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 Around the Web: 23 popular Irish names and what they mean. Discover 15 Lucky Irish Baby Names For Your Little One! The Irish Post – features Baby … 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 Around the Web: 23 popular Irish … 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