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Irish boys and girls name inspiration

29 replies

clairelee17 · 19/06/2019 15:37

Both my hubby and I are from Irish backgrounds (both sets of parents are Irish) although both born and raised in London, and hubby unfortunately has a really plain surname (wouldn't even consider it Irish!), so we wanted something Irish to go with it.

I know there have been so many threads regarding Irish names, however, the same ones keep cropping up. I just wanted some advice on the following names (I'm due in 6 weeks and we cannot agree!!), particularly those who are Irish or who have Irish backgrounds.

P.S my hubby has a really Irish name and has spent all his life spelling it out for people, so we're not too bothered or concerned if these are really Irish!

Boy: Thady, Cathal, Daithi, Oisin

Girl: Maeve, Doireann, Eimear, Roisin

Advice welcome! :)

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LoveAnIrishName · 19/06/2019 15:47

Sorry; also to say I love Cathal, Maeve and Eimear from your list.

LoveAnIrishName · 19/06/2019 15:45

I have two DDs, both with Irish names. Niamh meaning 'bright' and Cara meaning 'friend'. We are Irish heritage and I absolutely love Gaelic names.

lunaspring · 19/06/2019 15:41

Also (as an Irish person!) the names Thady, Daichi and Dorieann are less well known to me- though perhaps you like a more unique name. The others are definitely very Irish!

lunaspring · 19/06/2019 15:40

Oisin and Maeve I particularly love. Both absolutely gorgeous names. I know a Maeve (so am perhaps very biased!).... she is one of the funniest, sparkly, wonderful people I know.

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