The luck of the Irish goes beyond St. Patrick’s Day. An Irish baby name can be used to signify your family history, or it can be chosen simply because you love the way it sounds. Parents today are looking beyond the baby books for inspiration in the name department. If you are considering an Irish influence, take a gander at these beautiful and meaningful Irish names!

Irish Baby Girl Names

Aislin (ash-lin) “A Vision” or “A Dream”

Cassidy “Curly-Haired”

Claire “Bright and Famous”

Deirdre “The Most Beautiful Woman of Ancient Ireland”

Einin “Little Bird”

Ida “A Thirst for Goodness or Knowledge

Kyla “A Beauty that Only Poetry can Capture”

Maeve “The Cause of Great Joy”

Mona “Little Noble One”

Neila “Female Champion”

Nora “Little Honorable One”

Oona “Queen of the Fairies” or “Unity”

Teagan “Beautiful”

Irish Baby Boy Names

Ardan “High Aspiration”

Art “Champion”

Brian “High, Noble, Strong”

Colman “Little Dove”

Conall “Great, Mighty”

Davin “Little Deer”

Dillon “Faithful, Loyal”

Eamon “Guardian of the Riches”

Fergus “Strong Warrior”

Hugh “Fire”

Lorcan “Brave Warrior”

Quin “Intelligent”

Redmond “Counsellor, Protector”

Riley “Courageous, Valiant”