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  2. 1. Aoife – Pronounced ‘E-fa’. Aoife derives from the Irish word aoibh and means beauty. In Irish Mythology, Aoife was a warrior princess and was locked in a bitter feud with her sister Scathach. In legend she was defeated in combat by the Irish Hero Cuchulainn and eventually fell in love with him.

  3. Giving your daughter an Irish name is a great way to show pride in your, and her, Irish heritage. Because Irish spelling differs from English, however, sometimes parents need a little help learning to pronounce them. That’s why we’ve included pronunciation, both here and on our Irish Names for Your Baby Main Page.

  4. Dec 29, 2023 · If you’re looking for old Gaelic girl names that are both stunning and tricky to pronounce, you’ve found one in ‘Laoise’ – another name that’s said to mean ‘Light’ or ‘Radiant’. The name Laoise is the female version of Lugh and Lugus (two names that frequent Irish mythology quite a bit).

  5. Jun 12, 2017 · In some cases, the pronunciation reflects the common pronunciation of the name in Ireland, though it may not be correct historically. If your Gaelic name was left out, that may be because...

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  6. Traditional Irish Names. Here is the master list of Irish names. These are the names of saints and names from history and myth. The approximate pronunciations are given, as names vary in dialects.

    Name
    Approx. Pronounciation
    Other Forms*
    Meaning
    Abbán (m)
    OB awn
    Abban, Abán
    little abbot
    Ádhamhnán (m)
    AH yum nawn
    Eunan
    the timorous one
    Aibhne (m)
    EV nyeh
    Eveny; Aveny
    meaning is unknown
    Ailbhe (m/f)
    AL vyeh
    Alvy; Ailbe
    Either from ail, "rock," albho, "white" ...
  7. Mar 16, 2024 · Typically a girl’s name, Saoirse, meaning “freedom,” first became popular in the newly independent Ireland of the 1920s and has most commonly been pronounced “Sorsha” or “Seersha.” Saoirse...

  8. The names below the most popular Irish names for girls including the Irish / Gaelic origin, meaning, and spelling. This is a great way to find out how to exactly pronounce female Irish names. Choose a girls name below to get started:: Irish Girl Names AC. Aednat. Aibhlinn. Aibreann. Aideen. Ailbe. Aileen. Ailis. Aine. Alannah. Alby. Anna. Anya.

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