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Irish Baby Name Generator

Irish and Gaelic baby names with native spellings — Aoife, Niamh, Cillian, Saoirse.

166 possible names

Gender
10 names
  1. Conan
    Irish"little wolf, hound"
  2. Adair
    Irish"oak tree ford"
  3. Micheal
    Irish"who is like God"
  4. Caoimhin
    Irish"gentle, beloved"
  5. Maura
    Irish"great, dark"
  6. Darragh
    Irish"oak tree"
  7. Grainne
    Irish"grace, charm"
  8. Catriona
    Irish"pure"
  9. Declan
    Irish"man of prayer"
  10. Fiadh
    Irish"wild, deer"

About

Generate Irish and Gaelic baby names with etymology meanings. Pool of 175+ names spanning native Gaelic spellings (Aoife = beautiful, Niamh = radiant, Saoirse = freedom, Cillian = church/war, Caoimhe = gentle) and Anglicized forms (Bridget, Brendan, Connor, Liam, Sean). Includes Celtic mythological names (Aine, Etain, Cormac), saint names (Patrick, Bridget), and modern Irish usage. Each result shows the name with its traditional Gaelic meaning. Useful for Irish-diaspora families, anyone honoring Celtic heritage, and fiction with Irish characters.

FAQ

How do I pronounce names like Aoife or Saoirse?
Aoife = "EE-fah". Saoirse = "SEER-shah". Caoimhe = "KEE-vah". Niamh = "NEEV". Irish spelling preserves ancient Gaelic phonetics that differ from English; most native speakers can pronounce them correctly with a quick lookup.
Should I use native spelling or Anglicized?
Personal preference. Native (Aoife, Caoimhe, Tadhg) is becoming more popular in Ireland and diaspora. Anglicized (Eva, Keeva, Tygh) is easier in English-speaking school contexts but loses some heritage feel.
Are these legal anywhere?
Yes — Irish naming law is permissive, and most countries allow any letter combination. Irish names are increasingly common in US/UK/Australia/Canada.

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