We are all very proud of our gorgeous Irish names.
And for good reason – there are some really stunning Gaelic names out there – and the rest of the world are slowly catching on to our secret.
Recently, American baby name website Babynames.com listed these old Irish baby names as ones to watch out for – as US parents are about to fall head over heels with them:
Old Irish baby boy names
Ailill – means “elf” – alternative spelling: Aylil, Aliel, Eylil
Rónán – means “little seal” – alternative spelling: Rohnan, Ronaen
Bran – means “raven” – alternative spelling: Brahn, Brann, Braehn
Finán – means “fair, white” – alternative spelling: Finnen, Faenan
Fáelán – means “young wolf” – alternative spelling: Faylen, Faleh
Old Irish baby girl names
Ailionóra – name borne by several noblewomen – alternative spelling: Alionora, Elionora
Étaín – means “shining” – alternative spelling: Eytan, Ataen
Mór – means “great – alternative spelling: Mohre, Moer
Muirenn – “fair like the sea” – alternative spelling: Mayrenne, Mairenne
Róis – Irish form of “rose” – alternative spelling: Reose
