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On the lookout for the perfect baby name for your new little girl? Here's the ultimate list of gorgeous traditional Irish names for a unique name for your baby.
The Irish language has been spoken for around 2,500 years, which makes it almost as ancient as Latin.
Irish is still spoken today in many places across Ireland but the presence of this aspect of the old Celtic culture is felt in all over the modern world through these stunning traditional names. If you're looking for a unique Irish name for your baby girl, this list of 138 Irish baby names for girls is what you need.
To the untrained eye, these Irish baby names can seem difficult to pronounce, all the vowels and interesting letter combinations can be a mouthful. Kidadl has you covered on this, all of the Irish girls names on this list are accompanied with phonics to show you how the name is pronounced.
Did You Know? The Irish alphabet does not contain the letters "v,w,x and z". Letter combinations such as "mh" and "bh" appear in so many of these Irish girls names to create a similar sound to the missing letters
Sonia: Sonia O'Sullivan is an Irish Olympic winner for running. Her name means "wisdom".
Rowan: traditionally meaning "son of the red-haired one" but can also relate to the Rowan tree.
Erin: derived from the Irish word Eireann, meaning "Ireland".
Dolores: Dolores O'Riordan was the singer in the Irish rock band The Cranberries. Her name means "Mary of Sorrows".
Evanna: Evanna Lynch is an Irish actress most famous for playing Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter series. Her name means "peaceful".
Enya: meaning "gorse".
Grace: Grace O'Malley (her Irish name being Gráinne Ní Mháille) was a famous swashbuckling pirate in the 1800s. Her name meaning "gracious".
Kerry: The second largest county in Ireland, famous for its gorgeous coastline.
Moya: meaning "exceptional"
Mary: Mary Robinson was the first female president of Ireland taking the position in 1990. The name has many meanings including "beloved", "drop of the sea" and "bitter".
Carmel: Born in Dublin, Carmel Snow is responsible for introducing fashion brands like Dior and Balenciaga into the American market. Her name means "vineyard of God".
Eavan: Eavan Boland was a very well known Irish poet. Her name means "fair" and "radiant"
Enda: meaning "birdlike" or "free spirit".
Madigan: meaning "little dog".
Shannon: Name of Ireland's largest river.
Katie: Katie Taylor is an Irish Olympic winner for boxing. Her name means "pure, innocent".
Did You Know? The Irish alphabet does not contain the letters "v,w,x and z". Letter combinations such as "mh" and "bh" appear in so many of these Irish girls names to create a similar sound to the missing letters
Gardener, Meaning: keeper of the garden Origin: Latin ~ View Detail
Shauna: meaning "present from God".
Verdi, Meaning: green Origin: Latin ~ View Detail
Clare: A county in Ireland famous for the Burren, a serene wildlife area.
Ruth: Ruth Negga is an Oscar-winning Irish actress. Her name means "friend".
Molly: Molly Malone is a figure from an old Irish trad song. Her name meaning "star of the sea".
Gazella, Meaning: gazelle Origin: Latin
Maud: Maud Gonne was a prominent Irish suffragette and actress in the early 1900s. Her name means "powerful battler".
Tarragon, Origin: Latin herb name
Biddy: derives from the name Brigid meaning "the high one" or "strength".
Cullen: meaning "holly bush".
Cesarina, Origin: Feminine version of Caesar
Rosie: Rosie Hackett was a founding member of the Irish Workers Union and fought for women's rights in the workplace, her name meaning "rose" or "fame".
Dorothy: Dr Dorothy Price helped eliminate tuberculosis in Ireland, her name means "God's gift".
Tuliana, Origin: Combination of Tulia and Ana
Domini, Origin: Latin variation of Dominic
Ormanda, Meaning: mariner Origin: Latin
Brianne: meaning "strong"
Constance: Constance Markievicz was a revolutionary leader of the Irish suffragette movement and other historical events, her name means "steadfastness".
Catherine: Catherine Hayes was a very famous Irish opera singer in the 1800s. Her name means "pure" and "clear".
Nollaig (null-ag): meaning "Christmas".
Tara: Name of the sacred Hill of Tara.
Noinín (noe-neen): meaning "daisy".
Annie: Annie Moore was the first Irish immigrant to pass through Ellis Island in New York. Her name means "gracious, merciful".
Bláth (blaw-th): meaning "flower".
Imogen: meaning "maiden".
Martia, Meaning: warlike Origin: Variation of Marcia, Latin
Gregoria, Meaning: alert, watchful Origin: Latin
Quartilla, Meaning: fourth Origin: Latin
Campana, Meaning: bell ringer Origin: Latin
Penna, Meaning: feather Origin: Latin
Fulvia, Meaning: blond one Origin: Latin
Quintina, Meaning: fifth Origin: Latin
Columba, Meaning: dove Origin: Latin
Alannah: meaning "darling baby".
Peggy: meaning "pearl".
Fidelma: meaning "beauty".
