Beautiful Irish Girl Names with Meanings

The process can feel both like you’re on an exciting treasure hunt and a dreaded quest.

If you’re like me, you want to find a name that’s pretty but also meaningful and full of history — one that sounds somehow special, as if it was waiting just for her.

Irish names have this amazing ability, don’t they, to be both old-fashioned and modern, grounded in tradition but feeling fresh and relevant at the same time?

Maybe it’s the way the Gaelic names sound. Or maybe it’s because they borrow strength from mythology. Whatever it is, there’s some real magic in them.

This list of Irish girl names is full of inspiration, whatever your aesthetic, whether it be elegant or whimsical or strong.

Let’s dive in and find your perfect Irish name for your baby girl!

Trending Irish Girl Names

If you like keeping up with the hottest trends, Consider Irish Trending Girl Names.

They are among the names that are coming up in the charts but still, they maintain that deep cultural connection to Ireland that makes them feel timeless and traditional.

1. Niamh – (Irish Gaelic) Bright
2. Brigid – (Irish) Strength, Exalted one
3. Aisling – (Irish) Dream, Vision
4. Ciara/ Ciaran – (Irish) Little dark one
5. Laoise – (Irish) Light
6. Brenna – (Irish) Prince, Descendant of the sad one
7. Eabha – (Irish) Life
8. Sadhbh – (Irish) Sweet, Goodness
9. Mona – (Irish) Noble good
10. Caitlin – (Irish) Pure
11. Briana – (Irish) High, Noble, Exalted
12. Rowan – (Scottish, Irish) Rowan tree, Little redhead
13. Fallon – (Irish) Leader
14. Shea – (Irish) The stately, Dauntless one
15. Caelan – (Irish) Slender
16. Dara – (Hebrew, Slavic, Irish) Pearl of wisdom, Gift, Oak tree
17. Tara – (Irish) Rocky hill
18. Alva – (Hebrew, Irish) His highness, Rising, White
19. Darby – (Irish, Norse) Free from envy, From the deer estate

Popular Irish Girl Names

When I think of popular Irish girl names, I think of names that are old friends of sorts. Names that are tried and true, classic, beautiful and familiar – still fresh and lovely to hear.

They are names we love for their charm alone.

If your heart is sold on a name that feels loved by many but not so widely used as to loose its air of uniqueness, here are some of my favorite popular Irish girl names.

1. Maeve – (Irish) She who intoxicates
2. Kara – (Norse) Wild stormy one
3. Nora – (Irish, Greek) Light
4. Saoirse – (Irish) Liberty
5. Aoife – (Irish Gaelic) Beautiful, Radiant
6. Mara – (Hebrew) Bitter
7. Alana – (Irish, Hebrew, Gaelic, Hawaiian) Handsome, Rock, Oak tree, Child, Awakening
8. Kayla – (Hebrew) Laurel, Crown
9. Eileen – (Scottish) Desired, Water, Island
10. Keira – (Irish) Little dark one
11. Lana – (English) Rock, Handsome
12. Neve – (Irish, Italian, Hebrew) Snow, Bright, Life
13. Siobhan – (Irish Gaelic) God is gracious
14. Kiara – (Italian, Irish, Australian, Korean) Light, Clear, Little dark one, Cockatoo, First ray of sun
15. Brianna – (Irish) Strong, Virtuous, Honorable
16. Erin – (Irish) From the island to the west
17. Aileen – (Irish) Bright, Shining light
18. Kathleen – (Irish) Pure
19. Sarai – (Hebrew) Princess
20. Maureen – (Irish) Star of the sea, Bitterness, Beloved, Wished for child

Classic Irish Girl Names

Beautiful and versatile, classic Irish names often feel like they have history, like they carry a legacy of their own.

They’re the names of Irish heroines, the touchstones of family trees.

If these meanings resonate for you, and you just need a little inspiration, these classic Irish names might spark your imagination.

1. Bridget – (Gaelic) Strength, Exalted one
2. Imogene – (Irish) Maiden, Innocent
3. Sheila – (Irish) Blind
4. Tullia – (Spanish)
5. Colleen – (Irish) Girl
6. Doreen – (Irish) Sullen
7. Quinn – (Irish) Descendent of Conn
8. Riley – (English, Irish) Rye clearing, Courageous
9. Lennon – (Irish) Lover
10. Darcy – (Irish, French) Dark one, From Arcy or the fortress
11. Murphy – (Irish) Sea warrior
12. Campbell – (Scottish) Crooked mouth
13. Dylan – (Welsh) Son of the sea
14. Sheridan – (Irish) Searcher
15. Devin – (Irish) Poet
16. Flannery – (Irish) Descendant of Flannghal
17. Patsy – (English) Noble, Patrician
18. Nolan – (Irish) Champion
19. Muriel – (Irish) Of the bright sea
20. Barry – (Irish) Spear

Unique Irish Girl Names

Here are a selection of truly unique Irish girl names, those that you’ll never hear on every playground, but are soooo beautiful.

If you want your baby daughter to have a name as unique as she is, look no further.

1. Caoimhe – (Irish, Scottish) Beautiful
2. Fiadh – (Irish) Wild
3. Eilidh – (Scottish) Radiant one
4. Megan – (Welsh) Pearl
5. Roisin – (Irish) Little rose
6. Moira – (Irish) Bitter, Beloved, Drop of the sea
7. Eithne – (Gaelic) Nut kernel
8. Fenella – (Celtic) White-shouldered one
9. Sorcha – (Irish) Bright, Shining
10. Mairead – (Irish) Pearl
11. Eilish – (Irish, Hebrew) Pledged to God
12. Fay – (English) Fairy
13. Sinead – (Irish) God’s gracious gift
14. Finola – (Irish) White shoulders
15. Orlaith – (Irish) Golden princess
16. Lane – (English) A small roadway or path
17. Nuala – (Irish) White shoulders
18. Elva – (Irish) Leader of the elves
19. Fianna – (Irish) Band of warriors
20. Bridie – (Irish) Exalted one, Fire goddess, Power, Virtue

Whimsical Irish Girl Names

Irish girl names can bring to mind pretty, ethereal woods, forests and fairytales, and a bit of magic too.

And if you are looking for that otherworldly, prepossessing kind of name then these whimsical Irish names are sure to get your imagination going.

1. Siofra – (Irish) Sprite, Changeling
2. Brighid – (Irish) Strength, Exalted one
3. Shayla – (Irish) Fairy palace, Blind, Favored
4. Deora – (Irish) Tears, Name of a town in Colorado
5. Elfie – (German) Elf-strength, Magical counsel
6. Ailey – (Irish) Light, Sun, Bird
7. Caleigh – (Irish) Slim, Fair
8. Shaylynn – (Irish, French, Hebrew) Majestic, From the fairy place, Waterfall, Living by a lake
9. Ailbhe – (Irish) Noble, Bright
10. Derry – (Irish) Like an oak
11. Corrie – (Irish) Maiden, The hollow, Cauldron
12. Grady – (Irish) Noble
13. Ailyn – (Irish) Of Aileen, Shining light
14. Cory – (Irish) Priest, Maiden, Troop
15. Kalen – (Gaelic) Slender, Fair
16. Aydan – (Irish, Turkish) Bringer of fire, From the moon
17. Dwayne – (Irish, Welsh) Swarthy

Cool Irish Girl Names

Cool Irish girl names have that effortless sense of style: that extra flick of the hair that automatically makes you think, ‘That’s so cool.’

Perhaps the name is linked to a classic Irish name or maybe it just has that stylish, modern vibe.

Want something with a bit of an edge but also that sense of Irish prettiness? These cool names have it all.

1. Fionnuala – (Irish Gaelic) White shoulders
2. Grainne – (Irish) Grain, Love
3. Elvie – (Irish) Leader of the elves
4. Delancey – (French) From Lancey
5. Brona – (Irish) Sorrow
6. Brid – (Irish) Strength, Exalted one
7. Finella – (Scottish) White shoulder
8. Cori – (Greek) Maiden
9. Finley – (Irish, Scottish) Fair-haired hero
10. Cassidy – (Irish) Curly-haired
11. Duna – (Hungarian, Irish) Danube river, Dark, Swarthy
12. Sloan – (Irish) Raider, Warrior
13. Rooney – (English, Gaelic) Descendent of the champion
14. Casey – (Irish) Brave in battle
15. Fania – (Irish) Ring
16. Keeley – (Irish) Slender
17. Dallas – (Irish) Skilled
18. Bevin – (Irish Gaelic) Fair or white lady
19. Caledon – (Irish) Hard or rocky land

Mythological Irish Girl Names

With its bounty of legends and roster of heroes and heroines, Irish mythology is a veritable treasure trove when it comes to inspirations for meaningful names.

The following list of mythology-inspired names will have you daydreaming about past lives and mythical heroes and goddesses.

1. Aine – (Irish) Brightness, Splendor
2. Deirdre – (Irish) Sorrowful
3. Riona – (Irish) Queenly
4. Meabh – (Irish) She who intoxicates
5. Emer – (Irish) Swift
6. Sadbh – (Irish) Sweet, Lovely
7. Etain – (Irish) Jealousy
8. Macha – (Irish) Of the plain
9. Eachna – (Irish) Horse
10. Grania – (Irish) Grain of corn
11. Eireen – (Greek) Peace
12. Mirna – (Irish) Beloved
13. Deirdra – (Irish) Broken-hearted, Sorrowful
14. Karah – (Irish) Beloved, Friend, Wild stormy one
15. Keelyn – (Irish) Slender, Fair
16. Caileigh – (Irish) Slim, Fair
17. Braydon – (Irish) Salmon
18. Caila – (Irish) Slim, Fair, From the forest

Vintage Irish Girl Names

For me, vintage Irish girl names evoke me of old-fashioned pen and paper, old Irish cottages and story-telling by the fire.

They’re lovely, romantic old-fashioned names but because we don’t hear many being used today, they feel totally modern too.

1. Alaina – (Irish, German, Greek) Rock, Precious, Torch
2. Bidu – (Irish) Strength, Power
3. Ferelith – (Scottish) True sovereignty
4. Maura – (Irish) Star of the sea, Beloved, Wished for child, Moor, Dark-skinned
5. Eilis – (Irish) Pledged to God
6. Mollie – (English) Star of the sea, Beloved, Bitterness
7. Finney – (English) The Nubian
8. Ita – (Irish) Thirst
9. Biddie – (Irish) Strength, Exalted one
10. Dez – (Irish) Of Desmond, South Munster
11. Flynn – (Irish) Descendant of the red-haired one
12. Tiernan – (Irish) Little lord
13. Quill – (Irish, English) Scribe, Writer with a quill pen
14. Ennis – (Irish) From the island
15. Glenn – (Scottish) A narrow valley
16. Fee – (Irish, Chinese) Of Ó Fiaich, Fairy, Winged, Swift
17. Teigen – (Norwegian) Strip of land, The farmland

Modern Irish Girl Names

Modern Irish girl names are going to be your go-to if you want the best of both worlds.

Not too sexy, not too old-fashioned, but rather just a fresh modern riff on traditional Irish names, names with more of an edge than the old stand-bys.

1. Bria – (Italian, Irish) Vigour, Liveliness, High, Noble
2. Kinley – (Scottish) Fair hero
3. Ena – (Irish) Little fire, Kernel, Peace
4. Kaisley – (American, Irish, Scottish) Vigilant, Church, From Paisley
5. Forsythe – (English, Gaelic) Man of peace
6. Devony – (Irish, British) Dark-haired, Poet, Deep valley dwellers
7. Kylian – (Irish) War strife, Church
8. Delaney – (Irish) Dark challenger
9. Teagan – (Irish, Welsh) Toy, Beautiful, Poet, Philosopher
10. Shay – (Irish, Hebrew) Stately, Gift
11. Kennedy – (Irish) Misshapen head
12. Ashlyn – (Irish) Dream
13. Makenna – (Irish, Hawaiian, African) Fire, Affection, Many gathered, Happy one
14. Bellamy – (English, Irish, French) Fine friend
15. Kyla – (Scottish) Narrow spit of land
16. Payton – (English) Fighting man’s estate
17. Mckinley – (Scottish) Son of the fair hero
18. Kylie – (Noongar, Scottish) Boomerang, Narrow channel
19. Carson – (English, Scottish) Son of the marsh dwellers

Nature Inspired Irish Girl Names

Earthy Irish girl names evoke the beauty of the Irish countryside – feather-white froth on a cascading waterfall, golden light on rolling green hills, an infusion of spring color from wild flowers by the side of the road.

If you can’t resist the idea of linking your little lady to the natural world, then these names will add a lovely touch of the outdoors to her life.

1. Ailis – (Scottish Gaelic) Noble
2. Croia – (Irish) Heart
3. Aithne – (Irish) Fire
4. Clodagh – (Irish) Of an Irish river
5. Aislinn – (Irish) Dream
6. Cliodhna – (Irish) Shapely
7. Eibhlin – (Irish) Shining, Brilliant
8. Aoibhe – (Irish) Life, Beauty
9. Darcie – (Irish, French) Dark one, From Arcy or the fortress
10. Mora – (Spanish) Blackberry
11. Aoibhinn – (Irish) Beautiful sheen
12. Cait – (Irish) Pure
13. Dearbhla – (Irish) Daughter of the poet
14. Brie – (Latin) Marshland
15. Ciar – (Irish) Dark
16. Aoibh – (Celtic) Beautiful, Radiant
17. Caitlyn – (Irish) Pure
18. Eimear – (Irish, Gaelic) Swift
19. Aerin – (Gaelic) Ireland
20. Bride – (Irish) Strength, Exalted one

Unisex Irish Names

While I love names that are beautiful for anyone, unisex Irish girl names have the lovely duality of working for either gender.

If you are looking a name that’s meaningful and versatile, and these unisex Irish names just might be what you’re looking for.

1. Morrigan – (Irish) Phantom queen
2. Naoise – (Irish) Hunter, Warrior
3. Mirin – (Gaelic, Scottish) Name of an Irish saint
4. Aoibheann – (Irish) Beautiful sheen
5. Ireland – (Irish) Land of abundance, Fertile land
6. Kiva – (Hebrew) Protect
7. Connelly – (Irish) Love, Friendship
8. Rynn – (English, Greek) Pure
9. Keelin – (Irish) Slender and fair
10. Carmody – (Irish) Descendant of Cearmaid
11. Dublin – (Irish) Dark pool
12. Morrissey – (Irish) Descendant of Muiris
13. Carbry – (Irish) Charioteer
14. Rylie – (Irish) Descendant of Raghallach
15. Connery – (Irish) Warrior-lord
16. Kace – (Irish) Brave in battle
17. Corrigan – (Irish) Spear
18. Toryn – (Irish) Chief

Short Irish Girl Names

Irish short girl names are a treat thanks to the lilt that melody gives to short Irish names that still gives a simple name a sweet little song.

For those who want something very simple yet still rich, these short Irish names are just right for your little girl.

1. Maira – (Irish) Sea of bitterness, Bitter, Flash
2. Corey – (Irish) From the hollow
3. Ryan – (Irish) Little king
4. Kasey – (Irish) Brave in battle
5. Sina – (Swiss, Hebrew, Irish) Bear, Treasure, God is gracious
6. Rory – (Irish) Red king
7. Callan – (Gaelic) Battle, Rock
8. Moire – (Irish) Star of the sea
9. Rowen – (Irish, British) Little redhead, Row, Tree
10. Blaine – (Irish) Slender, Angular
11. Fia – (Irish, Portuguese, Italian) Wild, Deer, Weaver
12. Cody – (English) Helpful, Pillow
13. Renny – (Irish) Little prosperous one

Elegant Irish Girl Names

You might envision your little girl growing up to be a graceful and sophisticated young lady, or you might simply want to choose something that feels a little more elegant than the average kid-sounding name.

Either way, you’ll love these beautiful and sophisticated Irish names.

1. Caeli – (Irish) Descendent of Caollaidhe, Of Keely
2. Keva – (Irish) Gentle, Beautiful, Precious
3. Gaelle – (French) From Gaul
4. Murielle – (Latin) Star of the sea, Sparkling, Shining sea
5. Arlen – (English) Hare land
6. Kealy – (Irish) Slender, Fair, Hollow
7. Daren – (Irish) Great
8. Kelly – (Irish) War
9. Sloane – (Irish) Raider
10. Morine – (Irish) Star of the sea
11. Noreen – (Irish) Honor, Radiant, Brilliant

Southern Irish Girl Names

If you’re looking for a name that is strong but sweet, this list of southern Irish girl names will make your heart feel more at home.

1. Shona – (Scottish Gaelic) God is gracious
2. Dacey – (Irish) From the south
3. Rosaleen – (Irish) Rose, a flower
4. Sheena – (Irish) God is gracious
5. Edana – (Irish) Fire
6. Kacey – (Irish) Vigilant
7. Shane – (Irish) God is gracious
8. Carlin – (Irish) Little champion
9. Dillon – (Irish) Loyal
10. Codie – (Irish) A helpful person
11. Kayce – (Irish) Alert, Watchful

Royal Irish Girl Names

Searching for a regal, sophisticated sounding name for your little girl, then look no further than this impressive list of royal Irish names.

1. Nylah – (Arabic) Winner
2. Reagan – (Irish) Little king
3. Kiani – (Irish) Ancient
4. Orlagh – (Irish) Golden princess, Golden ruler
5. Rhiane – (Irish) Great queen
6. Neila – (Hebrew) Locking, Closing
7. Reannon – (Irish) Great queen
8. Darien – (Irish, English) Kingly, Small, Rocky hill
9. Branna – (Irish) Sorrow, King, Raven
10. Talullah – (Irish) Lady of abundance
11. Eavan – (Irish) Beautiful sheen

Celebrity Irish Girl Names

If you like the idea of an Irish name, but you also want something a little glamorous and up-to-date – these names might be just what you’re looking for.

1. Kellen – (German, Irish) Swamp, Slender
2. Hayes – (English) Hedged area
3. Carey – (Irish) Dark, Black
4. Brady – (Irish) One with broad eyes
5. Madden – (Irish) Little dog
6. Keeva – (Irish) Gentle, Beautiful, Precious
7. Bari – (Irish) To select, Fair-haired
8. Aden – (Gaelic) Little fire

Wrap Up

I hope this list of Irish girl names has given you some ideas, and maybe even drawn you closer to that one special name.

Whether you’re looking for a classic Irish girl name, a modern Irish girl name or an Irish girl name with some magic in it, Irish girl names often carry both grace and strength, tradition and power, history and myth.

And what better beginning for your little princess than a name with so many meanings to choose from?

Happy name hunting!