth AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Elizabeth and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Elizabeth:Play Audio for Elizabeth Back to Irish Girl Names Popular Irish Girl Names Siobhan Ava Aoife … Read more

Donald

Meaning of the name Donald. Listen and learn how to pronounce Donald so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: domhan “”world”” and all “”mighty”” implying “”ruler of the world.”” “”Donal Og”” (“”Young Donal””) is the title of a fifteenth-century love song that is still popular among Irish traditional musicians and singers. GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Donald Donal PRONUNCIATION: ENGLISH: Donald AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Donald and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Donald:Play Audio for Donald Back to Irish Boy Names Popular Irish Girl Names Siobhan Ava Aoife Anna Ciara … Read more

Ena

Meaning of the name Ena. Listen and learn how to pronounce Ena so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name. MEANING: The feminine of the name Aidan meaning “little fire.” GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Ena Aednat PRONUNCIATION: ey + nit” ENGLISH: Ena AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Ena and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Ena:Play Audio for Ena Back to Irish Girl Names Popular Irish Girl Names Siobhan Ava Aoife Anna Ciara Caoimhe Niamh Saoirse Maeve Aine View all Irish Girl Names Popular Irish Boy Names Aiden Daniel Sean … Read more

Dylan

Meaning of the name Dylan. Listen and learn how to pronounce Dylan so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: From dealan “”a flash of lightning”” or it may come from an Irish word for “”faithful, loyal.”” A common surname it is the Irish form of the Welsh name “”Dylan.”” As Dylan it was the tenth most popular name for Irish baby boys in Ireland for 2003. GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Dylan Dillon PRONUNCIATION: ENGLISH: Dylan Back to Irish Boy Names Popular Irish Girl Names Siobhan Ava Aoife Anna Ciara Caoimhe Niamh Saoirse Maeve Aine View … Read more

Eamon

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish boys name Eamon How do you pronounce Irish name Eamon? What does Eamon mean? Is the Irish form of Old English ead “rich” + mund “guardian”, and implies “guardian of the riches”. In more recent times the name has been given to honor Eamon De Valera who was President of Ireland for 14 years, the maximum allowed, from 1959 to 1973. What is the Gender for the Irish name Eamon? Boy | Male Is Eamon a boy or girl name? Eamon is traditionally given to a boy. How do you spell Eamon in Irish? It is spelled … Read more

Edmond

Meaning of the name Edmond. Listen and learn how to pronounce Edmond so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: Is the Irish form of Old English ead “”rich”” + mund “”guardian””, and implies “”guardian of the riches.”” In more recent times the name has been given to honor Eamon De Valera who was President of Ireland for 14 years, the maximum allowed, from 1959 to 1973. GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Edmond Eamon Eamonn PRONUNCIATION: “aim + an” ENGLISH: Edmond AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Edmond and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for … Read more

Eva

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish girls name Eva VIDEO OF HOW TO PRONOUCE Eva (Aoife in Irish): What is the meaning and origin of Eva? Beautiful, radiant, joyful.” Known as the greatest woman warrior in the world, Eva or Aoife was the mother of Cuchulainn’s (read the legend) only son, Connlach. Aoife Dearg (“Red Aoife”) was a daughter of a king of Connacht who had her marriage arranged by St. Patrick himself. In 2003 Aoife was the third most popular Irish girls name for babies in Ireland What is the Gender for the Irish name Eva? Girl | … Read more

Emmet

Meaning of the Irish name Emmet. Listen and learn how to pronounce Emmet so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name. MEANING: The name is given to boys as a mark of respect to the great Irish orator and patriot Robert Emmet who was a leader of the unsuccessful 1798 rebellion against the British. He was captured on August 25, 1803 and tried for high treason and sentenced to be hanged, drawn and quartered. When asked if he had any thing to say in response to this sentence Emmet gave what is considered to be one … Read more

Fianna

Meaning of the Irish name Fianna. Listen and learn how to pronounce Fianna so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish girl name. MEANING: Fionn Mac Cool’s (read the legend) warrior band were known as the Fianna (read the legend). In early Ireland women had equal rights and while the warriors were usually men there is a strong tradition of Celtic women fighting alongside the men, dating as far back as Roman times. GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Fianna PRONUNCIATION: fee + ina” ENGLISH: AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Fianna and read along … Read more

Fiona

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish girls name Fiona How To Pronounce Fiona? What is the meaning and origin of Fiona? Fionn meaning “fair, white, beautiful” it is the feminine form of Fionn. Of Scottish origin it is quite a popular name in Ireland. What is the Gender for the Irish name Fiona? Girl | Female How do you spell it in Irish? Fiona What is the phonetic pronunciation and spelling of Fiona? “fee + ona” What is the english equivalent names of Fiona? None known Next: Popular Irish Girl Names Siobhan Ava Aoife Anna Ciara Caoimhe Niamh Saoirse … Read more

Hannah

Meaning of the name Hannah. Listen and learn how to pronounce Hannah so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name. MEANING: Ancient Irish name from the noun aine that means “splendor, radiance, brilliance.” Aine is connected with fruitfulness and prosperity. The queen of the Munster fairies was called Aine as was one of the wives of Fionn Mac Cool (read the legend). Aine appears in folktales as “the best-hearted woman who ever lived – lucky in love and in money.” GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Hannah Aine PRONUNCIATION: awn + ye” ENGLISH: Hannah AUDIO: (Listen to the late … Read more

Fergus

Meaning of the Irish name Fergus. Listen and learn how to pronounce Fergus so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name. MEANING: Derived from fear “”man”” and gus “”strength”” and signifies “”a strong warrior, virile.”” According to the legend of the Cattle Raid of Cooley (read the legend) Fergus was the king of Ulster and his lover, the cunning Nessa, duped him into letting her son Conchobhar rule in his place for a year so that in years to come her son could be called “”the son of a king.”” Fergus consented but after the year Conchobhar refused to relinquish … Read more

Jane

Meaning of the name Jane. Listen and learn how to pronounce Jane so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name. MEANING: Irish form of Jane “God is gracious.” GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Jane Sinead PRONUNCIATION: shin + aid” ENGLISH: Jane AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Jane and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Jane:Play Audio for Jane Back to Irish Girl Names Popular Irish Girl Names Siobhan Ava Aoife Anna Ciara Caoimhe Niamh Saoirse Maeve Aine View all Irish Girl Names Popular Irish Boy Names Aiden Daniel Sean Conor Dylan … Read more

Fionn

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish boys name Fionn How is Fionn pronounced? What does the Irish name Fionn mean? Means “fair-headed”. Fionn Mac Cool, a central character in Irish folklore and mythology lead the warrior band, the Fianna. Fionn was not only incredibly strong but he was also extremely brave, handsome, generous and wise, a wisdom he aquired by touching the “Salmon of Knowledge” and then sucking his thumb. The name is popular in Ireland with both spellings Fionn and Finn. What is the Gender for the Irish name Fionn? Boy | Male Is Fionn a boy or … Read more

Janet

Meaning of the name Janet. Listen and learn how to pronounce Janet so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name. MEANING: Irish form of Jane “God is gracious.” GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Janet Sinead PRONUNCIATION: shin + aid” ENGLISH: Janet AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Janet and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Janet:Play Audio for Janet Back to Irish Girl Names Popular Irish Girl Names Siobhan Ava Aoife Anna Ciara Caoimhe Niamh Saoirse Maeve Aine View all Irish Girl Names Popular Irish Boy Names Aiden Daniel Sean Conor Dylan … Read more

Frank

Meaning of the name Frank. Listen and learn how to pronounce Frank so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: The Irish form of Francis, a name originating from the figure of St. Francis of Assisi. The name means “”little French man”” and was popularised in Ireland by the Franciscans whose founder was St. Francis of Assisi. The Celts would have been responsive to the stories of St. Francis’s attitude to birds and animals. GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Frank Proinsias PRONUNCIATION: “pron + she + iss” ENGLISH: Frank AUDIO: (Listen to the late author … Read more

Kaitlin

Meaning of the Irish name Kaitlin. Listen and learn how to pronounce Kaitlin so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish girl name. MEANING: These are recent spellings of the name Caitlin. GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Kaitlin Kaitlyn Kaytlin PRONUNCIATION: kate + linn” ENGLISH: AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Kaitlin and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Kaitlin:Play Audio for Kaitlin Back to Irish Girl Names Popular Irish Girl Names Siobhan Ava Aoife Anna Ciara Caoimhe Niamh Saoirse Maeve Aine View all Irish Girl Names Popular Irish Boy Names Aiden Daniel … Read more

Garret

Meaning of the name Garret. Listen and learn how to pronounce Garret so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: Means “”brave with a spear”” or “”spear carrier.”” The name is associated with Gearoid Fitzgerald, the 3rd Earl of Desmond (1338-98) and leader of the most powerful Norman family in late medieval Ireland. It was believed he had magical powers and is reputed to protect the environment at Lough Gur, where he had a castle in County Limerick. In one story, when a local landowner planned to drain the lake or forbid local people access to … Read more

Kathleen

Meaning of the name Kathleen. Listen and learn how to pronounce Kathleen so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name. MEANING: Devotion to St. Catherine came to Ireland with Christianity. Revered for her courage and purity, Catherine in the Irish form, Cathleen, became such a popular name that W. B. Yeats chose it for the heroine of his 1899 play “The Countess Cathleen” which was inspired by an Irish folktale. In a time of famine the Devil offers food to the starving poor in exchange for their souls. But Cathleen convinces Satan to take her soul instead. … Read more

Keera

Meaning of the name Keera. Listen and learn how to pronounce Keera so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name. MEANING: The feminine form of Ciaran, from the Irish ciar meaning “dark” and implies “dark hair and brown eyes.” St. Ciara was a distinguished seventh-century figure who established a monastery at Kilkeary in County Tipperary. It was the fourth most popular baby girl name in Ireland in 2003. GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Keera Ciara PRONUNCIATION: kee + ra” ENGLISH: Keera AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Keera and read along with the meaning)Play Audio … Read more

Maeve

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish girls name Maeve How Is Maeve Pronounced? What does the Irish name Maeve mean? From an old Irish name Madb (or Medb), “the cause of great joy” or “she who intoxicates”. The great warrior queen of Connacht and embodiment of sovereignity she stars in Ireland’s greatest epic “The Cattle Raid of Cooley” (read the legend). She left king Conchobhar Mac Nessa for Ailill because “you are a man without meaness, fear or jealousy, a match for my own greatness”. But the couple quarrelled over who had the most possessions. Maebh’s bull had defected … Read more

Maire

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish girls name Maire How do you pronounce Irish name Maire? What does the Irish name Maire mean? The name that was used in Ireland for Our Lady was Muire and interestingly, her name was so honored that it was rarely used as a first name until the end of the fifteenth century. Then Maire became acceptable as a given name but the spelling Muire was reserved for the Blessed Mother. What is the Gender for the Irish name Maire? Girl | Female Is Maire a girls name? Yes, Maire is traditionally given to … Read more

Kevin

Meaning of the Irish name Kevin. Listen and learn how to pronounce Kevin so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name. MEANING: Means “”gentle child”” or “”well born.”” St. Kevin founded a great monastery at Glendalough in County Wicklow in the seventh century. Noted as a man who wasn’t always comfortable in the company of other human beings, he was very much at home with the animals. One story tells that while Kevin was praying a blackbird came and nested in his hand. He remained at prayer, motionless, until the eggs had hatched. In another story, … Read more

Margaret

Meaning of the name Margaret. Listen and learn how to pronounce Margaret so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name. MEANING: The Irish form of Margaret, it became popular around the fourteenth century. GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Margaret Mairead Muiread PRONUNCIATION: “mawr + aid” , “mur + aid” ENGLISH: Margaret AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Margaret and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Margaret:Play Audio for Margaret Back to Irish Girl Names Popular Irish Girl Names Siobhan Ava Aoife Anna Ciara Caoimhe Niamh Saoirse Maeve Aine View all Irish Girl Names … Read more

Killian

Meaning of the name Killian. Listen and learn how to pronounce Killian so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: cille means “”associated with the church.”” One St. Cillian left Ireland in about 650 AD with eleven companions and carried out his missionary work in the Rhine region of Germany where he became Bishop of Wurzburg after converting the local lord, Duke Gosbert of Wurzburg, to Christianity. Later Duke Gosbert married Geilana, his brother’s widow and Cillian declared the marriage invalid. While Gosbert was away on a military expedition, Geilana had Cillian beheaded when she found that … Read more

Liam

Meaning of the Irish name Liam. Listen and learn how to pronounce Liam so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name. MEANING: The Irish form of William, originally a German name will + helm””desire + helmet”” and suggests “”strong protector.”” It is currently a very fashionable name in Ireland and across the world. GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Liam PRONUNCIATION: ENGLISH: William Back to Irish Boy Names Popular Irish Girl Names Siobhan Ava Aoife Anna Ciara Caoimhe Niamh Saoirse Maeve Aine View all Irish Girl Names Popular Irish Boy Names Aiden Daniel Sean Conor Dylan Niall Cian Darragh … Read more

Miren

Meaning of the name Miren. Listen and learn how to pronounce Miren so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name. MEANING: Means “sea white, sea fair.” The very appropriate name of the 6th century mermaid caught by a fisherman in Lough Neagh. He brought her to St. Comghall who baptized her which transformed her into a woman. GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Miren Muireann Muirenn PRONUNCIATION: mur + in” ENGLISH: Miren AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Miren and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Miren:Play Audio for Miren Back to Irish … Read more

Lochlan

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish boys name Lochlan How do you pronounce Irish name Lochlan? What does Lochlan mean? The Vikings plundered Ireland in the 9th and 10th centuries and the native home of the Norwegian invaders was known as Lochlan “land of the lochs”. But once they settled and intermarried with the Irish Lochlan became a popular name and was generally given to boys that had fair or red hair – a tribute to their Viking ancestors. What is the Gender for the Irish name Lochlan? Boy | Male Is Lochlan a boy or girl name? Lochlan is … Read more

Neal

Meaning of the name Neal. Listen and learn how to pronounce Neal so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: The name could come from “”passionate, vehement”” or from nel””a cloud.”” Niall of the Nine Hostages (read the legend) was a fourth-century king of Tara who gained the throne because of a test – he and his brothers had to enter the forest and find their own food and shelter. As time wore on they grew thirsty and approached a well guarded by a hideously ugly woman. Before she would allow them to have a drink she … Read more

Neil

Meaning of the name Neil. Listen and learn how to pronounce Neil so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: The name could come from “”passionate, vehement”” or from nel””a cloud.”” Niall of the Nine Hostages (read the legend) was a fourth-century king of Tara who gained the throne because of a test – he and his brothers had to enter the forest and find their own food and shelter. As time wore on they grew thirsty and approached a well guarded by a hideously ugly woman. Before she would allow them to have a drink she … Read more

Muriel

Meaning of the name Muriel. Listen and learn how to pronounce Muriel so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name. MEANING: muirgheal “bright as the sea.” The Irish form of the name Muriel. GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Muriel Muirgheal PRONUNCIATION: mur + el” ENGLISH: Muriel AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Muriel and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Muriel:Play Audio for Muriel Back to Irish Girl Names Popular Irish Girl Names Siobhan Ava Aoife Anna Ciara Caoimhe Niamh Saoirse Maeve Aine View all Irish Girl Names Popular Irish Boy Names … Read more

Niall

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish boys name Niall How do you pronounce Irish name Niall? What does Niall mean? The name could come from “passionate, vehement” or from nel “a cloud”. Niall of the Nine Hostages (read the legend) was a fourth-century king of Tara who gained the throne because of a test – he and his brothers had to enter the forest and find their own food and shelter. As time wore on they grew thirsty and approached a well guarded by a hideously ugly woman. Before she would allow them to have a drink she asked for … Read more

Noel

Meaning of the name Noel. Listen and learn how to pronounce Noel so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: nollaig is the Irish word for Christmas and is given to boys or girls born on December 25th. GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Noel Nollaig PRONUNCIATION: “null + ig” ENGLISH: Noel AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Noel and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Noel:Play Audio for Noel Back to Irish Boy Names Popular Irish Girl Names Siobhan Ava Aoife Anna Ciara Caoimhe Niamh Saoirse Maeve Aine View all Irish Girl … Read more

Niamh

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish girls name Niamh How do you pronounce Irish name Niamh? What does the Irish name Niamh mean? Niamh “radiance, lustre, brightness.” The daughter of the sea god Manannan she was known as “Niamh of the Golden Hair,” a beautiful princess riding on a white horse. She fell in love with Fionn’s son Oisin (read the legend of Niamh and Oisin) and lived with him in Tir-na-nOg (“Land of the Young”) (read the legend) where 300 years passed in what seemed like three weeks. It has been the eleventh most popular baby girl’s name … Read more

Niav

Meaning of the name Niav. Listen and learn how to pronounce Niav so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name. MEANING: niamh “radiance, lustre, brightness.” The daughter of the sea god Manannan she was known as “Niamh of the Golden Hair,” a beautiful princess riding on a white horse. She fell in love with Fionn’s son Oisin (read the legend of Niamh and Oisin) and lived with him in Tir-na-nOg (“Land of the Young”) (read the legend) where 300 years passed in what seemed like three weeks. In 2003 it was the eleventh most popular baby girl’s … Read more

Oisin

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish boys name Oisin How do you pronounce Irish name Oisin? What does the Irish name Oisin mean? The son of the legendary warrior Fionn Mac Cool (read the legend) and the goddess Sive. His mother was turned into a deer by the Dark Druid and she reared him in the forest until he was seven years old. When Fionn was out hunting he found the child and recognising him as his son, gave him the name oisin””little deer.”” He is best remembered for his love for “”Niamh of the Golden Hair”” with whom he … Read more

Owen

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish boys name Owen How To Pronounce Owen? What is the meaning and origin of Owen? Comes from an old Irish word and means “born of the yew tree.” In Northern Ireland the name Eoghan is found in Tir Eoghan, County Tyrone or “The Land of Eoghan” and is often accompanied by Roe in memory of the Irish patriot Eoghan Roe (“Red Eoghan”) O’Neill who won a great battle over the British at Benburb in 1646. What is the Gender for the Irish name Owen? Boy | Male How do you spell it in Irish? … Read more

Phelim

Meaning of the name Phelim. Listen and learn how to pronounce Phelim so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: feidhil “”beauty”” or “”ever good.”” Three kings of Munster bore the name. Feidhelm Mac Crimthainn was both a king of Munster and a Bishop of Cashel. He contested the sovereignty of Ireland with the O’Neill kings. He was unsuccessful in the ensuing battle and in 842 AD the annals record… “”The crosier of devout Feidhelm was abandoned in the blackthorns. Neill, mighty in combat, took it by right of victory.”” GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Phelim … Read more

Regan

Meaning of the Irish name Regan. Listen and learn how to pronounce Regan so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish girl name. MEANING: Comes from ri “sovereign, king” and the diminutive -in and means “the king’s child” or may come from riogach “impulsive, furious.” Regan may be used for a boy or a girl. GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Regan PRONUNCIATION: ENGLISH: AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Regan and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Regan:Play Audio for Regan Back to Irish Girl Names Popular Irish Girl Names Siobhan Ava Aoife … Read more

Shavon

Meaning of the name Shavon. Listen and learn how to pronounce Shavon so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name. MEANING: Siobhan is another Irish form of Joan meaning “God is gracious.” A popular name in Ireland where the anglicised versions are often used. Siobhan McKenna, an Irish actress who died in 1986, was considered by many as a woman who personified all that was good about being Irish. GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Shavon Siobhan PRONUNCIATION: shiv + awn” ENGLISH: Shavon AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Shavon and read along with … Read more

Seamus

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish boys name Seamus How do you pronounce Irish name Seamus? What does Seamus mean? The Irish version of James. Many well-known Irishmen have been called Seamus including the 1995 Nobel poet laureate Seamus Heaney. The Nobel prize in Literature was awarded for his “works of lyrical beauty and ethical depth, which exalt everyday miracles and the living past”. What is the gender for the Irish name Seamus? Boy | Male Is Seamus a boy or girl name? Niall is traditionally given to a boy. How do you spell Seamus in Irish? It is … Read more

Sheela

Meaning of the name Sheela. Listen and learn how to pronounce Sheela so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name. MEANING: The Irish form of the Latin name Cecilia, the patron saint of music and implies “pure and musical.” GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Sheela Sile Sheelagh PRONUNCIATION: she + la” ENGLISH: Sheela AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Sheela and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Sheela:Play Audio for Sheela Back to Irish Girl Names Popular Irish Girl Names Siobhan Ava Aoife Anna Ciara Caoimhe Niamh Saoirse Maeve Aine View all … Read more

Sean

Meaning of the Irish name Sean. Listen and learn how to pronounce Sean so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name. MEANING: Irish form of John meaning “”God’s gracious gift.”” Shane is a very popular variant of the name in Northern Ireland in memory of Shane O’Neill whose forces won notable victories over the armies of Queen Elizabeth 1st in the sixteenth century. GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Sean PRONUNCIATION: ENGLISH: Shaun, Shawn, Shane AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Sean and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Sean:Play Audio for … Read more

Terry

Meaning of the name Terry. Listen and learn how to pronounce Terry so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: From an Irish name meaning “”one who aids or assists.”” It is usually translated as Terence and Terry, two names that have become strongly associated with Ireland. Turlough O’Carolan was a 17th century blind harpist and composer who wrote one of the most haunting pieces of Irish music, “”O’Carolan’s Concerto.”” GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Terry Turlough Turlach PRONUNCIATION: “tur + la” ENGLISH: Terry AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Terry and … Read more

Thomas

Meaning of the name Thomas. Listen and learn how to pronounce Thomas so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: The Irish form of Thomas, a biblical name meaning “”twin.”” GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Thomas Tomas PRONUNCIATION: “toh + moss” ENGLISH: Thomas AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Thomas and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Thomas:Play Audio for Thomas Back to Irish Boy Names Popular Irish Girl Names Siobhan Ava Aoife Anna Ciara Caoimhe Niamh Saoirse Maeve Aine View all Irish Girl Names Popular Irish Boy Names Aiden Daniel … Read more

Teagan

Meaning of the Irish name Teagan. Listen and learn how to pronounce Teagan so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish girl name. MEANING: The Irish form of the Welsh name Tegwin which means “beautiful.” GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Teagan PRONUNCIATION: ENGLISH: AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Teagan and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Teagan:Play Audio for Teagan Back to Irish Girl Names Popular Irish Girl Names Siobhan Ava Aoife Anna Ciara Caoimhe Niamh Saoirse Maeve Aine View all Irish Girl Names Popular Irish Boy Names Aiden Daniel Sean Conor … Read more

Ultan

Meaning of the Irish name Ultan. Listen and learn how to pronounce Ultan so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name. MEANING: Means, simply, “”an Ulsterman.”” There have been eighteen saints named Ultan, the best-known being St. Ultan of Ardbraccan, (c. 650 AD). Noted for his care of orphans, the poor and the sick he is regarded as the patron saint of children and a hospital for sick children in Dublin is named in his honor. GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Ultan PRONUNCIATION: “”ult + in”” ENGLISH: AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt … Read more

Yseult

Meaning of the Irish name Yseult. Listen and learn how to pronounce Yseult so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish girl name. MEANING: All these variations refer to the famous Irish woman bethrothed to King Mark of Cornwall who fell in love with his nephew Tristan when they drank a love potion by mistake. GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Yseult Isolt Iseult PRONUNCIATION: ee + solt” ENGLISH: AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Yseult and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Yseult:Play Audio for Yseult Back to Irish Girl Names Popular Irish … Read more

William

Meaning of the name William. Listen and learn how to pronounce William so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: The Irish form of William, originally a German name will + helm””desire + helmet”” and suggests “”strong protector.”” It is currently a very fashionable name in Ireland and across the world. GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: William Liam PRONUNCIATION: ENGLISH: William AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce William and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for William:Play Audio for William Back to Irish Boy Names Popular Irish Girl Names Siobhan Ava Aoife Anna Ciara Caoimhe … Read more