Baby Names of Ireland

Irish Baby Names

Meanings, pronunciations and origins for 346 Irish names for girls and boys.

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The stories behind the names

Many Irish names come from the old legends. Pupils at Coolderry National School in Co. Offaly retold them for us, with their own artwork.

Legend of Nial of the Nine Hostages, pupil artwork from Coolderry National SchoolLegend of Nial of the Nine HostagesNames in this story: Patrick, Niall, Fionn, Fergus, AilillThe Legend of The Children of Lir, pupil artwork from Coolderry National SchoolThe Legend of The Children of LirNames in this story: Patrick, AoifeThe Tain, pupil artwork from Coolderry National SchoolThe TainNames in this story: Maeve, Daire, Conor, Ailill
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