Barbara in Irish is Gormlaith, meaning “splendid princess.” Say it GORM-lee.
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11 Irish girl names beginning with B, with what each one means and how to say it.
Updated September 2026
There are 11 Irish girl names starting with B here. The ones readers look up most are Blathnaid, Beibhinn and Bronagh.
Most popular in Ireland in 2025
The B names for girls on this page that the most babies were given in 2025, by the Central Statistics Office’s ranking.
Irish girl names starting with B
Beibhinn
pronounced BE-veenBeibhinn means “fair lady.” Two syllables, stress on the first.
More about BeibhinnBevan in Irish is Beibhinn, meaning “fair lady.” Say it BE-veen.
More about BevanBevin in Irish is Beibhinn, meaning “fair lady.” Say it BE-veen.
More about BevinBlaithin
pronounced BLAW-heenBlaithin means “little flower.” Two syllables, stress on the first.
More about BlaithinBlathnaid
pronounced BLAW-nidBlathnaid means “flower, blossom.” Two syllables, stress on the first.
More about BlathnaidBranna
pronounced BRAN-naBranna means “raven.” Two syllables, stress on the first.
More about BrannaBriana
pronounced bree-A-naBriana means “high, noble.” Three syllables, stress on the second.
More about BrianaBrigid
pronounced BRIDGE-idBrigid means “power, vigour, virtue.” Two syllables, stress on the first.
More about BrigidBrona in Irish is Bronagh, meaning “sorrowful.” Say it BRO-nah.
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pronounced BRO-nahBronagh means “sorrowful.” Two syllables, stress on the first.
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