Siobhan

Siobhan pronunciation, meaning and origin of the Irish girls name. How do you pronounce the Irish girls name Siobhan? What does the Irish name Siobhan mean? Siobhan is another Irish form of Joan meaning “God is gracious.” A popular name in Ireland where the anglicised versions are often used. Siobhan McKenna, an Irish actress who died in 1986, was considered by many as a woman who personified all that was good about being Irish. What is the gender for the Irish name Siobhan? Girl | Female Is Siobhan a girls name? Yes, Siobhan is traditionally given to a girl. How … 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 Around the Web: … 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

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

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

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

Catherine

Meaning of the name Catherine. Listen and learn how to pronounce Catherine so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name. MEANING: Devotion to St. Catherine came to Ireland with Christianity. Revered for her courage and purity, Catherine in the Irish form, Cathleen, became such a popular name that W. B. Yeats chose it for the heroine of his 1899 play “The Countess Cathleen” which was inspired by an Irish folktale. In a time of famine the Devil offers food to the starving poor in exchange for their souls. But Cathleen convinces Satan to take her soul instead. … Read more

Claire

Meaning of the Irish name Claire. Listen and learn how to pronounce Claire so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish girl name. MEANING: A medieval name derived from Latin clarus ”clear, bright, famous.” St. Claire, a follower of St. Francis of Assisi, who left her wealthy family to found the order of nuns known as the “Poor Clares,” has always been very respected in Ireland and the name is still popular today. GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Claire Clare PRONUNCIATION: ENGLISH: AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Claire and read along with the meaning)Play Audio … Read more

Daire

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish boys name Daire How do you pronounce Irish name Daire? What does the Irish name Daire mean? Daire from “fruitful, fertile”. The Brown Bull of Cooley was owned by Daire Mac Fiachn a, and his refusal to sell his bull to Queen Maebh was part of the reason for the fight between the provinces of Ulster and Connacht. At present it is a very popular name in Ireland with all four spellings and it is often used as a girl’s name with the spellings Daire and Dara. What is the Gender for the … Read more

Deirdre

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish girls name Deirdre How do you say Deirdre in Irish? What does the Irish name Deirdre mean? The most beautiful woman in ancient Ireland, she was bethrothed to the High King Conchobhar Mac Nessa but she fell in love with his nephew Naoise. Deirdre and Naoise eloped to Scotland where they lived a blissful exile for many years. By offering forgiveness, Conchobhar tricked them into returning to Ulster where Naoise was slain by the jealous Conchobhar. Deirdre threw herself from Conchobhar’s chariot rather than live with the man who had caused Naoise’s death. … Read more

Eileen

Meaning of the name Eileen. Listen and learn how to pronounce Eileen so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name. MEANING: aoibheann “pleasant, beautiful, radiant.” “Eibhlin a Ruan” was a 17th century love-song composed by the harpist Cearbhall O’Dalaigh who used it to persuade his beloved to elope with him on her wedding day and it is still a popular piece of music at Irish weddings. GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Eileen Eibhleann Eibhlin PRONUNCIATION: ave + linn” or “eve + linn” ENGLISH: Eileen AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Eileen and read … Read more

Elaine

Meaning of the name Elaine. Listen and learn how to pronounce Elaine so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name. MEANING: aoibheann “pleasant, beautiful, radiant.” “Eibhlin a Ruan” was a 17th century love-song composed by the harpist Cearbhall O’Dalaigh who used it to persuade his beloved to elope with him on her wedding day and it is still a popular piece of music at Irish weddings. GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Elaine Eibhleann Eibhlin PRONUNCIATION: ave + linn” or “eve + linn” ENGLISH: Elaine AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Elaine and read … Read more

Eva

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish girls name Eva VIDEO OF HOW TO PRONOUCE Eva (Aoife in Irish): What is the meaning and origin of Eva? Beautiful, radiant, joyful.” Known as the greatest woman warrior in the world, Eva or 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 Eva? Girl | … Read more

Hannah

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

Karen

Meaning of the name Karen. Listen and learn how to pronounce Karen so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name. MEANING: From the Gaelic cara + the diminutive -in meaning “little friend or little beloved.” Caireann Chasdubh (“Cairenn of the Dark Curly Hair”) was the mother of the legendary warrior Niall of the Nine Hostages (read the legend) and thus was the maternal ancestor of the high kings of Ireland. GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Karen Caireann Cairenn Ciaran PRONUNCIATION: care + in” ENGLISH: Karen AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Karen and read along with the meaning)Play Audio … Read more

Maeve

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish girls name Maeve How Is Maeve Pronounced? What does the Irish name Maeve mean? From an old Irish name Madb (or Medb), “the cause of great joy” or “she who intoxicates”. The great warrior queen of Connacht and embodiment of sovereignity she stars in Ireland’s greatest epic “The Cattle Raid of Cooley” (read the legend). She left king Conchobhar Mac Nessa for Ailill because “you are a man without meaness, fear or jealousy, a match for my own greatness”. But the couple quarrelled over who had the most possessions. Maebh’s bull had defected … Read more

Maire

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish girls name Maire How do you pronounce Irish name Maire? What does the Irish name Maire mean? The name that was used in Ireland for Our Lady was Muire and interestingly, her name was so honored that it was rarely used as a first name until the end of the fifteenth century. Then Maire became acceptable as a given name but the spelling Muire was reserved for the Blessed Mother. What is the Gender for the Irish name Maire? Girl | Female Is Maire a girls name? Yes, Maire is traditionally given to … Read more

Margaret

Meaning of the name Margaret. Listen and learn how to pronounce Margaret so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name. MEANING: The Irish form of Margaret, it became popular around the fourteenth century. GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Margaret Mairead Muiread PRONUNCIATION: “mawr + aid” , “mur + aid” ENGLISH: Margaret AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Margaret and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Margaret:Play Audio for Margaret Back to Irish Girl Names Around the Web: 23 popular Irish names and what they mean. Discover 15 Lucky Irish Baby Names For Your … Read more

Mary

Meaning of the name Mary. Listen and learn how to pronounce Mary so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name. MEANING: The name that was used in Ireland for Our Lady was Muire and interestingly, her name was so honored that it was rarely used as a first name until the end of the fifteenth century. Then Maire became acceptable as a given name but the spelling Muire was reserved for the Blessed Mother. GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Mary Maire PRONUNCIATION: my + ra” ENGLISH: Mary AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce … Read more

Melissa

Meaning of the name Melissa. Listen and learn how to pronounce Melissa so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name. MEANING: maol + Iosa “follower of Jesus.” A name first used by clerics as early as the tenth century. It is used for boys and girls. GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Melissa Maolisa PRONUNCIATION: mail + issa” ENGLISH: Melissa AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Melissa and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Melissa:Play Audio for Melissa Back to Irish Girl Names Around the Web: 23 popular Irish names and what they … Read more

Niamh

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish girls name Niamh How do you pronounce Irish name Niamh? What does the Irish name Niamh mean? Niamh “radiance, lustre, brightness.” The daughter of the sea god Manannan. What is the Gender for the Irish name Niamh? Girl | Female Is Niamh a girls name? Yes, Niamh is traditionally given to a girl. How do you spell Niamh in Irish? It is spelled “Niamh”. How do you pronounce Irish name Niamh? It is pronounced “nee + iv” or “neev”. What is the english equivalent names of Niamh? While similar, variations in English include … Read more

Nuala

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish girls name Nuala How To Pronounce Nuala? What is the meaning and origin of Nuala? It is really a shortened version of Fionnuala and in Ireland it is more widely used than Fionnuala. Meaning “fair shouldered, exceptionally lovely,” the name has been in existence since the 13th century. What is the Gender for the Irish name Nuala? Girl | Female How do you spell it in Irish? Nuala What is the phonetic pronunciation and spelling of Nuala? “noo + la” What is the english equivalent names of Nuala? None known Next: Around the … Read more

Shavon

Meaning of the name Shavon. Listen and learn how to pronounce Shavon so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name. MEANING: Siobhan is another Irish form of Joan meaning “God is gracious.” A popular name in Ireland where the anglicised versions are often used. Siobhan McKenna, an Irish actress who died in 1986, was considered by many as a woman who personified all that was good about being Irish. GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Shavon Siobhan PRONUNCIATION: shiv + awn” ENGLISH: Shavon AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Shavon and read along with … Read more

Sinead

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish girls name Sinead How is Sinead pronounced? Where does the name Sinead come from and what is the meaning? Sinead is the Irish form of Jane, meaning “God is gracious”. What is the Gender for the Irish name Sinead? Girl | Female Is Sinead a girls name? Yes, Sinead is traditionally given to a girl. Are Sorcha and Saoirse the same name? No they are different names. Sorcha comes from the meaning “bright, radiant, light”, while Saoirse is from the Irish word “saoirse” meaning “freedom, liberty”. How do you spell Sinead in Irish? … Read more