List of Irish-language given names

This list of Irish-language given names shows Irish language (as Gaeilge) given names and Anglicized or Latinized forms, with English equivalents. Some English-language names derive directly from the Irish—— Kathleen = Caitlín, Owen =Eoghan. Some Irish-language names derive or are adapted from the English-language — Éamon = Edmund or Edward. Some Irish-language names have direct English equivalents, both deriving from a common name in Ireland. Máire, Maura and Mary derive from the French "Marie" and the Hebrew "Mary". "Maureen = Mairín, a diminutive. Some names, imported with the Anglo-Norman invasion of 1169 were "gaelicised" by necessity because the Irish language traditionally uses only 19 of the 26 letters found in Cló Rómhánach (Roman script). John=Seán, Patrick=Pádraig (pronounced Paw-Rick in some Irish dialects) from which derives Paud and Paudie). The letters J and K are not available in Irish.

Some Irish names have [apparent] equivalents in other languages but are not etymologically related. Áine (meaning "brightness" or "radiance") is accepted as Anna and Anne (ultimately Hebrew and meaning "God has favoured me with child". Some Irish given names may have no equivalent in English ( being simply spelt phonetically in an Anglo-Roman way.) During the "Irish revival" some Irish names which had fallen out of use, were revived. Some names are recent creations— such as the now-common female name "Saoirse" which is actually the Irish word for "freedom" and "Aisling" meaning vision, dream.

Traditionally, and still to this day, suffixes may be used to qualify which generation is being referred to eg.Ruari Mór and Donal Óg are readily understood prefixes. In traditional Irish language naming, when a father and a son have the same name, Mór (big) and Óg (young) are used to differentiate, meaning in this context "the Elder" and "the Younger" respectively and this can extend to uncles etc.

Native

Native feminine names

Ainm as Gaeilge	English-language equivalent	Notes on Gaeilge name. Irish: Notaí faoi an t-ainm as gaeilge	Ref
Aibhilín Eibhlín(n) Eibhlin(n)	Evlin, Eveleen, Evelyn (anglicizations)
Affraic Aifric (modern Irish spelling)		Borrowing of the name Africa. It was borne by two abbesses of Kildare in the eighth and ninth centuries. It was also the name of the daughter of Godred, King of the Isle of Mann, who married John de Courcy and founded a Cistercian monastery in the Ards, County Down.
Aíbhinn Aoibhin	Evin (anglicization)
Ailbhe	Alvy, Elva (anglicizations)
Áine	Anya (anglicization), Anne (equivalent)	Sometimes used as a Gaeilge equivalent of Anne, however it is etymologically unrelated. Meaning 'radiance, splendour, brilliance'
Aisling Aislin Aislinn	Ashlin, Ashling (Anglicizations)	A modern name, adopted during the Irish revival of the 20th century. In some cases Ashlyn is an altered form of Ashling.
Aithche	Atty (anglicization)
Aodhamair	Eymur, Emma (anglicizations)	Feminine diminutive of Aodh, equivalent to the masculine Aodhán. Meaning 'Little Fire or Flame'
Aodhnait	Enat, Ena (anglicizations)	Feminine diminutive of Aodh, equivalent to the masculine Aodhán. Meaning 'Little Fire or Flame'
Aoibheann Aoibhinn	Eavan (anglicization)
Aoibhe	Eve (equivalent)	Gaeilge equivalent of Eve.
Aoife	Eva (anglicization)	Means 'pleasant, beautiful radiance'.
Athracht	Attracta (latinization)
Barrdhubh	Barduv (anglicization)
Bébhinn	Bevin (anglicization), Vivian (equivalent)
Bláth, Bláthnaid (dim.)	Blanid (anglicization) Flora, Florence (equivalents)	Meaning 'flower'. A diminutive form 'Bláithín' equally means 'little flower'.
Blinne	Blinna (anglicization), Blanche (equivalent)
Bríd Brighid (older spelling), Brídín (dim.), Brighdín (dim.)	Bridget, Brigid, Brigit, Bridie, Breeda (anglicizations)	Bridget, Brigit and Brigid are based on the older forms Brigit or Briġit. Name means 'high or noble one'.
Brónach	Bronagh (anglicization)	Meaning 'sadness' or 'sorrow' stemming from the Irish root word 'brón' meaning 'sad'.
Buadhnait, Buanait	Buanad, Boonad(anglicizations)	Understood to mean 'victorious lady'. In the Finn tales she is the daughter of the King of Norway.
Cacht		Means 'a slave or bondmaid'. This early name is used principally as a female name but it also occurs later as a male name.
Caoimhe	Keeva (anglicization)	Meaning 'beautiful girl'.
Caoilfhionn	Keelin (anglicization)	Means "young, slender thing".
Ciamhnait	Keevnat(anglicizations)	Another form of Caoimhe, meaning 'beautiful girl'.
Ciannait	Kinnat, Keenat (anglicizations)	Feminine diminutive of Cian, equivalent to the masculine Cianán.
Ciara	Keira (equivalent)	A modern name. A feminine form of Ciarán.
Clíona Cliodhna (older spelling)	Cleena (anglicization)	Belonged to Tuatha de Dannan and in legend gave her name to one of the three great waves of Ireland 'Tonn Chlídna' which has been identified with Glandore Harbour. In the Finn tales, Clídna is one of the three beautiful daughters of Libra, poet to the sea-god Manannán mac Lir. In later legend, she is a fairy-woman to the MacCarthys.
Clodagh	Cloda (anglicization)	A modern name. This is the name of a river in Tipperary and was first given as a Christian name to the daughter of the Marquis of Waterford, after which it became popular. May sometimes be used as a Gaeilge form of the Latin Clodia (which is a form of Claudia).
Cobhlaith Cobhfhlaith (older spelling)		Meaning 'victorious sovereignty'.
Damhnait	Devnet, Downet (anglicizations), Dymphna (equivalent)	Feminine diminutive of damh (meaning "fawn, little deer"), equivalent to the masculine Damhán.
Dearbháil	Derval (anglicization), Dervilia (latinization)	Meaning 'daughter of Fal' a legendary name for Ireland.
Dearbhfhorgaill Dearbhfhorghaill	Dervorghil (anglicization)	Meaning 'daughter of Forgall' (a god)
Dearbhla, Deirbhile	Dervla (anglicization)	Meaning 'daughter of a poet'.
Deirdre	Deidre (anglicization)	The meaning of this name has been famously dispute. It may mean 'she who murmurs or chatters', although in Irish Legend, Deirdre is a tragic heroine and the name is strongly associated with sorrow and sacrifice.
Dianaimh	Dianiv, Diana, Janet (anglicization)	Meaning 'flawless'. This name occurred amongst the aristocratic ladies of Leinster in the tenth and eleventh centuries.
Doireann	Dorren (anglicization), Dorothy (equivalent)
Dubhchobhlaigh	Dooley
Dubhóg
Earnait	Ernet (anglicization)	Feminine diminutive of earna (meaning "knowing"), equivalent to the masculine Earnán.
Easnadh	Asna, Yasna (anglicization)	Meaning 'musical sound'.
Eithne	Edna, Ena, Enya, Etna, Ethna, Ethenia (anglicizations)	Eithne is one of the most popular of all early female names. Eithne was the mother of the God Lug and of the legendary king Tuathal Techtmar.
Éimhear Eimhear Eimear Eimer Émer	Evir, Emer (anglicizations)	A traditional Gaeilge name; of uncertain origin. Revived in the 20th century.
Éadaoin Étaín (Old Irish spelling)	Aideen (anglicization), Edwina (equivalent)
Faoiltighearna	Whiltierna (anglicization)
Feidhelm	Fedelma, Fidelma (latinizations)
Féthnaid Féthnat		A female musician in Tuatha de Dannan in Irish legend.
Fiadhnait	Feenat, Feena (anglicizations)	Meaning 'a wild creature or deer'. There are two saints of this name, one whose feast day is 4 January and another whose feast day is 29 November.
Fíona	Fiona (anglicization)	Fíona is etymologically un-related to Fiona, however this modern Scottish name is still used as an Anglicization.
Fionnuala Fionnghuala (older spelling)	Fenella, Finella, Finola, Fionola, Finuala, Nola, (anglicizations)	Fenella and Finella are Scottish Anglicizations of Fionnuala.
Flann
Flannait	Flannad, Flannit (anglicizations)	Female diminutive of Flann, meaning 'bright red' or 'blood red'. She was the daughter of the warrior Cuana mac Ailchine and was miraculously cured by St Mochutu of Lismore. She later became a nun and founded a church on the Black-water near Fermoy.
Fodhla	Foe-la, Fola (anglicizations)	Described as 'one of the shapely women' of the Tuatha de Dannan. She is the wife of the God Mac Cecht. Fodhla is also another rare name for Ireland.
Forbhlaith, Forlaith	Fore-vla, Forvla, Forla, Farvila (anglicizations)	Meaning 'overlordship, sovereignty'. Forbflaith was daughter of Connla, prince of Teffia, and an abbess near Granard. She died in 780.
Fíneamhain	Feenawn	Meaning 'vine' or 'vineyard'
Geiléis	Gyel-eis, Gelace(anglicizations)	Meaning 'bright swan'. Was the daughter of Guaire Aidne, king of Connacht. Another tradition makes her mother of St Fursu, the famous Irish missionary who settled in Peronne in France.
Gobnait	Gobnat, Gobnet, Gobinet (anglicizations), Abbey (equivalent)	Feminine form of 'Gobban' meaning 'a smith'.
Gormlaith Gormfhlaith (older spelling)	Gormly, Gormley (anglicizations)	Meaning 'blue or illustrious princess'.
Gráinne	Grania (latinization), Granya (anglicization), Grace, Gertrude (equivalent)	Has been suggested to be related to 'grain'. In the Fenian cycle story, Tóraíocht Diarmuid agus Gráinne, Gráinne is said to have been a hag who became a beautiful woman upon the crowning of a new king. Gráinne is not etymologically related to Grace or Gertrude. May mean 'she who inspires terror', but
Iodhnait, Ionait	Enid (anglicization)	Iodhnait was the daughter of Flann Redside and the mother of Saint Finnchu of Bri Gobann (Mitchelstown, County Cork). The name means pure or faithful/sincere.
Íde	Ita, Ida (anglicization)	This ancient name was traditionally spelt Íte.
Lann
Lasairfhíona	Lasareena, Lassarina, Lazarina (anglicizations)	Meaning 'flame wine' or 'wine made from flames'. This was a very popular name in Connacht in the later Middle Ages.
Meabh Meadhbh (older spelling), Meibhín (dim.), Meidhbhín (dim.)	Mave, Maeve, Meave (anglicizations) Meaveen (anglicization)	Meaning 'she who intoxicates'.
Mealla	Mella (anglicization)
Míde	Meeda (anglicization)
Mór	More (anglicization), Sarah (equivalent)	Mór is not etymologically related to Sarah.
Móirín	Moreen (anglicization)	Pet form of Mór.
Miodhnait, Míonait	Meenat, Minit, Minnie (anglicizations)	Two early Irish saints of this name.
Muadhnait	Monat, Moonit, Mona (anglicizations)	Female form of 'Muadhan' meaning 'noble or good'
Muireann Muirinn	Morrin, Miran (anglicizations), Marion (equivalent)	Often confused with Maureen and Moreen. Meaning 'sea white' or 'sea fair'.
Muirgheal	Muriel, Murel (anglicizations)	Meaning 'sea white'.
Muirne	Myrna, Morna (anglicizations)	Meaning 'high-spirited, festive'.
Niamh	Neve, Neev (anglicizations)	Meaning 'brightness, radiance'
Nuala		A short form of Fionnuala.
Nóra		Possibly a derivative of Fionnuala, though more likely a Gaeilge form of the Latin Honora.
Nóirín	Noreen, Norene, Norine (anglicizations)	A diminutive of Nóra.
Odharnait, Órnait	Ornat, Orna (anglicizations)	Feminine diminutive of odhar (meaning "olive-color or sallow"), equivalent to the masculine Odhrán.
Onóra	Onora (anglicization), Honora (equivalent)	From Latin Honoria. Brought to Ireland by the Normans.
Órla Órlaith Órfhlaith (older spelling)	Orla (anglicization)	Meaning 'Golden princess' deriving from 'Ór' meaning gold and 'flaith' meaning ruler (female)
Peig Peigi	Peg, Peggy (equivalents)	Gaeilge equivalent of Peg.
Peigín	Pegeen (anglicization)	A diminutive of Peig.
Rathnait	Renny (anglicization)	Patroness of Kilraghts, County Antrim and her feast day in 5 August.
Ríona Ríonach (older spelling) Ríoghnach (older spelling)	Rinach, Rina (anglicizations); Regina (latinization)
Sadhbh	Sabina, Sally (equivalents), Saev, Sive (anglicizations)	Meaning 'sweet' or 'goodly'.Sadhbh is not etymologically related to either Sabina or Sally.
Saoirse		A modern name meaning "freedom".
Saorla Saorlaith Saorfhlaith (older spelling)	Searla, Searlah (anglicizations)	Meaning 'noble or free born princess'.
Síthmaith	Sheema (anglicization)
Sláine	Slaney (anglicization)
Sorcha	Sally, Sarah (equivalents)	Meaning 'bright, radiant'. Sorcha is not etymologically related to either Sally or Sarah.
Tuathflaith, Tuathlaith, Tuathla	Tualah (anglicization)	Feminine form of Tuathal. Name means 'princess of the people'.
Uallach		Meaning 'proud, arrogant'. Was a chief poetess of Ireland and died in 934.
Uasal		Meaning 'noble'. Name of an early female saint.
Úna	Agnes, Euna, Juno, Oona, Una, Unity, Winifred (anglicizations)	Úna is etymologically un-related to Agnes, Unity, and Winifred. Juno assimilated to an un-related name. Una is likely derived from Latin. A variant of Oona is Oonagh.

Native masculine names

Gaeilge name	Anglicized form and/or equivalent	Notes on Gaeilge name	Ref
Abbán	Abban (anglicization)
Aibhne	Avna, Eveny (anglicizations)
Ailín	Allen (anglicization)
Ainníleas
Amhalgaidh
Anluan	Anlon (anglicization)
Anmchadh	Ambrose (equivalent)
Aodh	Hugh (equivalent)	Meaning 'fire'.
Aodhán	Aidan (anglicization)	A pet form of Aodh. Aidan is based on the older form Áedán. Meaning 'fire'.
Aogán Aodhagán (older spelling)	Egan (anglicization)	A double diminutive of Aodh.
Aonghus	Aneas, Neese, Angus (anglicizations)	Angus is based on the older form Áenġus.
Árdghal Ardghal Ardghar	Ardal (anglicization)	Meaning 'high valour' or 'valorous as a bear'.
Art
Barra Bairre Bearach	Barrie, Barry (anglicizations)
Baothghalach	Behellagh, Beolagh (anglicizations)
Beacán	Becan (anglicization)
Bearchán	Bercan (anglicization)	Diminutive of Bearach.
Bran
Breasal	Brasil (anglicization), Basil (equivalent)
Breandán Breanndán Bréanainn	Brendan (anglicization)
Brian	Bryan (anglicization)
Brochadh		Believed to be a west Connacht version of Murchadh.
Buadhach	Buagh (anglicization)
Cailean Coilean Coileán Coilín Cuileán	Colin, Collin (anglicizations)	Cailean is mainly a Scottish Gaelic form.
Cairbre	Carbra, Carbry (anglicization)
Calbhach	Calvagh (anglicization)
Caoimhín Caoimhghín (older spelling)	Kevin (anglicization)
Caolán	Kealan, Kelan (anglicizations), Kyle (equivalent)
Caomhán	Kevan (anglicization)
Carraig	Craig (anglicization)
Cárthach	Cartagh (anglicization)
Cathal	Cahal (anglicization), Charles (equivalent)	Cathal is not etymologically related to Charles Meaning 'strong in battle'.
Cathaoir	Cahir (anglicization), Charles (equivalent)
Cathbharr	Caffar (anglicization)
Ceallach Ceallachán	Kellagh, Callaghan (anglicizations)
Cearbhall	Carroll (anglicization), Charles (equivalent)
Cian	Cain, Kian, Kean (anglicizations)
Cianán	Keenan, Kienan (anglicizations)	Diminutive of Cian.
Ciarán	Keiran, Kieran (anglicizations)	Meaning 'dark one'.
Cinnéididh Cinnéidigh	Kennedy (anglicization)
Cionaodh
Ciothruadh
Cillian	Killian (anglicization)	Meaning 'church'.
Coinneach Cainneach	Kenny (anglicization), Canice (equivalent)
Coireall	Kerill (anglicization), Cyril (equivalent)
Colla
Colm Colum
Colmán	Colman (anglicization)	Diminutive of Colm.
Comán	Coman (anglicization)
Comhghall	Cole (anglicization)
Comhghan	Cowan (anglicization)
Conall	Connell (anglicization)
Conán	Conan (anglicization)	Meaning 'wolf lover'.
Conaire	Conary (anglicization)
Conchúr Conchobhar Conchubhar	Conor, Connor (anglicizations)
Conghalach
Conmhac
Conn
Connla
Connlaodh	Conley, Conleth (anglicization)
Cormac	Charles (anglicization)	Believed to mean 'Son of the charioteer'.
Cosnamhach
Criomthann	Crevan (anglicization)
Cróchán	Crohan (anglicization)
Crónán	Cronan (anglicization)
Cuan
Cúchonnacht		Translates as "hound of Connacht".
Cuimín	Cumin (anglicization)
Cúmhaighe	Covey, Coovey, Cooey (anglicizations)	Translates as "hound of the plain".
Cúmheadha	Covey (anglicization)	Translates as "hound of Meadha".
Dabhag Dabhóg
Dáithí	Dahy (anglicization), David (equivalent)
Damháin	Devin (anglicization),
Dara Daire	Darragh, Dary (anglicizations)
Déaglán Deaglán	Declan (anglicization)
Deasmhumhnach	Desmond (anglicization)	Translates as "native of South Munster".
Diarmaid Diarmait	Dermot, Dermod (anglicizations), Jeremiah (equivalent)	Believed to mean 'Without envy'.
Dónall Domhnall (older spelling)	Donal, Donald (anglicization), Daniel (equivalent)	Meaning 'World mighty'. Etymologically unrelated to Daniel, from the Hebrew, meaning 'God is my judge'.
Donn, Donnán (dim.)
Donnchadh Donnchadha	Donagh, Donough (anglicizations) Denis (equivalent)	Donnchadh is not etymologically related to Denis. Meaning 'Brown lord'.
Dubhaltach	Dualtagh, Duald, Dudley (anglicizations)
Dubhán	Dowan (anglicization)
Dubhghall	Dougal, Dugal, Dugald (anglicizations)	Meaning 'Dark foreigner'.
Dubhghlas	Douglas (anglicization)
Dúnlang	Dowling (anglicization)
Eachaidh	Achy, Aghy (anglicizations)	A variation of Eochaidh.
Eachann Eachdhonn (older spelling)	Hector (equivalent)
Eachthighearn
Éanán	Enan (anglicization)
Éanna Éinde (older spelling)	Enna, Ena, Enda, Einde (anglicizations)
Earcán	Ercan (anglicization)
Earnán Eirnín	Ernan, Ernin (anglicizations)
Éibhear	Ever, Evir Heber, Ivor (anglicizations)	Of unknown origin.
Éignach Eignach Éigneachán Eigneachán
Éimhín	Evin (anglicization)
Éireamhón Eireamhón Eireamhán	Erevan, Irvin, Irwin, Eremon, Heremon (anglicizations)
Eochaidh	Eochy, Oghie (anglicizations)
Eoghan, Eoghainín (dim.)	Owen (anglicization)	Not etymologically linked to Eoin.
Fachtna	Fachny (anglicization)	Meaning 'malicious, hostile'.
Fáilbhe	Falvy (anglicization)
Faolán	Felan (anglicization)	Meaning 'little wolf'.
Fearadhach	Faragh, Farry (anglicizations)
Fearchar	Farquhar (anglicization)
Fearganainm	Fergananym (anglicization), Ferdinand (equivalent)	It means "nameless" (literally "man without name") and was allegedly first given to men who had not been baptized in childhood.
Fearghal	Fergal, Farrell (anglicizations)	Fergal is based on the older form Fearġal.
Feichín	Fehin (anglicization)
Féilim Feidhlim (older spelling)	Felim, Phelim (anglicizations) Felix (equivalent)
Fergus Feargus Fearghus
Fiach Fiacha Fiachra	Feagh, Feary (anglicizations)	Believed to mean 'battle king' but is also related to the Irish word for 'raven'.
Finghin	Finnin, Finneen, Fineen (anglicizations)
Fionghuine
Fionn Fionntán (dim.) Finnian	Finn, Fintan, Finian (anglicizations)	The Old Irish spelling Finn was borrowed by Norsemen and is still used as a forename in Scandinavia and Iceland.
Fionnbharr	Finbar (anglicization)	Finbar is based on the older form Finnḃarr. Meaning 'fair headed'.
Fitheal	Fial (anglicization)
Flann, Flannán (dim.)
Garbhán	Garvan (anglicization)
Glaisne	Glasny (anglicization)
Iarlaith Iarfhlaith (older spelling)	Jarlath (anglicization)
Irial
Lachtna
Laoiseach Laoighseach (older spelling)	Lysach, Lysagh (anglicizations), Lewis, Louis (equivalents)	This name means "belonging to Laoighis/Laois", a Gaelic territory whose name is now used for a county.
Lasairian	Laserian (anglicization)	Meaning 'Of the flames'.
Lochlann Lochlainn	Loughlin, Laughlin (anglicizations)	This was the Gaeilge name for Scandinavia but was adopted as a personal name. It may have originally been Mac Lochlainne, meaning "son of Scandinavia".
Lomán	Loman (anglicization)
Lonán	Lonan (anglicization)	Meaning 'blackbird'.
Lorcán	Lorcan, Larkin (anglicizations), Laurence (equivalent)	Lorcán is not etymologically related to Laurence.
Lughaidh	Lewy (anglicization), Lewis, Louis (equivalents)
Maeleachlainn Maelsheachlainn	Melaghlin (anglicization), Malachy, Milo (equivalents)	Maoil(sh)eachlainn is the genitive.
Maelíosa	Maelisa (anglicization)	Meaning 'Servant of Jesus'.
Mainchín	Munchin (anglicization)
Maodhóg	Mogue, Mayog (anglicizations)	A diminutive of Aodh, equivalent to Aodhán. The m represents mo (meaning "my").
Maoilín
Maoilir	Meyler (anglicization)
Maolcholm Maolcholuim	Malcolm (anglicization)
Maolmórdha	Mailmorye (anglicization)
Maolmhuire	Meyler (anglicization)
Maolruadháin	Melrone (anglicization)
Mathghamhain	Mahon (anglicization)
Muircheartach	Murtagh, Murtaugh, Murty (anglicizations), Mortimer (equivalent)
Muireadhach Muireach (contracted form)	Murry (anglicization)
Muirgheas, Muiris (contracted form)	Maurice (equivalent)
Murchadh	Murrough (anglicization)	Meaning 'Sea lord'.
Naomhán	Nevan (anglicization)
Naos	Neese (anglicization)
Neachtan	Naghtan (anglicization)
Neasán	Nessan (anglicization)
Niall Niallán (dim.)	Neil, Neal, Neale (anglicizations)
Odhrán	Oran (anglicization)	Meaning 'Sallow one'.
Oireachtach
Oisín	Ossian, Osheen (anglicizations)	Meaning 'Little deer'.
Oscar
Riain	Ryan (anglicization)
Roibhilín Raibhilín Ruibhilín	Revelin (anglicization)
Rónán	Ronan (anglicization)	Meaning 'Little seal'.
Ros	Ross (anglicization)
Ruadhán	Rowan (anglicization)
Ruairi Ruari Ruairí Ruarí Ruaidhri (older spelling) Ruaridh (older spelling)	Rory, Rury (anglicizations), Roger (equivalent)
Saerbhreathach
Seachnasach
Séadna	Sidney (anglicization)
Senán
Siadhal Siaghal	Shiel (anglicization)
Sioda
Suibhne	Sivny, Sivney, Sweeney, Sweeny (anglicizations)
Tadhg	Teague (anglicization), Timothy (equivalent)	Meaning 'Poet'.
Taichleach	Thallach (anglicization)
Tighernach Tighearnán Tiarnach Tiarnán	Tierny, Tiernan (anglicizations)	Both names are derived from tighearna meaning "lord".
Toirdhealbhach Toirleach	Turlough (anglicization), Terry (equivalent)
Torna
Treabhair	Trevor (anglicization)
Tuathal	Toal, Toole (anglicization)
Uaitéar
Uaithne	Oney, Owney, Owny, Hewney, Hewny (anglicizations)
Ualgharg	Ualarg (anglicization)
Ultán

Foreign origin

Feminine names of foreign origin

Gaeilge name	Anglicized form and/or English-language equivalent	Origin	Ref
Caitlín	Katherine (English-language equivalent); Caitlin, Kaitlyn (Englished re-spellings); Kathleen (anglicization)	Derived from Catherine.
Catraoine	Katherine (English-language equivalent)	Derived from Catherine. Less common than Caitríona, Caitrín, and Caitlín.
Caitríona	Catriona (anglicization); Katherine (equivalent)	Derived from Katherine.
Caitrín		Derived from Catherine.
Éabha	Eve (English-language equivalent)	Derived from Eve or Eva.
Eibhlín Eilín	Eileen (Anglicization)	From Norman French Aveline.
Eilís Áilís	Elizabeth (equivalent)	Sometimes diminutive name of "Eilídh" (anglicized "Ellie")
Máire	Maura, Moira (anglicizations); Mary (English-language equivalent)	From Old French Marie. Moyra is variant of Moira.
Mairéad Mairghréad (older spelling)	Margaret (equivalent)	From Greek Margarítés.
Máirín	Maureen, Maurene, Maurine (anglicizations)	A pet form of Máire.
Ráichéal	Rachel (English-language equivalent)	Derived from Rachel, ultimately from Hebrew Raḥel.
Raghnailt	Regina (Latin equivalent)	Derived from Norse Ragnhild.
Rós Róis(e)	Rose (English-language equivalent)	Derived from Rose.
Róisín	Rosheen (Anglicization)	A pet form of Rós.
Síle	Sheila, Sheelagh, Shelagh (Anglicizations), Julia, Cecilia (English-language equivalents)	From Latin Cecilia.
Sinéad	Jane, Jennifer, Janet (English-language equivalent)	From French Jeanette, ultimately from Hebrew Yôḥānān.
Siobhán	Joan (English-language equivalent); Shivaun, Shevaun, Chevonne (Anglicizations)	From Joan, ultimately from Hebrew Yôḥānān.

Masculine names of foreign origin

Gaeilge name	Anglicized form and/or English-language equivalent	Origin	Ref
Ambrós	Ambrose	Derived from Ambrose
Amhlaoibh	Auliffe, (anglicization), Olaf, Humphrey (English-language equivalents)	From Old Norse Ōleifr.
Árón		Derived from Aaron.
Ailin		Derived from Alan.
Aindriú Aindréas		Derived from Andrew.
Artúr		Derived from Arthur.
Agaistín	Augustine	Derived from Augustine
Ágastas	Augustus	Derived from Augustus
Antóin(e)	Anthony	Derived from Anthony
Bearnárd		Derived from Bernard.
Beinidict	Benedict	Derived from Benedict
Críostóir		Derived from Christopher.
Dainéal		Derived from Daniel.
Éadbhárd		Derived from Edward.
Eamon(n) Éamon(n)		Derived from Edmund.
Eoin Eóin	Owen (anglicization) John (equivalent)	From Hebrew Jochanan, which is also the source of John. Used in Ireland since the arrival of Christianity. Eoghan is not from the same source.
Gearóid		Derived from Gerard.
Gréagóir Greagoir		Derived from Gregory.
Iúdás	Jude	Derived from Jude
Labhrás Lubhrás	Laurence, Lawrence (equivalents)	From Latin Laurentius. Introduced by the Normans.
Liam Uilliam	William (English-language equivalent)	Derived from William.
Máirtín	Martin (English-language equivalent)	Derived from Martin.
Maitiú	Matthew (English-language equivalent)	Derived from Matthew.
Mícheál		Derived from Michael.
Nioclás	Nicholas	Derived from Nicholas
Oilibhéar	Oliver	Derived from Oliver
Pádraig	Patrick	Derived from Patrick
Peadar		Derived from Peter.
Pilib		Derived from Philip.
Proinsias Froinsias		Derived from Francis.
Pól Póil		Derived from Paul.
Risteárd Ristéard		Derived from Richard.
Réamann Réamonn		Derived from Raymond.
Roibéard Roibeárd Roibeard	Robert	Derived from Robert
Seán Séan Seathan Séaonin	Sean, Shane, Shaun, Shawn, Shayne(Anglicizations) Eathain, Iain, Ian (Scots and Scottish English vulgarisations)	Derived from the Anglo-Norman Jehan, or Modern French Jean, which was from the Latin Johannes, ultimately derived from the Standard Hebrew Yoḥanan.
Séafra		Derived from Geoffrey/Jeffrey.
Séamus Séamas		Derived from James.
Seárlas		Derived from Charles.
Seoirse		Derived from George.
Seosamh Iósaf Ióseph		Derived from Joseph.
Síomón	Simon	Derived from Simon.
Stíofán		Derived from Stephen.
Téodóir		Derived from Theodore.
Tiobóid		Derived from Theobald. Popularised by the French descended Burkes.
Tomás	Thomas (English-language equivalent)	Derived from Thomas.
Uinseann		Derived from Vincent.

See also

• List of Scottish Gaelic given names

References

Footnotes

Note: at the time of accessing, the Encyclopedia.com references cited Hanks; Hodges 2006.

Sources