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Nice Irish Names?

38 replies

HillyHolbrook · 19/07/2014 20:02

We have a very traditional Irish surname which is a 'Mc' name but it's more a Muc than a Mac IYSWIM.

We're having a little girl, and we really can't decide on a name. We have some picked out, but we really want to explore some really nice Irish names too, as DHs family history is very interesting, one of his relatives is in the history books, even, and it'd be a nice nod to his heritage and also mine on my mums side.

The names we have already are Ava, Claudia and Mia, just so you can see our tastes. Our boys name will be Ezra if we ever have a DS.

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Valsoldknickers · 19/07/2014 23:22

Hilly, the closest I can think of would be 'Treasa' (pronounced Tra-sa) which is Irish for Teresa (female for Terrence).

Best of luck with your new arrival, when is she due?

Ceadagam · 19/07/2014 22:30

I love that name, it's a real Irish name. Unfortunately I don't think there is a female version.

HillyHolbrook · 19/07/2014 21:55

It'll totally out me to our family! It's Terence Ceadagam

I like Cara a lot, and Aoibhe, similar to Ava too which is one of our favourites. I wanted Erin but DH doesn't love it, he knew one at school who was a bit of a cow! Funny how people can influence your name choices like that.

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Ceadagam · 19/07/2014 21:42

Cara/Caragh
Ailish
Sinead
Niamh
Deirdre ( not pronounced with an eee at the end like Deirdre Barlow, more like eh/ah.
Eileen
Albha
Raoinead
Siobhan
Tara
Erin

What's the first name of his relative in history book? Might be able to find a female version.

maresedotes · 19/07/2014 21:39

I like Niamh and Clodagh

BikeRunSki · 19/07/2014 21:35

Emer

Valsoldknickers · 19/07/2014 21:34

Naoise (pronounced Neesh-a, used for both boys and girls)
Caoimhe (Keef-a or Kwee-va)
Reiltin (Railteen, meaning little star!)

Aoibhinn would be pronounced 'Eeveen'.

Anything with an 'een' sound at the end means 'little', eg little star (as above), Roisin means little rose etc.

Hope you have fun choosing!

DitzyDonkey · 19/07/2014 21:20

Caoimhe
Saoirse
Saidbh
Una
Sorcha
Siofra
Grainne
Aine
Aoibhe

wigglesrock · 19/07/2014 21:19

Emer
Meabh
Aoife
Cara
Aisling
Caoimhe
Niamh
Aine

Lucked · 19/07/2014 21:17

Erin and Kathleen (Katie) not Gaelic but lovely.

HillyHolbrook · 19/07/2014 21:07

How would Aoibheen be pronounced?

I like Niamh Smile we're liking Saoirse as well. And Roisin.

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Muskey · 19/07/2014 20:07

I love Niamh, Siobhan and emur and ellen

Mrsgrumble · 19/07/2014 20:03

Maebh
Aine
Orla
Aoife
aoibheen
Roisin
Caitlin