Irish Girl Names Starting with B

Barbara in Irish is Gormlaith, pronounced GORM-lee, meaning “splendid princess.”

A blend of bean “woman, lady” and finn “fair, white” originally described Viking women. Brian Boru’s mother was called Beibhinn and he named his daughter for her.

Bevan in Irish is Beibhinn, pronounced BE-veen, meaning “fair lady.”

Bevin in Irish is Beibhinn, pronounced BE-veen, meaning “fair lady.”

Bláithín means “little flower,” from the Irish bláth, “flower,” with the diminutive ending -ín.

Blath means “flower, blossom.” In legend, Blaithnaid, the reluctant wife of Curai Mac Daire, loved Cuchulainn, her husband’s rival.

Branna is a modern feminine name formed from Bran, an old Irish name meaning “raven.” It is not a traditional Irish name in its own right.

Briana is a feminine form of Brian, the name of Brian Boru, the high king who was killed at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014. The meaning of Brian is uncertain.

The name Brigid from brigh meaning “power, vigour, virtue” epitomizes the Irish genius for layering old and new.

The name Brigid from brigh meaning “power, vigour, virtue” epitomizes the Irish genius for layering old and new.

Brona in Irish is Bronagh, pronounced BRO-nah, meaning “sorrowful.”

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.