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25 Top Irish Names for a Baby Girl  by: Mary Arnold Would you like to give your baby girl a name reflective of your Irish roots? In this article, I’ve listed some of the most popular names for a girl in Ireland, according to the Central Statistics Office of Ireland. For each name appearing below, I have given the Gaelic spelling, the name’s meaning, and, when applicable, the Anglo-Saxon version of the name. Abaigeal - Gaelic for Abigail; "father's joy" Áine - often used for Anne; "joy, praise" Aleanbh - Gaelic for Alannah; "the bright fair one, beautiful child" Aoife - Gaelic for Eve; "life-giving" Brenna - "raven-haired" Bridget - "strong, spirited" Caitlin - Gaelic for Catherine; "pure" Ceallach - Gaelic for Kelly; "a warrior" Ceilí - Gaelic for Kayleigh; "party, celebration" Clár - Gaelic for Claire; "bright" Eilís - Gaelic for Elizabeth; "consecrated to God" Erin - "from Ireland" Fallon - "a leader" Fíona - "the fair one" Isibéal - Gaelic for Isabel/Isabella; "consecrated to God" Mairéad - Gaelic for Margaret; "pearl" Máire - Gaelic for Mary; "bitter" Nuala - Gaelic for Nola; "fair-shouldered one" Ráichéal - Gaelic for Rachael; "little lamb" Riona - "a queen, queen-like" Saraid - Gaelic for Sarah; "princess" Shannon - "wise one" Sháuna - feminine of Sean; "God is gracious" Sinéad - Gaelic for Jane; "gracious, merciful" Siobhán - Gaelic for Joan; "God is gracious" These are just a few of the many Irish names that would be appropriate for a baby girl. If you did not find anything you like here, there are many websites that offer a more extensive list. About The Author Mary Arnold holds a B.A. in literature and history. She is an author on http://www.Writing.Com/ which is a site for Writers. This article has been submitted in affiliation with http://www.BabyNameVote.Com/ which is a site for Baby Names. This article was posted on February 20, 2006 Read More Articles from the "Parenting" Category: How To Purchase A Mural Online For Your Child by Rachel Goldstein 13 Ways To Help Your Child Make The Best Of Himself, Or Herself by Alex Dale Why Your Teen Needs You - Even If He Acts Otherwise by Christina Botto Where Do Your Priorities Fit? by Don Schmitz Helping Your Baby Sleep Well by Linda Davis Teenagers Taking Risks by Carol Shepley Overweight Kids by Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Online Safety - Tips to Give your Kids by Scott Hendison Five Tips for Successful Grandparenting by Don Schmitz Mom Starts Home Business Teaching Parents To Sign to Their Hearing Babies by Liz Folger << Back to "Parenting" Index

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