List of Best Irish Baby Names

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! If you’re looking for a proper Irish name for your new bundle of joy, then here is our list of the best Irish names for 2017! We hope you find the perfect name and bestow the luck of the Irish on to your baby! 

Ciara

This feminine form of the Irish name Ciaran means ‘dark’ or ‘black.’ Ciara could also be a variant
of the Italian Chiara, meaning ‘bright’. The ‘c’ can be soft or hard.


Daniel

Daniel is a biblical name borne by the prophet, whose story is told in the Book of Daniel. His story was a favourite tale in the Middle Ages and was often represented in miracle plays. The name means ‘God is my judge.’ 

Kevin

Kevin is an anglicised version of the Gaelic name Caoimhin. It is a popular name worldwide, but has fallen from the top 100 boys’ names in the UK. The name itself means ‘beloved.’ 

Kiera

Lorcan

Lorcan is an uncommon name of Irish and Gaelic origin, meaning ‘little fierce one.’ It is sometimes equated with Laurence, though Lorcan is a name in its own right. The name is growing in popularity in Ireland in recent years.

Niamh

Niamh is a popular name in Ireland. It first appears in Irish mythology where Niamh was the princess daughter of a sea god. The name means ‘radiant.’ 

Patrick

Although the name Patrick derives from the Latin ‘patricius,’ a title given to distinguish a nobleman, it is considered a Gaelic name. Patrick is the name of the patron saint of Ireland. The name means ‘noble.’ 

Ronan

Ronan was first made popular by the ancient King of Leinster who was tricked into killing his own son. The meaning of this name comes from the Irish name ‘Ron,’ meaning ‘seal.’

Saoirse

Saoirse is a name of Irish origin and its meaning is said to be ‘freedom.’ It is the name of an Irish Republican newspaper and as such the name has patriotic connotations.

Sinead

Sinead, a feminine Irish name, has its roots in Jane, which is itself the feminine version of John. The name means ‘God is gracious.’