Crazy Irish baby names

Crazy, crazy. Feliciamaisey, I'm agreeing with you :)

It seems like the US actually has more American Irish families utilizing historically significant Irish names than some Irish families in Eire at this point.

Just goes to prove the Irish don't think beyond this very minute and are addicted to the "instant gratification" of naming their little "slapper" anything that'll attract giggles, admiration and lots of: "A suren, isn't that an unusual name for the child!"

"n France and some other countries there is a national list of acceptable names. It contains hundreds, maybe thousands--there's lots to choose from. But the state will not register a name that is not on that list" (written by WoundedKnee) That's very interesting! And bold! However, the French have really tried to preserve their way of life, in some ways, officially, more than Ireland seems to. The French make a big thing about preserving "correct", authentic use of the French language more so than do other countries that I hear about. What strikes me as sad is a lack of regard for important historical names by the parents who name a kid something like "Lady Gaga". She is meaningless in the scheme of things. A person important to them now, but not later, wait and see.. I love the very authentic old, traditional Irish names.

where is the pat, tom, mick, and mary gone to...

1st, give them a Name that they can spell by kindergarden, 2, give them a name that has true heart & soul stick to family names NOT something that sounds like it was found under a rock!! Kids are gruel enough lets not make them Targets ripe for the picking OMG and please STOP calling little girls (Little Mama) they grow up fast enough

Its not the Irish as a whole who are choosing these names, its a tiny fraction of a particular area of the community, which is inevitable in most cultures, relax its all good there are plenty of michaels and patricks around too!! lighten up!!

I think it's silly I wonder how this child will feel when he or she becomes an adult.Parents need to be more serious when they give a child a name that they must carry for the rest of there life.

We have not fallen prey to Our country, We have to yours. :) we have a brand new grandson named Declan Reid irish & proud of it!

Just a shame that Eire is falling prey to the US Hype (Hollywood etc). Eire is one of the Greatest and most beautiful countries and to lose that rich heritage to the US so-called mind (lack thereof) is disgusting. Please please Keep Eire Ireland. Do NOT go the way of the UK.

In France and some other countries there is a national list of acceptable names. It contains hundreds, maybe thousands--there's lots to choose from. But the state will not register a name that is not on that list. The Irish are once again making a laughing stock of themselves with their addiction to pop culture and ignorance of their own culture. Of course, it's nothing new. For decades now the Irish have been naming their new housing developments things like "Windsor Way" "Cheltenham Green" etc. The fact is that Irish nationality and culture without a vibrant Irish language is a sham. The Irish mind--if such a thing exists any more--is open to every fad and craze from London to Hollywood.