A Names – Irish names starting with A

View the meaning and learn how pronounce Irish baby names starting with A. Each A name has spoken audio so you can listen as names that start with A are read and get the correct Irish pronunciation and meaning.

Aedan

Meaning of the Irish name Aedan. Listen and learn how to pronounce Aedan so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name. MEANING: A diminutive form of the name Aed meaning “”fire”” and would imply “”born of fire.”” It became a popular name in honour of St. Aidan of Iona (c. 630 AD) who founded a famous monastery on the island of Lindisfarne which he used as a base to evangalize the North of England. In art Aidan is usually represented as a stag, a reference to the legend that he saved a deer that was being … Read more

Aengus

Meaning of the Irish name Aengus. Listen and learn how to pronounce Aengus so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name. MEANING: From aon “”excellent”” and gus “”strength, vigor.”” Aengus was the god of love and of youth. His words were as sweet as honey, attracting bees and birds. He fell deeply in love with a beautiful girl he saw in a dream and passed through many trials, including turning himself into a swan, to win her love. The poet William Butler Yeats immortalised his search in “”The Song of Wandering Aengus:”” I went out to the hazel wood, Because … Read more

Aidan

Meaning of the name Aidan. Listen and learn how to pronounce Aidan so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: A diminutive form of the name Aed meaning “”fire”” and would imply “”born of fire.”” It became a popular name in honour of St. Aidan of Iona (c. 630 AD) who founded a famous monastery on the island of Lindisfarne which he used as a base to evangalize the North of England. In art Aidan is usually represented as a stag, a reference to the legend that he saved a deer that was being hunted by … Read more

Aiden

Meaning of the name Aiden. Listen and learn how to pronounce Aiden so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: A diminutive form of the name Aed meaning “”fire”” and would imply “”born of fire.”” It became a popular name in honour of St. Aidan of Iona (c. 630 AD) who founded a famous monastery on the island of Lindisfarne which he used as a base to evangalize the North of England. In art Aidan is usually represented as a stag, a reference to the legend that he saved a deer that was being hunted by … Read more

Ailbe

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish boys name Ailbe How do you pronounce Irish name Ailbe? What does Ailbe mean? From an old Irish word meaning “white”, the 6th century St. Ailbe was associated with the monastery at Emly in County Tipperary. The local people requested that he bless a river that had no fish. St. Ailbe did and that very day the river was filled with an abundance of fish. The people built five churches in St. Ailbe’s honor at the best fishing spots along the river. Ailbe may be used for a boy or a girl. What … Read more

Ailill

Meaning of the Irish name Ailill. Listen and learn how to pronounce Ailill so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name. MEANING: From the Irish ailleacht “”beauty.”” Ailill was the young husband of Queen Maebh, chosen by her because he was “”a man without meaness, fear or jealosy, a match for my own greatness.”” His argument with Maebh over who had the greater herd of cattle led to The Cattle Raid of Cooley (read the legend), one of the greatest epic tales in Irish mythology. GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Ailill PRONUNCIATION: “”all + yill”” ENGLISH: AUDIO: (Listen … Read more

Alby

Meaning of the name Alby. Listen and learn how to pronounce Alby so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: From an old Irish word meaning “”white,”” the 6th century St. Ailbe was associated with the monastery at Emly in County Tipperary. The local people requested that he bless a river that had no fish. St. Ailbe did and that very day the river was filled with an abundance of fish. The people built five churches in St. Ailbe’s honor at the best fishing spots along the river. Ailbe may be used for a boy or … Read more

Alroy

Meaning of the Irish name Alroy. Listen and learn how to pronounce Alroy so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name. MEANING: From rua “”red”” and would make an appropriate name for a red-headed child. GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Alroy PRONUNCIATION: ENGLISH: AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Alroy and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Alroy:Play Audio for Alroy 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 … Read more

Ardan

Meaning of the Irish name Ardan. Listen and learn how to pronounce Ardan so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name. MEANING: From ardanach meaning “”high aspiration.”” Ardan was one of the sons of Usna who helped Deirdre escape to Scotland so that she would not be forced to marry King Conchobhar MacNessa. GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Ardan PRONUNCIATION: “”are + dawn”” ENGLISH: AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Ardan and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Ardan:Play Audio for Ardan Back to Irish Boy Names Popular Irish Girl Names Siobhan Ava … Read more

Art

Meaning of the Irish name Art. Listen and learn how to pronounce Art so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name. MEANING: In Ireland a seperate name from Arthur it comes from an ancient word for “”a bear,”” used in the sense of “”outstanding warrior”” or “”champion.”” A pagan High King of Ireland, Art’s rule was so honest that two angels hovered over him in battle. GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Art PRONUNCIATION: ENGLISH: Arthur AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Art and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Art:Play Audio … Read more

Arthur

Meaning of the name Arthur. Listen and learn how to pronounce Arthur so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: In Ireland a seperate name from Arthur it comes from an ancient word for “”a bear,”” used in the sense of “”outstanding warrior”” or “”champion.”” A pagan High King of Ireland, Art’s rule was so honest that two angels hovered over him in battle. GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Arthur Art PRONUNCIATION: ENGLISH: Arthur AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Arthur and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Arthur:Play Audio for … Read more

Aednat

Meaning of the Irish name Aednat. Listen and learn how to pronounce Aednat so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish girl name. MEANING: The feminine of the name Aidan meaning “little fire.” GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Aednat PRONUNCIATION: ey + nit” ENGLISH: Enat, Ena AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Aednat and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Aednat:Play Audio for Aednat 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

Aibhlinn

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish girls name Aibhlinn How do you pronounce Irish name Aibhlinn? What does the Irish name Aibhlinn mean? A name thought to have Norman roots that means “wished-for” or “longed-for child”. What is the gender for the Irish name Aibhlinn? Girl | Female Is Aibhlinn a girls name? Yes, Aibhlinn is traditionally given to a girl. How do you spell Aibhlinn in Irish? It is spelled “Aibhlinn” or “Aibhilin”. How do you pronounce the Irish name Aibhlinn? It is pronounced “ave + leen”. What is Aibhlinn in English? While similar, variations in English include … Read more

Aibreann

Meaning of the Irish name Aibreann. Listen and learn how to pronounce Aibreann so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish girl name. MEANING: Aibreann is April in the Irish language. GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Aibreann Aibrean PRONUNCIATION: ab + rawn” ENGLISH: AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Aibreann and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Aibreann:Play Audio for Aibreann 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

Aideen

Meaning of the Irish name Aideen. Listen and learn how to pronounce Aideen so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish girl name. MEANING: Formed like Aidan from aed ”fire.” Aideen loved her husband Oscar, a grandson of Fionn Mac Cool (read the legend), so much that when he fell in battle she died of a broken heart. GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Aideen PRONUNCIATION: ay + deen” ENGLISH: AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Aideen and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Aideen:Play Audio for Aideen Back to Irish Girl Names Popular Irish Girl … Read more

Ailbe

Meaning of the Irish name Ailbe. Listen and learn how to pronounce Ailbe so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish girl name. MEANING: From an old Irish word meaning “white,” the 6th century St. Ailbe was associated with the monastery at Emly in County Tipperary. The local people requested that he bless a river that had no fish. St. Ailbe did and that very day the river was filled with an abundance of fish. The people built five churches in St. Ailbe’s honor at the best fishing spots along the river. Ailbe may be used for a … Read more

Aileen

Meaning of the Irish name Aileen. Listen and learn how to pronounce Aileen so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish girl name. MEANING: Ancient Irish name from ail ”noble.” GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Aileen Ailene PRONUNCIATION: ay + leen” ENGLISH: AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Aileen and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Aileen:Play Audio for Aileen 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 Niall Cian … Read more

Ailis

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish girls name Ailis How To Pronounce Ailis? What is the meaning and origin of Ailis? Irish version of the Norman Alice or Alicia from Elizabeth “God is my oath.” What is the Gender for the Irish name Ailis? Girl | Female How do you spell it in Irish? Ailis Ailish Eilis Eilish What are some other Irish names and spellings similar Ailis? Ailish, Eilis, Eilish What is the phonetic pronunciation and spelling of Ailis? “ay + lish” What is the english equivalent names of Ailis? None known. Next: Popular Irish Girl Names Siobhan … Read more

Aine

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish girls name Aine How do you pronounce Irish name AINE? What does the Irish name Aine mean? 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.” What is the Gender for the Irish name Aine? Girl | Female Is Aine a girls name? Yes, Aine … Read more

Alannah

Meaning of the Irish name Alannah. Listen and learn how to pronounce Alannah so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish girl name. MEANING: Adding a to leanbh, the word for “child” in Irish, brings a sense of warmth – “O child” or “darling child.” A favored name in Ireland with all three spellings. GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Alannah Alanna Alana PRONUNCIATION: a + lan + a” ENGLISH: AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Alannah and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Alannah:Play Audio for Alannah Back to Irish Girl Names Popular Irish Girl Names … Read more

Alby

Meaning of the name Alby. Listen and learn how to pronounce Alby so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name. MEANING: From an old Irish word meaning “white,” the 6th century St. Ailbe was associated with the monastery at Emly in County Tipperary. The local people requested that he bless a river that had no fish. St. Ailbe did and that very day the river was filled with an abundance of fish. The people built five churches in St. Ailbe’s honor at the best fishing spots along the river. Ailbe may be used for a boy or … Read more

Anna

Meaning of the name Anna. Listen and learn how to pronounce Anna 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: Anna Aine PRONUNCIATION: awn + ye” ENGLISH: Anna Back to Irish Girl Names … Read more

Anya

Meaning of the name Anya. Listen and learn how to pronounce Anya 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: Anya Aine PRONUNCIATION: awn + ye” ENGLISH: Anya AUDIO: (Listen to the late … Read more

Aoibheann

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish girls name Aoibheann How do you pronounce Irish name Aoibheann? What does the Irish name Aoibheann mean? Aoibheann means “pleasant, beautiful sheen, of radiant beauty”. Often interpreted as “little Eve”. One Aoibheann was the mother of St. Enda of Aran who died c. 530 AD. What is the Gender for the Irish name Aoibheann? Girl | Female Is Aoibheann a girls name? Yes, Aoibheann is traditionally given to a girl. How do you spell Aoibheann in Irish? It is spelled “Aoibheann”. How do you pronounce Irish name Aoibheann? It is pronounced “eve + … Read more

Aoife

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish girls name Aoife HOW DO YOU PRONOUNCE IRISH NAME AOIFE? What does the Irish name Aoife mean? Beautiful, radiant, joyful.” Known as the greatest woman warrior in the world, 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 Aoife? Girl | Female Is Aoife a girls … Read more

Ashling

Meaning of the Irish name Ashling. Listen and learn how to pronounce Ashling so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish girl name. MEANING: From aislinge which means “a vision” or “a dream,” Aisling is the name given to a popular poetic genre from the 17th and 18th centuries in which Ireland is personified as a beautiful woman in peril. A very popular name in Ireland now. GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Ashling Aislin Aislinn PRONUNCIATION: ash + ling” ENGLISH: AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Ashling and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Ashling:Play … Read more

Ava

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish girls name Ava VIDEO OF HOW TO PRONOUCE Ava (Aoife in Irish)? What does the Irish name Ava mean? Beautiful, radiant, joyful.” Known as the greatest woman warrior in the world, Aoife (Ava) 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 Ava? Girl | Female Is … Read more