Irish names - Second girls name!

[Natasha162017]

So my first wee one is called Róise and I like the name Naoise but think it looks very similar even if it doesn’t sound similar. Any thought or other options please x

I really don’t like Naoise for a girl - Naoise is a famous man in Irish legend, I just think it’s stupid giving it to a girl (although appreciate many do).

Why not Laoise if you like that sound? Or Aoife/Caoimhe similar?

I like Ailbhe, Muireann and Mairead too.

Caoimhe?

Siobhan?

Reáltín
Cáit
Sineàd are my favourite Irish girl names.
But you probably need to be in Ireland for them.

To me Róise and Naoise sound similar - of course not entirely the same but a bit too close. I'd also agree with the pp saying that Naoise is a male name.

You have loads of lovely options with Irish girls names. Clodagh, Bláthín, Liadán, Niamh, Aisling to name the first ones into my head.

Clíodhna

I don't know many, but Aisling, Aiofe and Orla are my favourite!

Not keen on Naoise, sorry. My favourite Irish name for girls is Maeve, followed by Niamh.

Thanks for ideas. I’m not sure at all. I have my boys name but it’s defo a girl so need to get thinking. I do think it’s quite similar and love Róise’s name, so pretty & what something equally as nice for the next. I do like Sarolaith and Neala as well.

Áine, Aoibheann... I like Dara for girls and Tara as well.

I love Róise, beautiful name.

I like Saorlaith, that goes nicely. I think the ending of Naoise is too similar, unfortunately.

I haven't come across Neala, I quite like that.

I know they are popular these days in Ireland, but Fiadh or Sadhbh would go well too. I also really love Etain.

Craoia is also lovely (not 100%) sure oh spelling but as in heart.

Clíona, Aisling, Éabha, Cara, Aoibhín, Siobhán, Áine

Don't use Naoise for a girl. It's a male name; (one of the Red Branch warriors). It would be like calling her Fionn.

Agree wrt Naoise. Also the slender S sounds are too matchy.

How about
Liadan
Fionnuala
Fia
Beibhinn

(Sorry, no fadas possible on my phone)

Neala goes beautifully with Róise.
How are you saying those names?

Maeve?
Niamh?
Saorsie?
Cara?
Orla?

Naoise is a male name for me too. I've never come across Neala, I'm guessing it's a feminine anglicised version of Niall?
I love Róisín, but that obviously won't work!
I like Neasa (pronounced like NASA) too. Also Aibhilín (Av-eh-leen, from the French Aveline), though it's not widely used and the spelling/pronunciation would cause problems even in Ireland. I'm not sure where you are OP. And I like Niamh (but only when pronounced NEE-uv, not Neev). I'm not fussy or anything

Thanks I love Róise’s name, we pronounce it Row sha. Neala would be pronounced Nee la it means champion. Also found Nialla which I find quite interesting.

Neala is pronounced Nyalla, not Neela.

Nialla would be far closer to the Neela pronunciation you want to end up with.

Would you consider Nora, Onora, or Honora?

Róise is lovely.

My favourites are Niamh, Aisling, Ailis, Emer and Sadhbh.

Aifric is another more unusual one you might like.

What about saoirse?

I have a niece called Fiadh who is a fab feisty gorgeous little girl.