Irish American baby names
Handpicked for families who want names with roots: the beloved classics, what parents in the culture choose today, and the cool discoveries most US name sites never surface.
Aidan little fire; one of the biggest Irish-American breakout names of the 1990s-2000s
Aisling dream, vision; a beloved literary-mythic heritage name
Aoife beauty, radiance; a beloved warrior-queen name from Irish mythology, kept close to its Irish spelling in heritage-proud families
Brendan prince, or raven; a beloved classic honoring the seafaring St. Brendan
Brennan surname-style, from O Braonain, 'sorrow, teardrop'; a warm heritage name
Brian noble, strong; a beloved classic honoring the historic High King Brian Boru
Bridget exalted one; a beloved classic honoring St. Brigid, carried by generations of Irish-American women
Bridie nickname-style pet form of Bridget/Brigid, warmly used as a name in its own right
Brigid exalted one; the traditional spelling honoring the beloved Irish saint
Callahan surname-style, from O Ceallachain, 'bright-headed'; a distinctive heritage name
Cara friend; a warm, simple heritage name
Casey surname-style, from the Irish clan O Cathasaigh, 'vigilant'; a beloved heritage name
Ciara dark-haired, black, feminine of Ciaran; a graceful heritage name
Colleen girl; an Irish-American coinage from the Irish word cailin rather than a traditional given name in Ireland itself
Connor lover of hounds; a hugely popular heritage name
Cormac son of the chariot; a distinctive heritage name honoring the legendary High King Cormac mac Airt
Declan man of prayer; a fast-rising favorite
Deirdre sorrowful; a beloved tragic-heroine name from Irish legend
Delaney surname-style, from O Dubhshlaine; a graceful heritage name for boys and girls
Dermot free of envy; a classic heritage name from Irish legend
Devlin surname-style, from O Doibhilin, 'unlucky, fierce'; a distinctive heritage name
Eamon wealthy protector; a classic honoring statesman Eamon de Valera
Eileen light, Irish form of Helen/Evelyn; a beloved mid-century classic
Emmet surname-style honoring patriot Robert Emmet; a distinctive heritage name
Eoin God is gracious, Irish form of John/Owen; kept in its original Irish spelling with pride
Erin traditionally a poetic name for Ireland itself; a beloved way to wear Irish heritage with pride
Fallon surname-style, from O Fallamhain, 'leader'; a heritage name for boys and girls
Finn fair; a beloved name honoring the legendary hero Fionn mac Cumhaill
Fintan white fire; a distinctive classic honoring an ancient Irish saint
Fiona fair, white; a graceful Celtic classic
Grady surname-style, from O Gradaigh, 'noble, illustrious'; a warm heritage name
Ian God is gracious; a beloved Celtic classic used widely across Irish-American families
Kathleen pure (Irish form of Katherine); a mid-century Irish-American classic
Keegan surname-style, from Mac Aodhagain, 'little fiery one'; a distinctive modern favorite
Kelly surname-style, from the Irish clan O Ceallaigh; a warm heritage name for boys and girls alike
Kevin handsome, beloved; a name that exploded in America decades before catching on in Ireland
Kieran little dark one; a classic honoring an early Irish saint
Liam resolute protector, short form of William; now one of the most popular boys' names in America
Maeve she who intoxicates; a beloved queen of Irish mythology, rising fast today
Malachy my messenger, my angel; a classic honoring a beloved medieval Irish saint
Maureen little Mary; a beloved mid-century classic
Meghan pearl, variant of Megan; a beloved heritage-adjacent classic embraced across Irish-American families
Moira star of the sea, variant of Maura/Mary; a graceful classic
Molly star of the sea, pet form of Mary; a warm classic enjoying a modern revival
Niamh bright, radiant; a beloved mythological name, kept in its Irish spelling by heritage-proud families
Nora honor, short form of Honora; a graceful classic experiencing a strong revival
Patrick nobleman; the quintessential Irish-American classic, honoring the patron saint of Ireland
Quinn surname-style, from O Cuinn, 'wise, counsel'; a hugely popular unisex heritage name today
Riley surname-style, from O Raghallaigh, 'valiant'; hugely popular for both boys and girls
Ronan little seal; a beloved classic honoring several Irish saints
Rory red king; a warm classic with royal roots
Rowan little red one; a nature-tinged heritage name rising quickly
Ryan surname-style, from O Riain, 'little king'; one of the most successful Irish surnames-turned-first-names in America
Saoirse freedom; a name of deep political resonance in Ireland, embraced with pride and popularized by actress Saoirse Ronan
Seamus supplanter, Irish form of James; a warm classic often worn with pride
Sean God is gracious (Irish form of John); a beloved classic embraced across generations
Shannon traditionally 'old, wise,' also the name of Ireland's longest river; a beloved unisex heritage name
Siobhan God is gracious (Irish form of Joan); a cherished heritage name kept close to its Irish spelling
Tara named for the Hill of Tara, seat of Ireland's ancient High Kings; a beloved heritage place-name
Teagan little poet; a modern heritage favorite for both boys and girls
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