This list of Irish-language given names shows Irish language

Irish language

Irish , also known as Irish Gaelic, is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family, originating in Ireland and historically spoken by the Irish people. Irish is now spoken as a first language by a minority of Irish people, as well as being a second language of a larger proportion of...

 (Gaeilge) given names and their Anglicized forms, Latinized forms, or English-language equivalents.

Some English-language names are derived from the Irish language—for example, Kathleen from Caitlín. Conversely, some Irish-language names are derived from the English-language—for example, Éamon from Edmund. Many Irish-language names have English-language equivalents, because both names may be derived from a common name of another language. For example, the Irish-language Máire and English-language Mary are both derived from the French language. Sometimes Irish-language names have equivalents in other languages, which are not etymologically related. For example Áine (a traditional Irish-language name meaning "brightness" or "radiance") is used as a form of Anne (which is ultimately from the Hebrew-language

Hebrew language

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, meaning "he [God] has favoured me [i.e.] with a child]"). Many Irish-language given names are traditional and have no real equivalents in the English language (other than their Anglicized, or Latinized spelling variations). During the Irish revival some Irish-language names, which had fallen out of use, were revived. Certain names are recent creations—such as Saoirse.

Native feminine names

Gaeilge name	Anglicized form and/or English-language equivalent	Notes on Gaeilge name	Ref
Aibhilín Eibhlín(n) Eibhlin(n)	Evlin, Eveleen, Evelyn (anglicizations)
Affraic Affraic Affraic is an Irish language female given name.Affraic is attested as a name borne by women of Gaelic background, between the 8th and 15th centuries. It continues to be used in present-day Ireland.-Bearers of the name:* Affraic of Kildare, died 743....
Aíbhinn Aoibhin Aíbinn -Bearers of the name:* Aíbinn ingen Donnchadha, died 950.* Aíbinn ingen Duinn Oilen, died 1014.* Aíbinn Ní Conchobhair, died 1066.-External links:* http://medievalscotland.org/kmo/AnnalsIndex/Feminine/Aibinn.shtml...	Evin (anglicization)
Ailbhe	Alvy, Elva (anglicizations)
Áine Áine (given name) -People with this name:* Áine Ní Murchadha, Princess of Leinster, fl. 1169.* Áine Ní Duinn Sleibhe, Queen of Airgíalla, died 1171.* Áine Ní Diarmata, died 1316.* Áine Ní Raighilligh, died 1325.* Áine Níc Con Mara, died 1381.* Áine Bean Uí Eoghain, died 1382....	Anya (anglicization), Anne Anne Anne, alternatively spelled Ane or Ann is a form of the Latin female given name Anna. This in turn is a representation of the Hebrew Hannah or Hanani, meaning 'He [= God] has favoured me', the name of the mother of the prophet Samuel. Anne is a common name in France.It is sometimes used as a male...  (equivalent)	Sometimes used as a Gaeilge equivalent of Anne, however it is etymologically unrelated.
Aisling Aisling The aisling , or vision poem, is a poetic genre that developed during the late 17th and 18th centuries in Irish language poetry... Aislin Aislinn	Ashlin, Ashling (Anglicizations)	A modern name, adopted during the Irish revival of the 20th century. In some cases Ashlyn is an altered form of Ashling.
Aithche	Atty (anglicization)
Aodhnait	Enat, Ena (anglicizations)	Feminine diminutive of Aodh, equivalent to the masculine Aodhán.
Aoibheann Aoibhinn	Eavan (anglicization)
Aoibhe	Eve Eve (name) Eve is an English given name for a female, derived from Eva, in turn originating with Hebrew חַוָּה . The traditional meaning of Eve is 'living'....  (equivalent)	Gaeilge equivalent of Eve.
Aoife Aoife Aoife, earlier Aífe , is an Irish feminine given name. The name is probably derived from the Irish aoibh, meaning "beauty", "pleasure" or "radiant goddess", although the name has also be associated with the Gaulish goddess Esuvia. The name is sometimes Anglicised as Eva...	Eva Eva (name) Eva is a female given name, the Latinate counterpart of English Eve, derived from a Hebrew name meaning "life" or "living one." It can also mean full of Life or mother of life. It is the standard biblical form of Eve in many European languages.-Popularity:...  (anglicization)
Athracht	Attracta (latinization)
Barrdhubh Barrdhubh -Bearers of the name:* Barrdhubh Ní Ruairc, died 1373.* Barrdhubh Ní Findbairr, died 1418.* Barrdhubh Ní Ruairc, died 1431.* Barrdhubh Ní Fhialain, died 1478.-External links:* http://medievalscotland.org/kmo/AnnalsIndex/Feminine/Aibinn.shtml...	Barduv (anglicization)
Bébhinn	Bevin (anglicization), Vivian (equivalent)
Bláth, Bláthnaid (dim. Diminutive In language structure, a diminutive, or diminutive form , is a formation of a word used to convey a slight degree of the root meaning, smallness of the object or quality named, encapsulation, intimacy, or endearment... )	Blanid (anglicization) Flora, Florence (equivalents)
Blinne	Blinna (anglicization), Blanche Blanche (given name) Blanche is a feminine given name. It means "white" in French, derived from the Late Latin word "blancus", which is itself of Germanic origin, one of a number of words designating colours - others are words for "grey" and "brown" - which are thought to have been borrowed into Latin to classify...  (equivalent)
Bríd Brighid Brigid In Irish mythology, Brigit or Brighid was the daughter of the Dagda and one of the Tuatha Dé Danann. She was the wife of Bres of the Fomorians, with whom she had a son, Ruadán....  (older spelling), Brídín (dim. Diminutive In language structure, a diminutive, or diminutive form , is a formation of a word used to convey a slight degree of the root meaning, smallness of the object or quality named, encapsulation, intimacy, or endearment... ), Brighdín (dim. Diminutive In language structure, a diminutive, or diminutive form , is a formation of a word used to convey a slight degree of the root meaning, smallness of the object or quality named, encapsulation, intimacy, or endearment... )	Bridget Bridget (given name) Bridget or Brigid is a Celtic/Irish female name derived from the noun brígh, meaning "power, strength, vigor, virtue." An alternate meaning of the name is "exalted one"... , Brigid, Brigit, Bridie, Breeda (anglicizations)	Bridget, Brigit and Brigid are based on the older forms Brigit or Briġit.
Brónach Brónach Saint Brónach , sometimes anglicised to Bronagh, was an Irish holywoman, reputed founder and patron saint of Cell Brónche , now Kilbroney in County Down....	Bronagh (anglicization)
Cacht Cacht -Bearers of the name:* Cacht dercu Corco Cullu, Queen of Connacht, fl. late 7th century.* Cacht ingen Cellaig, Queen of Ailech, fl. late 7th century* Cacht ingen Ragnaill, Queen of Munster or Queen of Ireland, married 1032, died 1054....
Caoimhe	Keeva (anglicization)
Caoilfhionn	Keelin (anglicization)
Ciannait	Kinnat, Keenat (anglicizations)	Feminine diminutive of Cian, equivalent to the masculine Cianán.
Ciara Ciara (given name) Ciara is a popular Irish language female name and was tenth on the list of most popular names given to baby girls in Ireland in 2006. It is the feminine version of the name Ciarán, meaning "black" in Irish Gaelic, and was also the name of Saint Ciara, a seventh century Irish saint venerated by the...	Keira Keira (given name) Keira is a female given name. It is an anglicized version of Ciara, the name of a 7th century saint, and means 'dark' in Irish Gaelic....  (equivalent)	A modern name. A feminine form of Ciarán.
Clíona Cliodhna Cliodhna Clíodhna is a Queen of the Banshees of the Tuatha Dé Danann. In Irish literature, Cleena of Carrigcleena is the potent banshee that rules as queen over the sheoques of South Munster, or Desmond. She is the principal goddess of this country...  (older spelling)	Cleena (anglicization)
Clodagh Clodagh Clodagh is a female given name of Irish origin.It comes from the River Clodagh, which goes through County Tipperary and County Waterford in Ireland. The river has sometimes been spelled Clodaigh. Like many rivers in Ireland its name is also associated with a female deity...		A modern name. May sometimes be used as a Gaeilge form of the Latin Clodia (which is a form of Claudia).
Cobhlaith Cobhlaith Cobhlaith is an Irish language female given name.-Bearers of the name:* Cobhlaith ingen Canonn, died 690.* Cobhlaith ingen Ceallaich Cualann, Princess of Leinster, died 725.... Cobhfhlaith (older spelling)
Damhnait	Devnet, Downet (anglicizations), Dymphna Dymphna 'Saint Dymphna was the daughter of a pagan Irish king and his Christian wife in the 7th century. She was murdered by her father. The story of St. Dymphna was first recorded in the thirteenth century by a canon of the Church of St. Aubert at Cambrai, commissioned by the Bishop of Cambrai, Guy I...  (equivalent)	Feminine diminutive of damh (meaning "poet"), equivalent to the masculine Damhán.
Dearbháil	Derval (anglicization), Dervilia (latinization)
Dearbhfhorgaill Dearbhfhorghaill Derbforgaill Dearbhfhorghaill , anglicized as Derval, was a daughter of Murchad Ua Maeleachlainn, king of Meath, and of his wife Mor , daughter of Muirchertach Ua Briain...	Dervorghil (anglicization)
Dearbhla	Dervla (anglicization)
Deidre Deidre Deidre is a feminine given name, and may refer to:* Deidre Downs , Miss America 2005* Deidre Hall , American actress* Deidre Holland , Dutch porn star* Deidre McCalla , American singer-songwriter... Deirdre
Doireann	Dorren (anglicization), Dorothy Dorothy (given name) Dorothy is a female given name from Greek Δωροθέα which is derived from the Greek phrase Δώρων Θεός meaning "Gift of God." Although much less common, there are also male equivalents in English such as "Dorie" from the Greek masculine Δωροθέος...  (equivalent)
Dubhchobhlaigh Dubhchobhlaigh Dubhchobhlaigh, aka Dubh Cobhlaigh is an Irish language female forename.Dubhchobhlaigh was a Gaelic-Irish forename first used by members of the royal dynasty of Connacht...
Dubhóg
Earnait	Ernet (anglicization)	Feminine diminutive of earna (meaning "knowing"), equivalent to the masculine Earnán.
Eithne Eithne Eithne is a popular Irish female name meaning 'little fire' and is borne by a variety of historical and legendary figures, including:-Medieval:...	Edna Edna (given name) Edna is a female given name originating from several languages. In Hebrew, it means "pleasure". Various women named Edna are referenced in the Old Testament apocryphal books Jubilees and Tobit. The name Edna may also be an Anglicized form of the Irish and Scottish name Eithne, meaning "kernel" in... , Ena, Etna, Ethna, Ethenia (anglicizations)
Éimhear Eimhear Eimear Eimer Émer Emer Emer , in modern Irish Éimhear, or, erroneously, Eimhear or Éimear, daughter of Forgall Monach, is the wife of the hero Cú Chulainn in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology.-Tochmarc Emire "The Wooing of Emer":...	Evir, Emer (anglicizations)	A traditional Gaeilge name; of uncertain origin. Revived in the 20th century.
Éadaoin Étaín Étaín Étaín is a figure of Irish mythology, best known as the heroine of Tochmarc Étaíne , one of the oldest and richest stories of the Mythological Cycle. She also figures in the Middle Irish Togail Bruidne Dá Derga . T. F...  (Old Irish spelling)	Aideen (anglicization), Edwina Edwina (given name) The name Edwina is the female version of the male name Edwin, which derives from Old English and means "rich friend." Edwin was a popular name until the time of the Norman Conquest, and then wasn't often used again until Victorian times.-People:...  (equivalent)
Faoiltighearna	Whiltierna (anglicization)
Feidhelm	Fedelma, Fidelma (latinizations)
Fiadhnait	Feenat, Feena (anglicizations)
Fíona	Fiona Fiona Fiona is a feminine given name. The name Fiona was invented, and first used, by the Scottish poet James Macpherson , author of the Ossian poems, which he claimed were translations from ancient Gaelic sources...  (anglicization)	Fíona is etymologically un-related to Fiona, however this modern Scottish name is still used as an Anglicization.
Fionnuala Fionnghuala (Irish name) Fionnghuala is an Irish language female given name.Fionnghuala was a highly popular woman's name in medieval Ireland... Fionnghuala (older spelling)	Fenella, Finella, Finola, Fionola, Finuala, Nola, (anglicizations)	Fenella and Finella are Scottish Anglicizations of Fionnuala.
Flann Flann (female name) Flann is an Irish language given name.Flann was a name appropriate to be used by both sexes .-Bearers of the name:* Flann ingen Dungaile, Queen of Tara, died 890....
Forbhlaith Forbflaith Forbflaith is an Irish and Scottish Gaelic female given nameForbflaith is an extremely rare Gaelic female name. It is formed from the same compound as Gormflaith and Órlaith.-See also:*List of Irish-language given names...
Fíneamhain Fíneamhain Fíneamhain is an Irish language female given name.Fíneamhain is a woman's name recorded in three instances in the 14th and 15th century Irish annals.-Bearers of the name:* Fíneamhain Ní Eogain, died 1387.* Fíneamhain Ní Manchain, died 1419....
Gobnait	Gobnat, Gobnet, Gobinet (anglicizations), Abbey (equivalent)
Gormlaith Gormfhlaith Gormflaith (Irish name) Gormflaith is an Irish language female given name.It was one of the most popular Gaelic-Irish female forenames between the 8th and 16th century.-Bearers of the name:...  (older spelling)	Gormly, Gormley (anglicizations)
Gráinne Gráinne (given name) Gráinne is a feminine given name in the Irish language. The name is of an uncertain origin, although it is possible that it may be connected with the word grán, meaning "grain", and thus refer to an ancient corn goddess...	Grania (latinization), Granya (anglicization), Grace (equivalent)	Gráinne is not etymologically related to Grace.
Lann Lann -Bearers of the name:* Lann ingen Dúnlainge, Princess of Osraighe and Queen of Midhe, died 866.* Lann ingen Donnchadha, Princess of Ailech, died 940.* Lann ui Selbachan, Abbess of Kildare, died 1047.-External links:...
Lasairfhíona Lasairfhíona (Irish name) -Bearers of the name:Some eleven bearers of the name are found in the extant Irish annals. The earliest example is found under the year 1239 in the Annals of Connacht. It continues to be used today, such as by the singer Lasairfhíona, and in variants such as Fiona and Nuala.* Lasairfhíona Ní...	Lasareena, Lassarina, Lazarina (anglicizations)
Meabh Meadhbh Medb Medb – Middle Irish: Meḋḃ, Meaḋḃ; early modern Irish: Meadhbh ; reformed modern Irish Méabh, Medbh; sometimes Anglicised Maeve, Maev or Maive – is queen of Connacht in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology...  (older spelling), Meibhín (dim. Diminutive In language structure, a diminutive, or diminutive form , is a formation of a word used to convey a slight degree of the root meaning, smallness of the object or quality named, encapsulation, intimacy, or endearment... ), Meidhbhín (dim. Diminutive In language structure, a diminutive, or diminutive form , is a formation of a word used to convey a slight degree of the root meaning, smallness of the object or quality named, encapsulation, intimacy, or endearment... )	Mave, Maeve, Meave (anglicizations) Meaveen (anglicization)
Mealla	Mella (anglicization)
Míde	Meeda (anglicization)
Mór	More (anglicization), Sarah (equivalent)	Mór is not etymologically related to Sarah.
Móirín	Moreen (anglicization)	Pet form of Mór.
Muadhnait	Monat, Moonit, Mona (anglicizations)
Muireann Muirinn	Morrin, Miran (anglicizations), Marion (equivalent)	Often confused with Maureen and Moreen.
Muirgheal	Muriel Muriel (given name) -Etymology:The name is derived from a Celtic language name composed of word elements meaning "sea" and "bright". Forms of Muriel are found in the Breton, Irish, and Scottish Gaelic languages. In the form Merial, the name was very common in mediaeval England... , Murel (anglicizations)
Muirne Muirne Muirne or Muireann Muncháem was the mother of Fionn mac Cumhail in the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology.She had many suitors, but her father, the druid Tadg mac Nuadat, had foreseen that her marriage would lead to the loss of his home on the hill of Almu, so he refused them all. But one of them,...	Myrna, Morna (anglicizations)
Niamh Niamh In Irish mythology, Niamh is the daughter of Manannán mac Lir. She is one of the Queens of Tir na nÓg, and might also be the daughter of Fand....	Neve, Neev (anglicizations)
Nuala		A short form of Fionnuala.
Nóra		Possibly a derivative of Fionnuala, though more likely a Gaeilge form of the Latin Latin Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...  Honora.
Nóirín	Noreen, Norene, Norine (anglicizations)	A diminutive of Nóra.
Odharnait	Ornat, Orna (anglicizations)	Feminine diminutive of odhar (meaning "olive-color"), equivalent to the masculine Odhrán.
Onóra	Onora (anglicization), Honora (equivalent)	From Latin Honoria. Brought to Ireland by the Normans.
Órla Órlaith Órfhlaith Órlaith Órlaith is an Irish language female given name.-Bearers of the name:* Órlaith íngen Cennétig, Queen of Ireland, died 941.* Órlaith Ní Maoil Seachnaill, Queen of Midhe, died 1066....  (older spelling)	Orla Orla (name) Orla or Orlagh is a female given name of Irish origin. It comes from the Irish Órlaith . In the Irish language, ór means "gold" and flaith means "prince/princess" or "sovereign". Orla is generally considered as meaning "golden prince or princess"...  (anglicization)
Peig Peigi	Peg, Peggy Peggy (given name) Peggy is a female first name , derived from Margaret. It may refer to:In literature:*Peggy Kornegger, academic*Peggy Noonan, author*Peggy Parish, authorIn entertainment:*Peggy Ashcroft, actress...  (equivalents)	Gaeilge equivalent of Peg.
Peigín	Pegeen Pegeen Pegeen is an Irish given name, meaning "pearl", and may refer to:* Brigit Pegeen Kelly , award-winning American poet* Pegeen Hanrahan , mayor of Gainesville, Florida...  (anglicization)	A diminutive of Peig.
Rathnait	Renny (anglicization)
Ríona Ríonach (older spelling) Ríoghnach (older spelling)	Rinach, Rina (anglicizations); Regina (latinization)
Sadhbh	Sabina, Sally (equivalents), Saev, Sive (anglicizations)	Sadhbh is not etymologically related to either Sabina or Sally.
Saoirse Saoirse (name) Saoirse is an Irish male or female given name meaning "freedom", which became popular in Ireland in the 1920s.Those bearing it include:* Saoirse Ronan , Irish actress* Saoirse Roisin Hill, daughter of Courtney Kennedy Hill...		A modern name meaning "freedom".
Saorla Saorlaith Saorlaith Saorlaith is an Irish language female given name. Alternative spellings are 'Searlaith', 'Searla' or 'Saorla'.Pronunciation- 'Seh'rla'. The spelling Serlah is the best way to get the correct pronunciation from English speakers.... Saorfhlaith (older spelling)	Searla, Searlah (anglicizations)
Síthmaith Síthmaith Síthmaith is an Irish language female given name.The name Síthmaith was used in early medieval Ireland. Síthmaith of Clonboreann was one of the attested bearers of the name.-External links:...	Sheema (anglicization)
Sláine Sláine (Gaelic name) -Bearers of the name:* Sláine ingen Brian Boru, Queen of Dublin, fl. c. 1014* Sláine Ní Bhriain, died 1259* Sláine Ní Briain, Lady de Burca, died 1336* Sláine Bean Uí Conchobair, died 1340* Sláine Ní Bhriain, died 1481* Sláine Níc Con Mara, died 1498...	Slaney (anglicization)
Sorcha Sorcha Sorcha is a Gaelic feminine given name. It is both Irish and Scottish Gaelic, and is derived from a Gaelic word meaning "brightness". In Ireland, because Sorcha is pronounced "sorr-kha", the name has been considered as a Gaelic form of the etymologically unrelated name Sarah, and in consequence...	Sally, Sarah (equivalents)	Sorcha is not etymologically related to either Sally or Sarah.
Uallach Uallach Uallach is an Irish language female given name.Ullach is a rare name in Ireland, with few notable attested bearers.-Bearers of the name:* Uallach ingen Muinecháin, poet and Chief Ollam of Ireland, died 934.-External links:...
Uasal Uasal -External links:* http://medievalscotland.org/kmo/AnnalsIndex/Feminine/Uasal.shtml...
Úna Úna Úna is an Irish-language feminine given name. It may be derived from the Irish word uan . Alternative spellings are Oona and Oonagh. The Scottish Gaelic Ùna is derived from the Irish-language form.-People with the name:...	Agnes Agnes (name) Agnes is a female given name, which derives from the Greek name Ἁγνὴ hagnē, meaning "pure" or "holy". The Latinized form of the Greek name is Hagnes, the feminine form of Αγνός Hagnos, meaning "chaste" or "sacred"... , Euna, Juno, Oona Oona Oona is a feminine given name. It is an Anglicisation of the Irish-language name Úna. A variant spelling of Oona is Oonagh.-People with the name :*Oona Castilla Chaplin*Oona Garthwaite*Oona Hart*Oona King*Oona Louhivaara*Oona O'Neill... , Una, Unity, Winifred (anglicizations)	Úna is etymologically un-related to Agnes, Unity, and Winifred. Juno assimilated to an un-related name. Una is likely derived from Latin Latin Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and... . A variant of Oona is Oonagh Oonagh Oonagh is a feminine given name in the English language. It is variant spelling of Oona, which is an Anglicisation of the Irish-language given name Úna.... .

Native masculine names

Gaeilge name	Anglicized form and/or equivalent	Notes on Gaeilge name	Ref
Abbán	Abban (anglicization)
Aibhne	Avna, Eveny (anglicizations
Ailín	Allen (anglicization)
Ainníleas
Amhalgaidh
Anluan	Anlon (anglicization)
Anmchadh	Ambrose Ambrose Aurelius Ambrosius, better known in English as Saint Ambrose , was a bishop of Milan who became one of the most influential ecclesiastical figures of the 4th century. He was one of the four original doctors of the Church.-Political career:Ambrose was born into a Roman Christian family between about...  (equivalent)
Aodh	Hugh Hugh (given name) - Origins :Hugh is a masculine given name.It comes from the subject case of the French name : Hugues, which is itself a refection from the Occitan. Regular French spelling is Hue . It is of Germanic origin Hugo, used as a common spelling across Europe...  (equivalent)
Aodhán	Aidan (anglicization)	A pet form of Aodh. Aidan is based on the older form Áedán.
Aogán Aodhagán (older spelling)	Egan (anglicization)	A double diminutive of Aodh.
Aonghus Aengus In Irish mythology, Óengus , Áengus , or Aengus or Aonghus , is a member of the Tuatha Dé Danann and probably a god of love, youth and poetic inspiration...	Aneas, Neese, Angus (anglicizations)	Angus is based on the older form Áenġus.
Árdghal Ardghal Ardghar	Ardal (anglicization)
Art
Barra Bairre Bearach	Barrie, Barry (anglicizations)
Baothghalach	Behellagh, Beolagh (anglicizations)
Beacán	Becan (anglicization)
Bearchán	Bercan (anglicization)	Diminutive of Bearach.
Bran
Breasal	Brasil (anglicization), Basil (equivalent)
Breandán Breanndán Bréanainn	Brendan Brendan Saint Brendan of Clonfert or Bréanainn of Clonfert called "the Navigator", "the Voyager", or "the Bold" is one of the early Irish monastic saints. He is chiefly renowned for his legendary quest to the "Isle of the Blessed," also called St. Brendan's Island. The Voyage of St...  (anglicization)
Brian Brian Brian is a male given name of Irish and Breton origin, as well as a surname of Occitan origin. It is common in the English-speaking world. It is possible that the name is derived from an Old Celtic word meaning "high" or "noble". For example the element bre means "hill"; which could be transferred...	Bryan (anglicization)
Brochadh		Believed to be a west Connacht Connacht Connacht , formerly anglicised as Connaught, is one of the Provinces of Ireland situated in the west of Ireland. In Ancient Ireland, it was one of the fifths ruled by a "king of over-kings" . Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the ancient kingdoms were shired into a number of counties for...  version of Murchadh.
Buadhach	Buagh (anglicization)
Cailean Coilean Coileán Coilín Cuileán	Colin Colin (given name) Colin is a male given name. Colin is usually pronounced , although General Colin Powell chooses to use .Like many given names, it has multiple origins, including:... , Collin Colin (given name) Colin is a male given name. Colin is usually pronounced , although General Colin Powell chooses to use .Like many given names, it has multiple origins, including:...  (anglicizations)	Cailean is mainly a Scottish Gaelic form.
Cairbre	Carbra, Carbry (anglicization)
Calbhach	Calvagh (anglicization)
Caoimhín Caoimhghín Caoimhin In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Caoimhin is the killmoulis deity of food and shy friendship. His symbol is a tiny bowl and pin.-Publication history:...  (older spelling)	Kevin Kevin Kevin is a male first name of Irish origin. It is believed that Saint Kevin was the one who popularized the name, although Kevin is not a biblical name. Caoimhghín is believed to be derived from the Irish cóem "kind, honest, and handsome" and gein "birth"...  (anglicization)
Caolán	Kealan, Kelan (anglicizations)
Caomhán	Kevan (anglicization)
Carraig	Craig Craig (given name) Craig is an English masculine given name of an ultimately Celtic derivation. The name has two origins. In some cases it can originate from a nickname, derived from the Scottish Gaelic word creag, meaning "rock", similar to Peter. In other cases, the given name can originate from the Scottish...  (anglicization)
Cárthach	Cartagh (anglicization)
Cathal Cathal Cathal is a masculine given name in the Irish, Scottish Gaelic and English languages. The name is derived from two Celtic elements: the first, cath, means "battle"; the second element, val, means "rule". The Gaelic name has several Anglicised forms, such as Cathal, Cathel, and Kathel...	Cahal (anglicization), Charles Charles Charles is a given name for males and is borrowed from the French form of the Latin Carolus Charles is a given name for males and is borrowed from the French form of the Latin Carolus...  (equivalent)	Cathal is not etymologically related to Charles
Cathaoir	Cahir (anglicization), Charles (equivalent)
Cathbharr	Caffar (anglicization)
Ceallach Ceallachán	Kellagh, Callaghan (anglicizations)
Cearbhall	Carroll (anglicization), Charles (equivalent)
Cian	Cain, Kian, Kean (anglicizations)
Cianán	Keenan, Kienan (anglicizations)	Diminutive of Cian.
Ciarán Ciarán Ciarán , Ciaran in Scottish Gaelic, Ceiran, Kieran, Keeran, Kyran, Kiaran, Keiran, Kieren, Kieron, Keiron or Kiernan , is a personal name meaning "small dark one". Ciarán comes from the Irish word "Ciar" which means black or dark. Ciar can be linked back to Ciar, son of Fergus, King of Ulster...	Keiran, Kieran (anglicizations)
Cinnéididh Cinnéidigh	Kennedy Kennedy -People:*Kennedy *Kennedy *John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States*Kennedy family, associated with American politics and government*Clan Kennedy of Scotland*Kennedy , a royal dynasty...  (anglicization)
Cionaodh
Ciothruadh
Cillian	Killian Killian Killian is an Anglicized version of the Irish name Cillian. One possible meaning for the name is "Church of John", cill meaning "church" and Ian being the Anglicized version of "John". The Rev...  (anglicization)
Coinneach Cainneach	Kenny Kenny Kenny is an Irish family surname, an anglicisation of the Irish Ó Cionnaith, sometimes spelled Ó Cionnaoith.One bearer of the name was Cainnech of Aghaboe, better known in English as Saint Canice - a sixth century Irish priest and missionary, after whom the city and county of Kilkenny is also named...  (anglicization), Canice (equivalent)
Coireall	Kerill (anglicization), Cyril Cyril Cyril is a masculine given name. It is derived from the Greek name Κύριλλος meaning "Lordly, Masterful" which in turn derives from Greek κυριος "Lord"...  (equivalent)
Colla
Colm Colm Colm is a given name of Irish origin that means dove in the Irish language, and may also be an abbreviation of the name Columba. Colm can be pronounced the same way as the name "Callum" , but it is more commonly pronounced as or... Colum
Colmán	Colman (anglicization)	Diminutive of Colm.
Comán	Coman (anglicization)
Comhghall	Cole (anglicization)
Comhghan	Cowan (anglicization)
Conall	Connell (anglicization)
Conán	Conan (anglicization)
Conaire	Conary (anglicization)
Conchúr Conchobhar Conchubhar	Conor Conor Conor is a male given name that comes from the Irish name Conchobhar/Conchubhar or from the name Conaire, found in Irish legend as the name of the high king Conaire Mór and other heroes. It is popular in the English-speaking world... , Connor Connor Connor , sometimes spelled Conor when used as a first name, may refer to:-Living persons:* Connor Wickham, English footballer* Connor Paolo, American Actor...  (anglicizations)
Conghalach
Conmhac
Conn
Connla
Connlaodh	Conley, Conleth (anglicization)
Cormac Cormac Cormac is a masculine given name in the Irish and English languages. The name is ancient in the Irish Gaelic language, but its exact meaning and derivation remain unclear. The name is also seen in the rendered Old Norse as Kormákr....	Charles (equivalent)
Cosnamhach
Criomthann	Crevan (anglicization)
Cróchán	Crohan (anglicization)
Crónán	Cronan (anglicization)
Cuan
Cúchonnacht		Translates as "hound of Connacht Connacht Connacht , formerly anglicised as Connaught, is one of the Provinces of Ireland situated in the west of Ireland. In Ancient Ireland, it was one of the fifths ruled by a "king of over-kings" . Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the ancient kingdoms were shired into a number of counties for... ".
Cuimín	Cumin (anglicization)
Cúmhaighe	Covey, Coovey, Cooey (anglicizations)	Translates as "hound of the plain".
Cúmheadha	Covey (anglicization)	Translates as "hound of Meadha".
Dabhag Dabhóg
Dáithí	Dahy (anglicization), David David (name) David is a common male given name and surname. The name "David" is derived from the ancient times of Mesopotamia and used as the Biblical Hebrew name דָּוִד , meaning "Beloved". "Dudi" is a common nickname for David in Hebrew, in the same way Dave and Davy are in English.The Arabic and Assyrian...  (equivalent)
Dara Dara -2011 uprising:The city of Daraa was the starting point of the 2011 uprising against the regime lead by Bashar Al-Assad. It all started when 15 children from the same family were arrested in early March 2011 for writing an anti regime slogan on the wall of their school. The children's ages ranged... Dáire	Darragh, Dary (anglicizations)
Déaglán Deaglán Declán	Declan Declan (given name) Declan is an ancient Irish given name anglicized form of an Irish Gaelic saint's name Declán, also Deaglán or Déaglán.Those bearing it include:* Saint Declán of Ardmore * Declan Affley , Australian folk singer and musician...  (anglicization)
Deasmhumhnach	Desmond Desmond (name) Desmond is a given name and surname of Irish origin, from the Irish place-name Deas-Mhumhna .As a given name, it is may be shortened to Des...  (anglicization)	Translates as "native of South Munster Munster Munster is one of the Provinces of Ireland situated in the south of Ireland. In Ancient Ireland, it was one of the fifths ruled by a "king of over-kings" . Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the ancient kingdoms were shired into a number of counties for administrative and judicial purposes... ".
Diarmaid Diarmaid Diarmaid is a masculine given name in the Irish language. Earlier forms of the name include Diarmit and Diarmuit. Variations of the name include Diarmait and Diarmuid. Anglicised forms of the name include Dermot and Dermod. The etymology of the name is uncertain... Diarmait	Dermot, Dermod (anglicizations), Jeremiah Jeremiah Jeremiah Hebrew：יִרְמְיָה , Modern Hebrew:Yirməyāhū, IPA: jirməˈjaːhu, Tiberian:Yirmĭyahu, Greek:Ἰερεμίας), meaning "Yahweh exalts", or called the "Weeping prophet" was one of the main prophets of the Hebrew Bible...  (equivalent)
Dónall Domhnall (older spelling)	Donald Donald Donald is a male given name. It is an anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic or Irish Gaelic personal name Domhnall, Dòmhnall, Dumhnuil and/or Dónall. This contains the elements dumno meaning "world" and val meaning "rule" . Compare Dumnorix...  (anglicization), Daniel Daniel (name) Daniel is a Hebrew masculine given name and a surname. It means, "God is my judge", and derives from two early Biblical figures, primary among them the Prophet Daniel.- Background :...  (equivalent)
Donn Donn (given name) Donn is a given name in the Irish language. Donn was originally a byname, which had two meanings: one of the meanings was "brown"; the other was "chief" or "noble". Its use as a given name today is represents a short form of any of the various of Gaelic names that begin with the first element donn-... , Donnán (dim. Diminutive In language structure, a diminutive, or diminutive form , is a formation of a word used to convey a slight degree of the root meaning, smallness of the object or quality named, encapsulation, intimacy, or endearment... )
Donnchadh Donnchadh Donnchadh is a Gaelic masculine given name. It is composed of the elements donn, meaning "brown"; and chadh, meaning "chief" or "noble". The name is also written as Donnchad, Donncha, Donnacha, Donnchadha and Dúnchad... Donnchadha	Donagh, Donough (anglicizations) Denis Dennis Dennis or Denis is either the first or last name of a male derived from the Greco-Roman name Dionysius meaning "servant of Dionysus", the Thracian god of wine, which is ultimately derived from the Greek Dios combined with Nysos or Nysa , where the young god was raised.Alternative forms and...  (equivalent)	Donnchadh is not etymologically related to Denis
Dubhaltach	Dualtagh, Duald (anglicizations)
Dubhán	Dowan (anglicization)
Dubhghall	Dougal, Dugal, Dugald Dougal (given name) Dougal is Scottish masculine given name. It is an Anglicised form of the Scottish Gaelic Dubhghall, or Dùghall. These Gaelic names are composed of the elements: dubh, meaning "black"; and gall, meaning "stranger". The Gaelic names are derived from a byname, said to have referred to a Dane, in...  (anglicizations)
Dubhghlas	Douglas Douglas (given name) Douglas is a Scottish and English masculine given name which originated from the surname Douglas. Although today the name is almost exclusively given to boys, it was used as girls name in the 17th and 18th centuries, in the north of England...  (anglicization)
Dúnlang	Dowling Dowling (surname) Dowling is an Irish surname.It is an anglacised form representing two unrelated clans:1 - O Dubhlainn, a minor family of County Galway, represented by Richard William Dowling , American Confederate officer....  (anglicization)
Eachaidh	Achy, Aghy (anglicizations)	A variation of Eochaidh.
Eachann Eachann Eachann is a masculine given name in the Irish and Scottish Gaelic languages. The early form of the name was Eachdonn. The name is compose of two elements; the first element is each, meaning "horse". The second element is donn, which has been given two different meanings. One proposed meaning is... Eachdhonn (older spelling)	Hector Hector In Greek mythology, Hectōr , or Hektōr, is a Trojan prince and the greatest fighter for Troy in the Trojan War. As the first-born son of King Priam and Queen Hecuba, a descendant of Dardanus, who lived under Mount Ida, and of Tros, the founder of Troy, he was a prince of the royal house and the...  (equivalent)
Eachthighearn
Éanán	Enan (anglicization)
Éanna Éinde (older spelling)	Enna, Ena, Enda, Einde (anglicizations)
Earcán	Ercan (anglicization)
Earnán Eirnín	Ernan, Ernin (anglicizations)
Éibhear Éibhear Éibhear is an Irish language male given name of uncertain origin. The word eibhear in Irish means granite. The name was used by a character of Irish mythology who was a son of Míl. The Irish Éibhear is Anglicised as Heber....	Ever, Evir Heber Heber (given name) Heber is both an Irish masculine given name and an etymologically unrelated Biblical name. The Irish name is an Anglicisation of the Irish Gaelic Éibhear. The Biblical name means "enclave" in Hebrew; and was used by several minor characters in the Bible.... , Ivor (disambiguation)Ivor (anglicizations)	Of unknown origin.
Éignach Eignach Éigneachán Eigneachán
Éimhín	Evin (anglicization)
Éireamhón Eireamhón Eireamhán	Erevan, Irvin, Irwin, Eremon, Heremon (anglicizations)
Eochaidh	Eochy, Oghie (anglicizations)
Eoghan, Eoghainín (dim. Diminutive In language structure, a diminutive, or diminutive form , is a formation of a word used to convey a slight degree of the root meaning, smallness of the object or quality named, encapsulation, intimacy, or endearment... )	Owen (anglicization)	Not etymologically linked to Eoin.
Fachtna	Fachny (anglicization)
Fáilbhe	Falvy (anglicization)
Faolán	Felan (anglicization)
Fearadhach	Faragh, Farry (anglicizations)
Fearchar
Fearganainm	Fergananym (anglicization), Ferdinand Ferdinand (disambiguation) Ferdinand is a Germanic given name which can refer to:* Ferdinand, including a list of people with the given name- Places :*Siġġiewi , largest city in Malta by areaUnited States:*Ferdinand, Idaho*Ferdinand, Indiana*Ferdinand, Vermont...  (equivalent)	It means "nameless" (literally "man without name") and was allegedly first given to men who had not been baptized Baptism In Christianity, baptism is for the majority the rite of admission , almost invariably with the use of water, into the Christian Church generally and also membership of a particular church tradition...  in childhood.
Fearghal	Fergal, Farrell (anglicizations)	Fergal is based on the older form Fearġal.
Feichín	Fehin (anglicization)
Féilim Feidhlim (older spelling)	Felim, Phelim (anglicizations) Felix (equivalent)
Fergus Feargus Fearghus Fergus (name) Fergus or Feargus is a popular Irish, Manx and Scottish given name. It is both the Old Irish spelling and the anglicised form of the modern Fearghus or Fearghas, meaning "man-strength" or "virility". The name Fergus was a royal name amongst the Celts in Ireland and the Picts in Scotland...
Fiach Fiacha Fiachra	Feagh, Feary (anglicizations)
Finghin	Finnin, Finneen, Fineen (anglicizations)
Fionghuine
Fionn Fionntán (dim. Diminutive In language structure, a diminutive, or diminutive form , is a formation of a word used to convey a slight degree of the root meaning, smallness of the object or quality named, encapsulation, intimacy, or endearment... ) Finnian	Finn, Fintan, Finian (anglicizations)	The Old Irish spelling Finn was borrowed by Norsemen Norsemen Norsemen is used to refer to the group of people as a whole who spoke what is now called the Old Norse language belonging to the North Germanic branch of Indo-European languages, especially Norwegian, Icelandic, Faroese, Swedish and Danish in their earlier forms.The meaning of Norseman was "people...  and is still used as a forename in Scandinavia Scandinavia Scandinavia is a cultural, historical and ethno-linguistic region in northern Europe that includes the three kingdoms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, characterized by their common ethno-cultural heritage and language. Modern Norway and Sweden proper are situated on the Scandinavian Peninsula,...  and Iceland Iceland Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population... .
Fionnbharr	Finbar (anglicization)	Finbar is based on the older form Finnḃarr.
Fitheal	Fial (anglicization)
Flann, Flannán (dim. Diminutive In language structure, a diminutive, or diminutive form , is a formation of a word used to convey a slight degree of the root meaning, smallness of the object or quality named, encapsulation, intimacy, or endearment... )
Garbhán	Garvan (anglicization)
Glaisne	Glasny (anglicization)
Iarlaith Iarfhlaith (older spelling)	Jarlath (anglicization)
Irial
Kilkenny	Kenny, Khemmy, Khemra (anglicization)
Lachtna
Laoiseach Laoighseach (older spelling)	Lysach, Lysagh (anglicizations), Lewis, Louis (equivalents)	This name means "belonging to Laoighis/Laois", a Gaelic territory whose name is now used for a county County Laois County Laois is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Midlands Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It was formerly known as Queen's County until the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922. The county's name was formerly spelt as Laoighis and Leix. Laois County Council... .
Lasairian	Laserian (anglicization)
Lochlann Lochlainn	Loughlin, Laughlin (anglicizations)	This was the Gaeilge name for Scandinavia Scandinavia Scandinavia is a cultural, historical and ethno-linguistic region in northern Europe that includes the three kingdoms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, characterized by their common ethno-cultural heritage and language. Modern Norway and Sweden proper are situated on the Scandinavian Peninsula,...  but was adopted as a personal name. It may have originally been Mac Lochlainne, meaning "son of Scandinavia".
Lomán	Loman (anglicization)
Lonán	Lonan (anglicization)
Lorcán	Lorcan, Larkin (anglicizations), Laurence Laurence Laurence is an English male given name and surname. A female given name with identical spelling exists in French.In all cases it is derived from the Roman given name, Laurentius, which can mean either "from Laurentum" or "wreathed/crowned with laurel".-Given name:*Laurence Fishburne, American...  (equivalent)	Lorcán is not etymologically related to Laurence.
Lughaidh	Lewy (anglicization), Lewis, Louis (equivalents)
Maeleachlainn Maelsheachlainn	Melaghlin (anglicization), Malachy Malachy (Given name) Malachy is a name with two sources.St. Malachi was the Bishop of Armagh who adopted the name from the Hebrew prophet "Malachi" whose name means "my angel" or "messenger of God."... , Milo (equivalents)	Maoil(sh)eachlainn is the genitive.
Maelíosa	Maelisa (anglicization)
Mainchín	Munchin (anglicization)
Maodhóg	Mogue, Mayog (anglicizations)	A diminutive of Aodh, equivalent to Aodhán. The m represents mo (meaning "my").
Maoilín
Maoilir	Meyler (anglicization)
Maolcholm Maolcholuim	Malcolm Malcolm (given name) Malcolm, Máel Coluim, or Maol Choluim, meaning "tonsured devotee of Saint Columba", may refer to:-Literature:* Malcolm Azania, Canadian teacher, writer, community activist, radio host and political aspirant...  (anglicization)
Maolmórdha	Mailmorye (anglicization)
Maolmhuire	Meyler (anglicization)
Maolruadháin	Melrone (anglicization)
Mathghamhain	Mahon (anglicization)
Muircheartach Muirchertach Muirchertach is an Irish language male given name meaning "mariner". Muirchertach was borne by several figures from legend and history, including:...	Murtagh, Murtaugh, Murty (anglicizations), Mortimer Mortimer Mortimer is a popular English name, used both as a surname and a given name.- Norman origins :The origin of the name is almost certainly Norman, but the details are disputed....  (equivalent)
Muireadhach Muireach (contracted form)	Murry Murry Murry is a surname, and may refer to:* Charles Wallace Murry Madeleine L'Engle fictional character* Don Murry* George Murry* John Middleton Murry, English writer* John Middleton Murry, Jr...  (anglicization)
Muirgheas, Muiris Muirgheas Muirgheas is a masculine given name in the Irish language. The name is composed of two elements: the first, muir, means "sea"; the second element, gus, means "choice". The name is has been Anglicised to the etymologically unrelated Maurice...  (contracted form)	Maurice (equivalent)
Murchadh Murchadh Murchadh is masculine given name in the Irish and Scottish Gaelic languages.-Etymology:A Dictionary of First Names, published by Oxford University Press, defines the Irish name as being derived from the Gaelic elements muir, meaning "sea"; and cadh, meaing "battle"...	Murrough (anglicization)
Naomhán	Nevan (anglicization)
Naos	Neese (anglicization)
Neachtan	Naghtan (anglicization)
Neasán	Nessan (anglicization)
Niall Niallán Niall Niall is a male given name of Gaelic origin, thought to mean "champion". It could also mean 'cloud' or 'passionate'.Niall may also refer to:*Niall of the Nine Hostages, High King of Ireland who lived in the early-to-mid 5th century AD...  (dim. Diminutive In language structure, a diminutive, or diminutive form , is a formation of a word used to convey a slight degree of the root meaning, smallness of the object or quality named, encapsulation, intimacy, or endearment... )	Neil Neil Neil is a masculine given name of Gaelic origin. The name is an Anglicisation of the Gaelic Niall which is of disputed derivation. The Gaelic name may be derived from words meaning "cloud", "passionate", or "champion". As a surname, Neil is traced back to Niall of the Nine Hostages who was an Irish... , Neal, Neale (anglicizations)
Odhrán	Oran (anglicization)
Oireachtach
Oisín Oisín Oisín , also spelt in English Ossian or Osheen, was regarded in legend as the greatest poet of Ireland, and is a warrior of the fianna in the Ossianic or Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology...	Ossian Ossian Ossian is the narrator and supposed author of a cycle of poems which the Scottish poet James Macpherson claimed to have translated from ancient sources in the Scots Gaelic. He is based on Oisín, son of Finn or Fionn mac Cumhaill, anglicised to Finn McCool, a character from Irish mythology... , Osheen (anglicizations)
Oscar Oscar (given name) Oscar is a masculine given name in the English and Irish languages. Cognates include the Scottish Gaelic Osgar, and the German and Scandinavian Oskar, and the Finnish Oskari.-Etymology:...
Rian	Ryan Ryan (given name) Ryan is a given name in English. It originates from the surname Ryan, which is an Anglicised form of the Irish Ó Riain. While mostly used for boys, Ryan has been used for girls in the United States since the 1970s.-Popularity:Ireland...  (anglicization)
Roibhilín Raibhilín Ruibhilín	Revelin (anglicization)
Rónán	Ronan (anglicization)
Ros	Ross (anglicization)
Ruadhán	Rowan (anglicization)
Ruairi Ruari Ruairí Ruarí Ruaidhri (older spelling) Ruaridh (older spelling)	Rory Rory (given name) Rory, sometimes spelt Rury, is an Irish and Scottish masculine and feminine given nameIt is an Anglicised form of the Gaelic name Ruaidhrí , the name of medieval Irish kings Ruaidrí na Saide Buide and Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair.... , Rury (anglicizations), Roger Roger Roger is primarily a common first name of English, French and Catalan usage, from the Germanic elements hrod and ger meaning "famous with the spear." The Latin form of the name is Rogerius, as used by a few medieval figures.The name Roger was transmitted to England by the Normans after the...  (equivalent)
Saerbhreathach
Seachnasach
Séadna	Sidney Sidney (name origin) Sidney or Sydney was originally an English surname. Theories of its origin are:*As with many English surnames, from the name of a place where an ancestor came from: Anglo-Saxon [æt þǣre] sīdan īege = "[at the] wide island/watermeadow .*A contraction of the French place name Saint-Denis, the patron...  (anglicization)
Siadhal Siaghal	Shiel (anglicization)
Sioda
Suibhne	Sivny, Sivney, Sweeney Sweeney (name) Sweeney is a surname that is in most cases, of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic Mac Suibhne meaning "son of Suibhne". The Gaelic personal name, Suibhne, was originally a byname meaning "pleasant" or "well-disposed"... , Sweeny (anglicizations)
Tadhg Tadhg Tadhg ,often Anglicized as Teague and sometimes as Tim, is an Irish and Scottish Gaelic boy's name that was very common in the past. This was also the name of an 11th-century king of Connacht....	Teague (anglicization), Timothy Timothy (name) Timothy is a masculine given name. It comes from the Greek name meaning "honoring God" or "honored by God". It is a common name in several countries, including non-English speaking ones....  (equivalent)
Taichleach	Thallach (anglicization)
Tighernach Tighearnán	Tierny, Tiernan (anglicizations)	Both names are derived from tighearna meaning "lord".
Toirdhealbhach	Turlough (anglicization), Terry Terry Terry is:* A surname from the medieval Norman given name Thierry, cognate of the English Derek* A male given name transferred back from the surname, or a diminutive of Terence or of any of its alternative forms...  (equivalent)
Torna
Treabhair	Trevor Trevor Trevor can be a male given name or a surname.-Etymology:Trevor can be a given name or surname of Welsh origin : also a habitational name from any of the numerous places in Wales, in particular the one near Llangollen, from the Welsh tre, meaning "homestead", or "settlement" and a form of mawr,...  (anglicization)
Tuathal	Toal, Toole (anglicization)
Uaitéar
Uaithne	Oney, Owney, Owny, Hewney, Hewny (anglicizations)
Ualgharg	Ualarg (anglicization)
Ultán

Feminine names of foreign origin

Gaeilge name	Anglicized form and/or English-language equivalent	Origin	Ref
Caitlín Caitlin Caitlin is a female given name. Along with the many other variants of Katherine, it is generally believed to mean "pure" because of its long association with the Greek adjective καθαρός katharos , though the name did not evolve from this word...	Katherine Katherine (given name) Katherine is a feminine name, which is popular in historically Christian countries, owing to its having been the name of one of the first Christian saints, Catherine of Alexandria.-Origin and meaning:...  (English-language equivalent); Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin is a female given name. Along with the many other variants of Katherine, it is generally believed to mean "pure" because of its long association with the Greek adjective καθαρός katharos , though the name did not evolve from this word... , Kaitlyn (Englished re-spellings); Kathleen Kathleen (given name) Kathleen is a given name, used in English and Irish-language communities. Sometimes spelled Cathleen, it is an Anglicized form of Caitlín, the Irish form of Cateline, which was the Old French form of Catherine...  (anglicization)	Derived from Catherine.
Catraoine	Katherine Katherine (given name) Katherine is a feminine name, which is popular in historically Christian countries, owing to its having been the name of one of the first Christian saints, Catherine of Alexandria.-Origin and meaning:...  (English-language equivalent)	Derived from Catherine. Less common than Caitríona, Caitrín, and Caitlín Caitlin Caitlin is a female given name. Along with the many other variants of Katherine, it is generally believed to mean "pure" because of its long association with the Greek adjective καθαρός katharos , though the name did not evolve from this word... .
Caitríona	Catriona Catriona Catriona is a feminine given name in the English language. It is an Anglicisation of the Scottish Gaelic Caitrìona, and the Irish Caitríona. Both Caitríona and Caitríona are Gaelic forms of the English Katherine...  (anglicization); Katherine Katherine (given name) Katherine is a feminine name, which is popular in historically Christian countries, owing to its having been the name of one of the first Christian saints, Catherine of Alexandria.-Origin and meaning:...  (equivalent)	Derived from Katherine Katherine (given name) Katherine is a feminine name, which is popular in historically Christian countries, owing to its having been the name of one of the first Christian saints, Catherine of Alexandria.-Origin and meaning:... .
Caitrín		Derived from Catherine.
Éabha	Eve (English-language equivalent)	Derived from Eve or Eva.
Eibhlín Eilín	Eileen (Anglicization)	From Norman French Aveline.
Eilís(h) Áilís(h) Eilis(h) Ailis(h)	Elizabeth (equivalent)	Sometimes diminutive name of "Eilídh" (anglicized "Ellie")
Máire Máire Máire is the Irish language form of the English language name Mary. It was and still is a popular name in Ireland, and is sometimes spelt in its Anglicised form Maura...	Maura Maura (given name) Maura is a female given name used in English, Spanish, Italian, Scots Gaelic, and Irish Gaelic. It is an Anglicisation of Máire, the Irish form of Mary... , Moira Moira (given name) -Television and film:* Moira Brooker, British actress* Moira Buffini, British dramatist, director and actor associated with the In-yer-face theatre style* Moira Chen, a pseudonym for actress Laura Gemser* Moira Harris, American actress...  (anglicizations); Mary Mary (given name) Mary is a feminine given name, the English form of the name Maria, which was in turn a Latin form of the Greek names Μαριαμ, or Mariam, and Μαρια, or Maria, found in the New Testament. Both New Testament names were forms of the Hebrew name מִרְיָם or Miryam.The usual meaning given by various...  (English-language equivalent)	From Old French Old French Old French was the Romance dialect continuum spoken in territories that span roughly the northern half of modern France and parts of modern Belgium and Switzerland from the 9th century to the 14th century...  Marie. Moyra is variant of Moira.
Mairéad Mairghréad (older spelling)	Margaret (equivalent)	From Greek Margarítés.
Máirín	Maureen Maureen Maureen is a female given name, . Anglicized form of Máirín, a pet form of Máire, which is the Irish cognate of Mary. It is a variant of Mary, and may be a feminine form of Maurice, also Mauicel, Mauricel, Maricel, Maui along with Maurissa and Maurisa.... , Maurene, Maurine (anglicizations)	A pet form of Máire.
Ráichéal	Rachel (English-language equivalent)	Derived from Rachel Rachel Rachel , as described in the Hebrew Bible, is a prophet and the favorite wife of Jacob, one of the three Biblical Patriarchs, and mother of Joseph and Benjamin. She was the daughter of Laban and the younger sister of Leah, Jacob's first wife... , ultimately from Hebrew Raḥel.
Raghnailt	Regina (Latin equivalent)	Derived from Norse Ragnhild.
Rós	Rose Rose (name) Rose is a given name and surname. The surname Rose can be of English, Scottish, French, and German origin.Rose is a popular given name, it originally was a Norman form of a German name Hrodheid, composed of the words Hrod and Heid . It was originally spelt Roese or Rohese...  (English-language equivalent)	Derived from Rose.
Róisín Róisín Róisín, Rosheen or Roisin is an Irish female given name meaning little rose. The English equivalent is Rose, Rosaleen or Rosie.-People:*Róisín Murphy , Irish singer/songwriter*Róisín Shortall , Irish politician...	Rosheen (Anglicization)	A pet form of Rós.
Síle Síle (Irish name) -Bearers of the name:* Síle Ní Mathgamna, died 1473.* Síle Ní Siurtáin, died 1485.* Síle Níc Ceallaigh, died 1486.* Síle Níc Carthaigh, died 1489.* Síle Ní Raghalligh, died 1491.* Síle Níc Uidhir, died 1499.* Síle Ní Domnaill, died 1521....	Sheila Sheila Sheila is a common given name for a female, derived from the Gaelic name Síle/Sìle, which is believed to be a Gaelic form of Julia or Cecilia. Like "Cecil" or "Cecilia", the name means "blind", from the Latin word caecus... , Sheelagh, Shelagh (Anglicizations), Julia, Cecilia (English-language equivalents)	From Latin Cecilia.
Sinéad Sinéad Sinéad , is an Irish feminine name. The name is derived from the French Jeanette, which is cognate to the English Janet; both these names trace back to the Old French Jeanne, Jehanne. Traced further back, these names are ultimately derived from the masculine Hebrew name Johanan, meaning "God is...	Janet (English-language equivalent)	From French Jeanette, ultimately from Hebrew Yôḥānān.
Siobhán Siobhán Siobhán , is a female Irish name. It is an Irish form of Joan, which is derived from the Anglo-Norman Jehanne. Joan is the female form of John....	Joan (English-language equivalent); Shivaun, Shevaun, Chevonne (Anglicizations)	From Joan, ultimately from Hebrew Yôḥānān.

Masculine names of foreign origin

Gaeilge name	Anglicized form and/or English-language equivalent	Origin	Ref
Amhlaoibh	Auliffe, (anglicization), Olaf, Humphrey Humphrey (disambiguation) -Animals :* Humphrey , cat employed at 10 Downing Street, the British Prime Minister's residence* Humphrey B. Bear, an Australian children's TV character* Humphrey the Bear, a Disney character...  (English-language equivalents)	From Old Norse Ōleifr.
Árón		Derived from Aaron Aaron In the Hebrew Bible and the Qur'an, Aaron : Ααρών ), who is often called "'Aaron the Priest"' and once Aaron the Levite , was the older brother of Moses, and a prophet of God. He represented the priestly functions of his tribe, becoming the first High Priest of the Israelites... .
Ailin		Derived from Alan.
Aindriú Aindréas		Derived from Andrew Andrew Andrew is the English form of a given name and surname common in many countries. Alternatives include André, Andrey, Andrei, Andrej, András, Andrés, Andreas, Andreu, Anders and Endrew. ‘Andrew’ is a common name in English-speaking countries. In the 1990s it was among the top ten most popular names... .
Artúr		Derived from Arthur Arthur Arthur is a common masculine given name. Its etymology is disputed, but its popularity derives from its being the name of the legendary hero King Arthur.... .
Bearnárd		Derived from Bernard Bernard The masculine given name Bernard is of Germanic origin.The meaning of the name is from a Germanic compound Bern-hard meaning "bear-hardy", or "brave as a bear". Bern- is the old form of bear from West Germanic *beran-.... .
Críostóir		Derived from Christopher Christopher Christopher may refer to:* Christopher People:* Christopher of Prague, primate-elect of the Church of the Czech Lands and Slovakia* Christopher Lekapenos, Byzantine co-emperor... .
Dainéal		Derived from Daniel Daniel Daniel is the protagonist in the Book of Daniel of the Hebrew Bible. In the narrative, when Daniel was a young man, he was taken into Babylonian captivity where he was educated in Chaldean thought. However, he never converted to Neo-Babylonian ways... .
Éadbhárd		Derived from Edward Edward Edward is an English given name. It is derived from Old English words ead and weard... .
Eamon(n) Éamon(n)		Derived from Edmund Edmund (given name) Edmund is a masculine given name in the English language. The name is derived from the Old English elements ēad, meaning "prosperity", "riches"; and mund, meaning "protector".-List of people with the given name:... .
Eoin Eóin Eoin Eoin is an Irish name, cognate with John. In the Irish language, it is the name used for all Biblical figures known as John in English, including John the Baptist and John the Apostle.It is related to the Scottish Gaelic name Iain...	Owen Owen (name) Owen is an anglicized variant of the Welsh name Owain, and may appear as both a personal name and as a surname . Owen is cognate with Eugene meaning noble-born. The name corresponds with Irish "Eoghan". An alternate but less likely origin of the name is with the Celtic name "Esugenos", meaning...  (anglicization) John John (given name) John is a masculine given name in the English language. The name is derived from the Latin Ioannes, Iohannes, which is in turn a form of the Greek , Iōánnēs. This Greek name is a form of the Hebrew name , , which means "God is generous"...  (equivalent)	From Hebrew Jochanan, which is also the source of John. Used in Ireland since the arrival of Christianity. Eoghan is not from the same source.
Gearóid		Derived from Gerard.
Gréagóir Greagoir		Derived from Gregory (disambiguation)Gregory.
Labhrás Lubhrás	Laurence Laurence Laurence is an English male given name and surname. A female given name with identical spelling exists in French.In all cases it is derived from the Roman given name, Laurentius, which can mean either "from Laurentum" or "wreathed/crowned with laurel".-Given name:*Laurence Fishburne, American... , Lawrence Lawrence (given name) Lawrence is a male given name. Some notable persons named Lawrence are listed below:-Antarctic Explorer:* Lawrence Oates , member of the ill fated Scott expedition to the South Pole.-Christianity:...  (equivalents)	From Latin Laurentius. Introduced by the Normans.
Liam Liam Liam is a 2000 British-German film directed by Stephen Frears and written by novelist/screenwriter Jimmy McGovern. McGovern adapted Joseph Mckeown's novel Back Crack Boy into this emotionally raw meditation on innocence and pain... Uilliam	William William (name) William is a popular given name of old Germanic origin. It became very popular in the English language after the Norman conquest of England in 1066, and remained so throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era...  (English-language equivalent)	Derived from William.
Máirtín	Martin (English-language equivalent)	Derived from Martin.
Maitiú	Matthew (English-language equivalent)	Derived from Matthew.
Mícheál		Derived from Michael Michael Michael is a given name that comes from the , derived from the Hebrew question מי כמו אלוהים? meaning "Who is like God?" In English, it is sometimes shortened to Mike, Mikey, or, especially in Ireland, Mick... .
Peadar		Derived from Peter Peter (given name) Peter is a common masculine given name. It is derived, via Latin "petra", from the Greek word πέτρος meaning "stone" or "rock".... .
Pilib		Derived from Philip Philip (name) Philip is a given name, derived from the Greek Philippos , meaning "friend of horses". A common mistake is to translate the name as "lover of horses". From φίλος "lover" and ίππος "horse". While the literal translation, in Ancient Greece, the ownership of horses was available only to those rich... .
Proinsias Froinsias		Derived from Francis Francis Francis is a French and English first name and a surname of Latin origin.Francis is a name that has many derivatives in most European languages. The female version of the name in English is Frances, and Francine... .
Pól Póil		Derived from Paul.
Risteárd Ristéard		Derived from Richard Richard The first or given name Richard derives from German, French, and English "ric" and "hard" , therefore it means 'powerful leader' as well as 'King's Court'... .
Réamann Réamonn		Derived from Raymond Raymond Raymond is a male given name . It was borrowed into English from French... .
Seán Seán Seán or Séan is an Irish language name. It is the Irish equivalent of the French Jean. Anglicisations of the name include Sean , Shane, Shayne, Shaine, Shaun, and Shawn... Séan Seathan Séaonin	Sean Seán Seán or Séan is an Irish language name. It is the Irish equivalent of the French Jean. Anglicisations of the name include Sean , Shane, Shayne, Shaine, Shaun, and Shawn... , Shane Shane (name) Shane is a masculine given name. It is an Anglicised version of the Irish name Seán, which itself is an Irish derivative of the name John. Shane comes from the way the name Seán is pronounced in the Ulster dialect of the Irish language, as opposed to Shaun or Shawn.Shane is also a popular surname... , Shaun Seán Seán or Séan is an Irish language name. It is the Irish equivalent of the French Jean. Anglicisations of the name include Sean , Shane, Shayne, Shaine, Shaun, and Shawn... , Shawn Seán Seán or Séan is an Irish language name. It is the Irish equivalent of the French Jean. Anglicisations of the name include Sean , Shane, Shayne, Shaine, Shaun, and Shawn... , Shayne Shane (name) Shane is a masculine given name. It is an Anglicised version of the Irish name Seán, which itself is an Irish derivative of the name John. Shane comes from the way the name Seán is pronounced in the Ulster dialect of the Irish language, as opposed to Shaun or Shawn.Shane is also a popular surname... (Anglicizations) Eathain, Iain, Ian (Scots Scots language Scots is the Germanic language variety spoken in Lowland Scotland and parts of Ulster . It is sometimes called Lowland Scots to distinguish it from Scottish Gaelic, the Celtic language variety spoken in most of the western Highlands and in the Hebrides.Since there are no universally accepted...  and Scottish English Scottish English Scottish English refers to the varieties of English spoken in Scotland. It may or may not be considered distinct from the Scots language. It is always considered distinct from Scottish Gaelic, a Celtic language....  vulgarisations)	Derived from the Anglo-Norman Anglo-Norman The Anglo-Normans were mainly the descendants of the Normans who ruled England following the Norman conquest by William the Conqueror in 1066. A small number of Normans were already settled in England prior to the conquest...  Jehan, or Modern French Jean, which was from the Latin Johannes Johannes Johannes is the Latin form of the personal name that usually appears as "John" in English language contexts. It is a variant of the Greek name Ιωάννης , itself derived from the Hebrew name Yehochanan meaning "Yahweh is gracious". The name became popular in Northern Europe, especially in Germany... , ultimately derived from the Standard Hebrew Yoḥanan.
Séafra		Derived from Geoffrey Geoffrey (given name) "Geoffrey", often spelled Jeffrey and abbreviated as "Geoff" or "Jeff" or "Geof", is a male given name in the English-speaking world. Geoffrey originated from an Old French form of a Germanic name. Although the name's second element is "frid", meaning "peace", the first element of the name is... /Jeffrey Jeffrey (name) Jeffrey is a common English given name. It is most commonly spelled as Jeffrey, but sometimes spelled with one f as in Jefrey. The name Geoffrey is the precursor to Jeffrey, and Godfrey in turn a precursor to that, from the German Gottfried, meaning "God's peace" or "Divine peace".In North... .
Séamus Séamas		Derived from James James (name) The name James is derived from the same Hebrew name as Jacob, meaning "Supplanter" .... .
Seárlas		Derived from Charles Charles Charles is a given name for males and is borrowed from the French form of the Latin Carolus Charles is a given name for males and is borrowed from the French form of the Latin Carolus... .
Seoirse		Derived from George George (given name) George, from the Greek word γεωργός , "farmer" or "earth-worker", which became a name in Greek: Γεώργιος , and Latin: Georgius. The word γεωργός is a compound word, formed by the words ge , "earth", "soil" and ergon , "work"...
Seosamh Iósaf		Derived from Joseph.
Stíofán		Derived from Stephen Stephen Stephen or Steven is a masculine first name, derived from the Greek name Στέφανος meaning "crown, garland", in turn from the Greek word "στέφανος", meaning "wreath, crown, honour, reward", literally "that which surrounds or encompasses". In ancient Greece a wreath was given to the winner of a... .
Téodóir		Derived from Theodore.
Tomás Tomás Tomás is a Spanish, Portuguese and Gaelic given name or, occasionally, surname, equivalent of Thomas...	Thomas Thomas (name) Thomas is a masculine given name. It is based on the Biblical Greek , which is itself a transcription of the Aramaic "twin", the Hebrew cognate being...  (English-language equivalent)	Derived from Thomas.
Uinseann		Derived from Vincent Vincent Vincent is the French version of a masculine name. As Spanish Vicente, it is derived from the Latin name Vincentius meaning "conquering"... .