Modern Irish baby names
Names tagged with “Modern Irish” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.
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20 names
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- Aliani
Celtic
84Variant of Aliana, derived from Celtic roots suggesting brightness or nobility; connected to Irish naming traditions.
- Falynn
Celtic
84Modern spelling variant of Fallon, from Irish meaning 'descendant of Fallamhain' with possible ties to 'beauty' or 'leader'
- Bawi
Celtic
84From Irish meaning 'small' or 'little', possibly related to 'baw' (small). A rare modern Irish name with deep cultural roots.
- Daharie
Celtic
76Uncertain origin, possibly related to Irish surnames. May derive from Gaelic roots suggesting 'dark' or 'fiery', though etymology remains disputed among scholars.
- Kilyam
Celtic
76Possibly a variant or diminutive form related to Irish naming traditions, with unclear but Celtic roots suggesting connection to heritage and strength.
- Aliliana
Celtic
70Elaborated form of Liana, derived from Irish roots meaning 'fair' or 'bright', blended with diminutive -a endings for a lyrical, feminine quality.
- Reesa
Celtic
62Diminutive form related to 'Rís' meaning 'rise' or 'ardor'. Associated with brightness and intensity in Irish tradition.
- Keyano
Irish
62From Old Irish meaning 'little red one', associated with the rowan tree which bears bright red berries
- Nyheir
Irish
62From Old Irish meaning 'little red one', associated with the rowan tree bearing bright red berries
- Logen
Irish
62Small fierce one or descendant of Lóg. Rooted in Irish tradition with possible connections to warrior spirit and strength.
- Taelin
Celtic
42From Old Irish meaning 'little poet' or 'fair one,' with possible connections to the name Tadhg, associated with poetic tradition.
- Illah
Irish
42From Old Irish meaning 'allure' or 'beauty', with possible roots in the word for shining or radiant light.
- Faedra
Celtic
42From Old Irish, possibly related to 'fae' meaning fairy or luminous. A rare modern Irish name with mystical resonance.
- Erisha
Irish
42From Old Irish 'Éireann' meaning 'Ireland' or derived from 'Éire'. Associated with Irish heritage and identity.
- Gelina
Celtic
42From Irish meaning 'little bright one' or 'shining', possibly related to the element geal meaning bright or fair
- Shawna
Irish
40From Old Irish meaning 'God is gracious', feminine form of Sean/John. Also associated with the Shawn name family with Irish roots.
- Keylen
Celtic
40Descendant of Caoelen; derived from 'caol' (slender, narrow) with the diminutive suffix '-en', suggesting gracefulness or refined qualities.
- Terron
Celtic
40From Old Irish meaning 'little lord' or 'master', derived from the element 'ter' meaning earth or lord, with diminutive suffix.
- Keanan
Irish
40From Old Irish 'Cianán' meaning 'little ancient one' or 'little wise one', with possible associations to the name Cian
- Aleany
Celtic
20Variant of Alana, from Irish meaning 'fair' or 'bright', blended with Celtic naming traditions.
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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024
