62 Best Irish Baby Names for 2024

Find the best Irish baby name for your bundle of joy!

Choosing a name for your baby will be the first of many difficult decisions that you make for your little bundle of joy.

Irish baby names are a great option, they are strong, timeless, and often feel a little magical.

One of the neat things about Irish names is that you can often use a surname as a first name and many of them are unisex and can be used for both boys and girls.

Here 62 Irish names for your baby you can choose from!

Best Irish Baby Names

Aada

Which can also be spelled Adah or Ada.

Aaron

Which is traditionally a boys name but can be spelled Erin and used as a girl’s name. Aaron means strength ot inspired. It can also be spelled Ahren.

Abigail

Of Gaelic origin, Abigail is a traditional name that can take many nicknames, such as Abby, Gail, or Gael. There are also a couple other spellings, such as Abaigael and Abaigeal.

Abel

Abel has a strong biblical origin, who was the son of Adam and Eve and killed by his brother, Cain. It means son or breath. It can also be spelled Able.

Aiden

Aiden has been very popular over recent years. This is a unisex name that means fiery one and can be spelled Aaden, Edan, Adan, Aidan, Ayden, or Aideen.

Alana

Of Gaelic origin, can also be spelled Alanna or Allana, meaning fair, bright, or an offering.

Berkeley

The name Berkeley is most commonly associated with the University of California, but is actually an Irish surname. 

Blair

Blair is a beautiful name meaning child of the fields.

Braden

Braden, a Gaelic name meaning Salmon. It can be spelled several different ways, such as Braddon, Bradon, Brayden, or Braeden. It can even be shortened to Brady.

Bree

Bree meaning strength and has many nicknames and variations. Variations include Brienne, Brianna, Briannah, Briana, and Breanne.

Brody

Brody refers to a location in Scotland, a castle. Can also be spelled Brodie.

Casey

Meaning vigilant and has several spellings. Casey is also a name that can be used for boys or girls. Casey also has several variations such as Cacey, Kacy, Kacie, Kacey, and Kacee.

Caitlin

Caitlin is a traditional Irish girl’s name. Caitlin is a variant of Catherine and has many different variations. Variants include Katelynn, Kaitlynn, Kaitlyn, Caitlan, Caitlyn, or Caitlin.

Calli

Meaning most beautiful, of Gaelic origin, is often used as a pet form of Callista. Variations include Callie, Callee, Caly, Kallie, Cali, and Calla.

Connell

An Irish surname meaning strong in battle or high; mighty.

Cory

A unisex name that has gained popularity again. A surname which means one who lives near a hollow. It can also be spelled Cori.

Daegan

Of Gaelic origin meaning black-haired. Alternate spellings include Deegan and Dagen.  

Darby

Of Irish decent meaning free man.

Declan

Meaning full of goodness, Declan was a saint.

Delaney

A beautiful name of Irish decent meaning descendant of the challenger. Delany is also a surname.

Devan

Another great strong Irish name that could be used for a boy or a girl. With several variations including Devon, Devyn, Devin, and Deveon.

Dylon

Meaning faithful and can be used as both a boy’s or girl’s name. Variations include Dilan and Dillon. Can also be used as a surname.

Eagan

Meaning fiery, there are several variations. Alternate spellings include Egon and Egan.

Erin

As mentioned before, Erin is a feminine form of Aaron. Meaning peace and is a poetic Irish name. Alternate spellings include Erynn and Eryn. 

Fallon

A rather strong Irish surname meaning ruler or “in charge”. A unisex name with different variations including Fallyn and Falon. 

Farran

Farran is another unisex name similar to Fallon. Farran means adventurous and is often a surname. Other spellings include Farryn, Farren, and Farin.

Finnegan

Meaning fair, this Irish surname is often shortened to Finn as a nickname.

Fiona

A beautiful Gaelic name meaning fair.

Flanagan

Meaning ruddy, other alternate spellings include Flannagain and Flainn.

Flynn

Flynn is a fun name meaning son of a red-haired man. It can also be used as a surname. Alternate spellings include Flinn and Flin.

Gael

Meaning stranger and often a shortened version of Abigael.

Grady

Of Gaelic origin meaning noble or man of rank. Is also a surname.

Griffin

An Irish surname of Welsh decent meaning strong in faith.

Haley

Meaning ingenious and is often a surname. Variations on spellings include Hailey and Halle.

Hagan

Meaning youthful, often a surname, and can be spelled Hagen.

Ida

The name Ida has many origins and meanings. In English it means prosperous, in German, diligent or hard-working, in Hindi it is the Hindu goddess or prayer and devotion, and in Irish it means thirsty.

Irving

Meaning friend from the sea or handsome.

Kathleen

Meaning pure or innocent is a variation of Catherine. This name is often shortened to Kathy.

Keagan

Often a surname, meaning thinker, is also a unisex name. Alternate spellings include Kegan and Keegan.

Kearney

Of Celtic origin, meaning victorious. Kearney is also a name used for boys or girls.

Lacey

A very feminine Irish name.

Laughlin

A strong choice for boys meaning dweller at the fjord-land or Viking. Alternate spellings include Laochailan, Lochlann, Loughlin, and Lakeland.

Liam

Originally a shortened version of William, the name Liam has gained great popularity. It means resolute protector.

Maeve

A very powerful female name of Celtic origin. It means, intoxicating and was the name of the Irish warrior queen.

Meghan

An alternate to the traditional English name Megan.

Miles

Meaning servant, an alternate spelling includes Myles.

Morgan

A strong unisex name of Welsh decent meaning circling sea. It can also be spelled Morgin or Morgen.

Nevan

Meaning holy in Irish and worships the saints in Gaelic, it can also be spelled Nevyn and is most commonly used as a boy’s name.

Neala

A beautiful Celtic name meaning ruler and champion in Irish.

Oona

A unique and beautiful girl’s name meaning unity. It is also the Gaelic form of Agnes. It can also be spelled Oonagh.

Oscar

A wonderful, traditional boy’s name meaning dear friend.

Patrick

Probably one of the most well known Irish boys names. Also, often a surname, Patrick means noble.

Payton

Often a surname, Payton has gained popularity as a unisex name. Meaning warrior’s estate, Payton can also be spelled Peyton.

Quinn

A lovely unisex name meaning intelligent and wise. As a girl’s name it is generally spelled Quinn and Quin as a boy’s name.

Reagan

Meaning little ruler or little king. It can also be spelled Regan or Reaghan.

Riley

Often used as a surname, meaning brave. Riley is popular among both boys and girls. Several spelling variations include Reilley, Reilly, Ryley, or Ryleigh.

Ryan

Another very popular Irish name meaning kingly or little king. It is often also a surname and can be spelled Ryon, Rian, Rayan, or Rhyan. Although less common, it can also be used for a girl’s name.

Sean

Meaning God is gracious, is a very popular name in Ireland. There are also many alternate spellings, so you will have no shortage of options. Shayne, Shaun, Shann, Shanson, Shan, Shaine, Shain, Shaan, Seanan, and Shawn. It can technically be used as a girl’s name also.

Shannon

Shannon is another strong, Irish uniex name meaning old and wise. It can also be spelled Shannen or Shanahan.

Tait

Meaning measure of land and often used as a surname. In English it also means cheerful. It can also be spelled Tate.

Teagan

Meaning little poet in Irish, often used as a surname. It can also be spelled Tegan.

Tiffany

A very popular Irish girl’s name that is once again gaining popularity. Meaning regal or lordly.

Popular Irish Baby Names for 2024

There you go!

Some of the best Irish baby names you can use for your new addition to your family!

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