They love our names.
Traditional (and unique) Irish monikers have become more and more popular here at home over the past couple of decades.
But were you aware that we are not the only ones loving Irish names?
New muns and dads across the globe are also opting for Gaelic names for their little ones – and honestly, how cute is that?
Here are just some of the Irish baby names that are right now proving most popular with parents outside of Ireland:
1. Liam
The name Liam is a popular choice both with parents in the US and Canada, as well as new mums and dads in Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
2. Saoirse
This very Irish moniker has started to pop up outside this island too, with many US parents falling in love with the name over the past couple of years.
3. Connor
A very Irish name that is proving very popular with Australian parents too.
4. Ciara
Canadian parents are loving this gorgeous Irish girls' name.
5. Patrick
This classic Irish moniker is a popular choice across the globe, including the US, Canada, New Zealand, Scandinavia, Germany and Australia.
6. Riley
I think we can lay claim to this as being an Irish-y moniker, and parents in the US and Canada are loving it for little girls.
7. Finn
Another Irish name popular with parents in both the US and Canada.
8. Quinn
Rising in popularity across many English-speaking countries.
9. Declan
Just another one of our fine names now being given to boys across the globe.
10. Erin
A nod to our actual little island, this lovely girls moniker is popular with parents across the world.
