Barbara

Meaning of the name Barbara. Listen and learn how to pronounce Barbara so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name. MEANING: Anglicized as Barbara. May come from gorm “illustrious” or “splendid” and flaith “queen, princess.” Lady Gormlaith, a legendary beauty, was queen of the Danes in Ireland as wife of Olaf, The Viking leader of Dublin; later she was wife of Malachy II, king of Ulster and finally married Brian Boru (read the legend), king of Munster and later king of all Ireland. Her three sons, Sitric, Murdach and Donough continued to rule Ireland after The Battle … Read more

Beibhinn

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish girls name Beibhinn How do you pronounce Irish name Beibhinn? What does the Irish name Beibhinn mean? A blend of bean “woman, lady” and finn ”fair, white” originally described Viking women. Brian Boru’s (read the legend) mother was called Beibhinn and he named his daughter for her. In legend, the golden-haired giantess Beibhinn sought sanctuary with Fionn Mac Cool (read the legend) so she would not have to marry the giant “Hugh The Splendid”. What is the Gender for the Irish name Beibhinn? Girl | Female Is Beibhinn a girls name? Yes, Beibhinn is traditionally given to … Read more

Bevan

Meaning of the name Bevan. Listen and learn how to pronounce Bevan so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name. MEANING: A blend of bean ”woman, lady” and finn ”fair, white” originally described Viking women. Brian Boru‘s (read the legend) mother was called Beibhinn and he named his daughter for her. In legend, the golden-haired giantess Beibhinn sought sanctuary with Fionn Mac Cool (read the legend) so she would not have to marry the giant “Hugh The Splendid.” GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Bevan Beibhinn PRONUNCIATION: be + veen” ENGLISH: Bevan AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce … Read more

Bevin

Meaning of the name Bevin. Listen and learn how to pronounce Bevin so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name. MEANING: A blend of bean ”woman, lady” and finn ”fair, white” originally described Viking women. Brian Boru‘s (read the legend) mother was called Beibhinn and he named his daughter for her. In legend, the golden-haired giantess Beibhinn sought sanctuary with Fionn Mac Cool (read the legend) so she would not have to marry the giant “Hugh The Splendid.” GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Bevin Beibhinn PRONUNCIATION: be + veen” ENGLISH: Bevin AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce … Read more

Blathnaid

Blathnaid pronunciation, meaning and origin of the Irish girls name. How do you pronounce the Irish girls name Blathnaid? What does the Irish name Blathnaid mean? Blath means “flower, blossom”. In legend, Blaithnaid, the reluctant wife of Curai Mac Daire, loved Cuchulainn (read the legend), her husband’s rival. She revealed the secret entrance to her husband’s fortress to him by milking her cow and letting the milk run down the hill into a stream. Cuchulainn followed the stream, raided the fortress and rescued Blathnaid. What is the gender for the Irish name Blathnaid? Girl | Female Is Blathnaid a girls name? Yes, … Read more

Branna

Meaning of the Irish name Branna. Listen and learn how to pronounce Branna so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish girl name. MEANING: From bran ”raven,” a way of saying “beauty with hair as dark as a raven.” GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Branna Brannagh PRONUNCIATION: bran + na” ENGLISH: AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Branna and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Branna:Play Audio for Branna Back to Irish Girl Names Around the Web: 23 popular Irish names and what they mean. Discover 15 Lucky Irish Baby Names For Your Little One! … Read more

Briana

Meaning of the Irish name Briana. Listen and learn how to pronounce Briana so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish girl name. MEANING: “noble, virtuous.” The feminine of Brian. GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Briana Brianna PRONUNCIATION: bree + a + na” ENGLISH: AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Briana and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Briana:Play Audio for Briana Back to Irish Girl 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 … Read more

Brigid

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish girls name Brigid How To Pronounce Brigid? What is the meaning and origin of Brigid? The name Brigid from brigh meaning “power, vigour, virtue” epitomizes the Irish genius for layering old and new. The main female deity of the Celts, Brigid made the land fruitful and animals multiply, she blessed poets and blacksmiths. Her namesake St. Brigid of Kildare carried her powers into the Christian era. The stories of Brigid’s compassion and miracles are told now as they have been for more than 1500 years in every part of Ireland. She is equal in esteem … Read more

Brigit

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish girls name Brigit How To Pronounce Brigit? What is the meaning and origin of Brigit? The name Brigid from brigh meaning “power, vigour, virtue” epitomizes the Irish genius for layering old and new. The main female deity of the Celts, Brigid made the land fruitful and animals multiply, she blessed poets and blacksmiths. Her namesake St. Brigid of Kildare carried her powers into the Christian era. The stories of Brigid’s compassion and miracles are told now as they have been for more than 1500 years in every part of Ireland. She is equal in esteem … Read more

Brona

Meaning of the name Brona. Listen and learn how to pronounce Brona so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name. MEANING: Though rooted in bronach ”sad, sorrowful” St. Bronagh must have been a popular figure in her home area of County Down where her bell is venerated because so many girls in that area are named for her now as they have been for over 1000 years. GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Brona Bronagh PRONUNCIATION: bro + nah” ENGLISH: Brona AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Brona and read along with the meaning) Back to … Read more

Bronagh

Bronagh pronunciation, meaning and origin of the Irish girls name. How do you pronounce the Irish girls name Bronagh? What does the Irish name Bronagh mean? Though rooted in bronach “sad, sorrowful” St. Bronagh must have been a popular figure in her home area of County Down where her bell is venerated because so many girls in that area are named for her now as they have been for over 1000 years. What is the gender for the Irish name Bronagh? Girl | Female Is Bronagh a girls name? Yes, Bronagh is traditionally given to a girl. How do you spell Bronagh … Read more