Daire

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish boys name Daire How do you pronounce Irish name Daire? What does the Irish name Daire mean? Daire from “fruitful, fertile”. The Brown Bull of Cooley was owned by Daire Mac Fiachn a, and his refusal to sell his bull to Queen Maebh was part of the reason for the fight between the provinces of Ulster and Connacht. At present it is a very popular name in Ireland with all four spellings and it is often used as a girl’s name with the spellings Daire and Dara. What is the Gender for the … Read more

Daithi

Meaning of the Irish name Daithi. Listen and learn how to pronounce Daithi so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name. MEANING: It is an old Irish name meaning “”swiftness, nimbleness.”” Daithi, the last pagan king of Ireland, ruled from 405 AD to 426 AD, and he had twenty-four sons. Along with Crimhthan the Great (366 A.D.) and Niall of the Nine Hostages (379 A.D.) (read the legend) Daithi led Irish fleets to raid the Roman Empire. He was killed by lightning in the Alps and is buried under a standing stone called “”King Daithi’s Stone.”” … Read more

Dalaigh

Meaning of the Irish name Dalaigh. Listen and learn how to pronounce Dalaigh so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name. MEANING: dalach meaning “”frequenter of gatherings”” and refers, therefore to a “”counsellor.”” The Irish Parliament is known as the Dail (pron. “”doyle””), which means “”a gathering.”” GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Dalaigh PRONUNCIATION: “”dawl + ee”” or “”dale + ee”” ENGLISH: Daley, Daly AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Dalaigh and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Dalaigh:Play Audio for Dalaigh Back to Irish Boy Names Popular Irish Girl Names Siobhan Ava Aoife … Read more

Daimhin

Meaning of the Irish name Daimhin. Listen and learn how to pronounce Daimhin so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish girl name. MEANING: From damh “deer” and the diminutive -in it means “little deer.” GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Daimhin PRONUNCIATION: daw + veen” ENGLISH: Davin, Davina AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Daimhin and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Daimhin:Play Audio for Daimhin 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 … Read more

Daley

Meaning of the name Daley. Listen and learn how to pronounce Daley so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: dalach meaning “”frequenter of gatherings”” and refers, therefore to a “”counsellor.”” The Irish Parliament is known as the Dail (pron. “”doyle””), which means “”a gathering.”” GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Daley Dalaigh PRONUNCIATION: “dawl + ee” or “dale + ee” ENGLISH: Daley AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Daley and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Daley:Play Audio for Daley Back to Irish Boy Names Popular Irish Girl Names Siobhan Ava Aoife Anna Ciara … Read more

Daireann

Meaning of the Irish name Daireann. Listen and learn how to pronounce Daireann so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish girl name. MEANING: Meaning “fruitful, bountiful.” In legend, Daireann, a beautiful young woman, fell in love with Fionn Mac Cool (read the legend), a man with many wives. She asked to be his only wife for a year – and then to have the half of his time after that. GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Daireann PRONUNCIATION: dar + rawn” ENGLISH: Darina AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Daireann and read along with … Read more

Daly

Meaning of the name Daly. Listen and learn how to pronounce Daly so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: dalach meaning “”frequenter of gatherings”” and refers, therefore to a “”counsellor.”” The Irish Parliament is known as the Dail (pron. “”doyle””), which means “”a gathering.”” GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Daly Dalaigh PRONUNCIATION: “dawl + ee” or “dale + ee” ENGLISH: Daly AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Daly and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Daly:Play Audio for Daly Back to Irish Boy Names Popular Irish Girl Names Siobhan Ava Aoife Anna Ciara … Read more

Darcy

Meaning of the Irish name Darcy. Listen and learn how to pronounce Darcy so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish girl name. MEANING: In Irish dorcha means “dark, dark-haired” or “descendant of the dark one.” Both a surname and a given name. GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Darcy D’Arcy PRONUNCIATION: ENGLISH: AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Darcy and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Darcy:Play Audio for Darcy Back to Irish Girl Names Popular Irish Girl Names Siobhan Ava Aoife Anna Ciara Caoimhe Niamh Saoirse Maeve Aine View all Irish Girl … Read more

Daniel

Meaning of the name Daniel. Listen and learn how to pronounce Daniel 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: Daniel Donal PRONUNCIATION: ENGLISH: Daniel 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

Darina

Meaning of the name Darina. Listen and learn how to pronounce Darina so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name. MEANING: Meaning “fruitful, bountiful.” In legend, Daireann, a beautiful young woman, fell in love with Fionn Mac Cool (read the legend), a man with many wives. She asked to be his only wife for a year – and then to have the half of his time after that. GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Darina Daireann PRONUNCIATION: dar + rawn” ENGLISH: Darina AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Darina and read along with the … Read more

Davin

Meaning of the name Davin. Listen and learn how to pronounce Davin so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name. MEANING: From damh “deer” and the diminutive -in it means “little deer.” GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Davin Daimhin PRONUNCIATION: daw + veen” ENGLISH: Davin AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Davin and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Davin:Play Audio for Davin 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 … Read more

Dara

Meaning of the name Dara. Listen and learn how to pronounce Dara so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: daire “”fruitful, fertile.”” The Brown Bull of Cooley (read the legend) was owned by Daire Mac Fiachna, and his refusal to sell his bull to Queen Maebh was part of the reason for the fight between the provinces of Ulster and Connacht. At present it is a very popular name in Ireland with all four spellings and it is often used as a girl’s name with the spellings Daire and Dara. GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: … Read more

Davina

Meaning of the name Davina. Listen and learn how to pronounce Davina so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name. MEANING: From damh “deer” and the diminutive -in it means “little deer.” GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Davina Daimhin PRONUNCIATION: daw + veen” ENGLISH: Davina AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Davina and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Davina:Play Audio for Davina 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 … Read more

Daragh

Meaning of the name Daragh. Listen and learn how to pronounce Daragh so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: daire “”fruitful, fertile.”” The Brown Bull of Cooley (read the legend) was owned by Daire Mac Fiachna, and his refusal to sell his bull to Queen Maebh was part of the reason for the fight between the provinces of Ulster and Connacht. At present it is a very popular name in Ireland with all four spellings and it is often used as a girl’s name with the spellings Daire and Dara. GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: … Read more

Dearbhail

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish girls name Dearbhail How do you pronounce Irish name Dearbhail? What does the Irish name Dearbhail mean? From der + fal “daughter of Fal”, “Fal” being an ancient name for Ireland. What is the gender for the Irish name Dearbhail? Girl | Female Is Dearbhail a girls name? Yes, Dearbhail is traditionally given to a girl. How do you spell Dearbhail in Irish? It is spelled “Dearbhail”, “Dearbhal” or “Deirbhile”. How do you pronounce the Irish name Dearbhail? It is pronounced “dare + voll” or “dare + villa”. What is Dearbhail in English? … Read more

Darcy

Meaning of the Irish name Darcy. Listen and learn how to pronounce Darcy so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name. MEANING: From the surname O’Dorchaidhe “”descendant of the dark one.”” GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Darcy Darcie D’Arcy PRONUNCIATION: ENGLISH: AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Darcy and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Darcy:Play Audio for Darcy 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 … Read more

Dechtire

Meaning of the Irish name Dechtire. Listen and learn how to pronounce Dechtire so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish girl name. MEANING: Dechtire was the sister of Conchubar and the mother of Cuchulainn (read the legend). deich means ten and perhaps she was the tenth child. The fairies, “Sive” in Irish, transformed her into a bird but at times she was able to be a woman again and conceived Cuchulainn with the sun-god Lugh. GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Dechtire PRONUNCIATION: deck + tir + ra” ENGLISH: AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt … Read more

Darragh

Meaning of the name Darragh. Learn how to pronounce Darragh so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: daire “”fruitful, fertile.”” The Brown Bull of Cooley (read the legend) was owned by Daire Mac Fiachna, and his refusal to sell his bull to Queen Maebh was part of the reason for the fight between the provinces of Ulster and Connacht. At present it is a very popular name in Ireland with all four spellings and it is often used as a girl’s name with the spellings Daire and Dara. GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Darragh Daire … Read more

Deirdre

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish girls name Deirdre How do you say Deirdre in Irish? What does the Irish name Deirdre mean? The most beautiful woman in ancient Ireland, she was bethrothed to the High King Conchobhar Mac Nessa but she fell in love with his nephew Naoise. Deirdre and Naoise eloped to Scotland where they lived a blissful exile for many years. By offering forgiveness, Conchobhar tricked them into returning to Ulster where Naoise was slain by the jealous Conchobhar. Deirdre threw herself from Conchobhar’s chariot rather than live with the man who had caused Naoise’s death. … Read more

David

Meaning of the name David. Listen and learn how to pronounce David so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: It is an old Irish name meaning “”swiftness, nimbleness.”” Daithi, the last pagan king of Ireland, ruled from 405 AD to 426 AD, and he had twenty-four sons. Along with Crimhthan the Great (366 A.D.) and Niall of the Nine Hostages (379 A.D.) (read the legend) Daithi led Irish fleets to raid the Roman Empire. He was killed by lightning in the Alps and is buried under a standing stone called “”King Daithi’s Stone.”” As in … Read more

Dervla

Meaning of the name Dervla. Listen and learn how to pronounce Dervla so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name. MEANING: From der + fal “daughter of Fal,” “Fal” being an ancient name for Ireland. GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Dervla Dearbhail Dearbhal Deirbhile PRONUNCIATION: dare + voll” “dare + villa” ENGLISH: Dervla AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Dervla and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Dervla:Play Audio for Dervla Back to Irish Girl Names Popular Irish Girl Names Siobhan Ava Aoife Anna Ciara Caoimhe Niamh Saoirse Maeve Aine View all … Read more

Davin

Meaning of the Irish name Davin. Listen and learn how to pronounce Davin so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name. MEANING: From damh + -in meaning “”little deer.”” GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Davin PRONUNCIATION: ENGLISH: AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Davin and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Davin:Play Audio for Davin 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 Liam Oisin View all … Read more

Deaglan

Meaning of the Irish name Deaglan. Listen and learn how to pronounce Deaglan so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name. MEANING: From dag “”good”” and lan “”full”” suggesting “”full of goodness.”” St. Declan was the founder of a monastery at Ardmore in County Waterford and may have preached in Ireland before the arrival of St. Patrick. Many miracles are attributed to a rock on the beach at Ardmore known as St. Declan’s Stone. According to legend, on a trip back from Wales one of his disciples, Runanus, forgot Declan’s sacred bell. But a prayer from Declan and, miraculously, the … Read more

Declan

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish boys name Declan How do you pronounce Irish name Declan? What does the Irish name Declan mean? From dag “good” and lan “full” suggesting “full of goodness”. St. Declan was the founder of a monastery at Ardmore in County Waterford and may have preached in Ireland before the arrival of St. Patrick. Many miracles are attributed to a rock on the beach at Ardmore known as St. Declan’s Stone. According to legend, on a trip back from Wales one of his disciples, Runanus, forgot Declan’s sacred bell. But a prayer from Declan and, miraculously, the stone carried … Read more

Dermot

Meaning of the name Dermot. Listen and learn how to pronounce Dermot so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: “”without enemy.”” The name of early kings, legendary heroes and saints, Diarmuid was the lover of Grainne and the most beloved of that warrior band, the Fianna (read the legend). Grainne, as the daughter of Cormac Mac Airt, the High King of Tara, was betrothed to a much older man, the legendary Fionn Mac Cool (read the legend). When Grainne saw Fionn at the wedding banquet she realised he “”was not for her”” and put a a “”geis,”” … Read more

Derry

Meaning of the Irish name Derry. Listen and learn how to pronounce Derry so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name. MEANING: “”like an oak.”” It is often used as a short version of Derek and Dermot but can be a name in its own right. The city of Derry in Northern Ireland comes from Doire Colmcille, the name of a 6th century monastery. GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Derry PRONUNCIATION: ENGLISH: AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Derry and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Derry:Play Audio for Derry Back to … Read more

Desmond

Meaning of the Irish name Desmond. Listen and learn how to pronounce Desmond so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name. MEANING: Meaning “”one from Desmond,”” Desmond being an area of South Munster, one of the four provinces of Ireland. Popular diminutives are Des and Dessie. GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Desmond PRONUNCIATION: ENGLISH: AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Desmond and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Desmond:Play Audio for Desmond Back to Irish Boy Names Popular Irish Girl Names Siobhan Ava Aoife Anna Ciara Caoimhe Niamh Saoirse Maeve Aine … Read more

Diarmuid

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish boys name Diarmuid How do you pronounce Irish name Diarmuid? What does Diarmuid mean? “Without enemy”. The name of early kings, legendary heroes and saints, Diarmuid was the lover of Grainne and the most beloved of that warrior band, the Fianna (read the legend). Grainne, as the daughter of Cormac Mac Airt, the High King of Tara, was betrothed to a much older man, the legendary Fionn Mac Cool (read the legend). When Grainne saw Fionn at the wedding banquet she realized he “”was not for her”” and put a a “geis”, a spell, on … Read more

Dillon

Meaning of the Irish name Dillon. Listen and learn how to pronounce Dillon so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish 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: Dillon PRONUNCIATION: ENGLISH: Dylan AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Dillon and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Dillon:Play … Read more

Donagh

Meaning of the name Donagh. Listen and learn how to pronounce Donagh so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: donn “”brown”” and cath “”battle”” meaning “”brown-haired warrior.”” Brian Boru’s (read the legend) son Donncha was a High King of Ireland until his death in 1064. GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Donagh Donncha PRONUNCIATION: “done + acka” ENGLISH: Donagh AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Donagh and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Donagh:Play Audio for Donagh Back to Irish Boy Names Popular Irish Girl Names Siobhan Ava Aoife Anna Ciara Caoimhe Niamh Saoirse … Read more

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

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

Donncha

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish boys name Donncha How do you pronounce Irish name Donncha? What does Donncha mean? Donn “brown” and cath “battle” meaning “brown-haired warrior”. Brian Boru’s (read the legend) son Donncha was a High King of Ireland until his death in 1064. What is the Gender for the Irish name Donncha? Boy | Male Is Donncha a boy or girl name? Donncha is traditionally given to a boy. How do you spell Donncha in Irish? It is spelled “Donncha”. How do you pronounce the Irish name Donncha? It is pronounced “done + acka”. What is the English equivalent … Read more

Doolin

Meaning of the name Doolin. Listen and learn how to pronounce Doolin so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: From dubh “”black”” and lan “”blade, sword”” means “”black sword.”” Dubhlainn loved the fairy queen and legendary harpist Aoibhell who gave him her cloak of invisibility to wear in battle. GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Doolin Dubhlainn PRONUNCIATION: “dove + lin” ENGLISH: Doolin AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Doolin and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Doolin:Play Audio for Doolin Back to Irish Boy Names Popular Irish Girl Names Siobhan Ava Aoife Anna Ciara … Read more

Dubhlainn

Meaning of the Irish name Dubhlainn. Listen and learn how to pronounce Dubhlainn so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name. MEANING: From dubh “”black”” and lan “”blade, sword”” means “”black sword.”” Dubhlainn loved the fairy queen and legendary harpist Aoibhell who gave him her cloak of invisibility to wear in battle. GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Dubhlainn PRONUNCIATION: “”dove + lin”” ENGLISH: Doolin AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Dubhlainn and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Dubhlainn:Play Audio for Dubhlainn Back to Irish Boy Names Popular Irish Girl Names Siobhan Ava Aoife Anna … 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