Aidan, Brayden, Colin, Riley; Kayla, Morgan, Megan, Kaitlyn - you've probably come across a newborn in the past decade with at least one of these names.
What do they all have in common? These top names in the U.S. all have Irish roots!
For example, the trendy name "Aidan" is the Anglicization of the Gaelic word Aodhán, meaning "little fire," while "Kayla" is a modern creation inspired by the Irish man’s name Cadhla, meaning "slender."
If you're an expectant parent looking for an Irish name, or you just want to figure out what your own means, you've come to the right place.
We've done all the hard work of gathering the top Irish names in America into one place. All you have to do is sit back and choose one, or two...
Ryan: Anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Ríain, meaning "descendent of the little king"
Brandon: Anglicization of Breanainn, which possibly means "sword.” Also an English surname meaning “hill top”
Logan: From the Irish surname O’Loughan, which is often mistranslated to mean “duck,” which is actually from the Gaelic word “lacha”
Austin: Anglicization of the name Aghaistín, the Irish form of Augustine, a Latin name meaning “great” or “magnificent”
Kevin: Anglicization of the Irish name Caoimhín, meaning “beautiful birth”
Connor: Modern form of the Irish name Conchobhar, meaning “dog lover.” Usually spelled Conor in Ireland
Kyle: Anglicization of the Irish word “coil” meaning “woods.” More commonly used in Scotland, where it is from a place name meaning "narrow.”
Aidan: Anglicization of Aodhán, meaning “little fire”
Brian: Anglicization of the Irish name Brion, meaning “noble”
Sean: Irish form of John, which means “gift from God”
Owen: Usually a Welsh name. It can be an Anglicization of the Irish names Eoin (form of John) and Eoghan, meaning “born of the yew”
Cody: Anglicization of the Irish surname of Norman origin, Mac Óda, meaning “descendent of Otto”
Patrick: Ireland’s patron saint’s name which is Latin for “noble.” Padric is the Irish variant
Brayden: Anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Bradaoin, meaning “salmon”
Tristan: Celtic name whose meaning has been debated, but possibly means “tumult,” or “uproar”
Colin: Can be either an Anglicization of Coilean, an Irish name meaning “whelp,” or Cóilín, an Irish short form of Nicholas.
Riley: Riley is an English surname meaning “rye field” or an Anglicization of the Irish surname O’Reilly, or Ó Raghaillaigh, meaning from “descendent of Raghaillaigh,” an Irish chieftan
Liam: Shortened form of Uilliam, the Irish form of William, a Germanic name made of two words meaning “desire” and “protection”
Caden: Anglicization of the Irish surname MacAodháin, or possibly a name from the Irish name Cathán, meaning "battle"
Oscar: Anglicization of Osgar, meaning “deer lover”
Brady: A name meaning “spirited,” and an Anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Bradaigh
Alan: Anglicization of the Irish name Ailín, meaning “handsome”
Brendan: Anglicization of Breandán/Breannain, a major Irish saint, meaning “prince”
Nolan: Anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Nualláin from “nuall,” which means “nobleman”
Donovan: Celtic name meaning “strong fighter”
Corey: Anglicization of the Irish surname Mac Gothraidh, from a place name meaning “hill hollow”
Brody: Usually Scottish, this name can also be an Anglicization of the Irish surname Mac Bruaideadha, which comes from an Irish place name meaning “ditch”
Miles: Anglicization of “Maol,” the beginning of Irish names, meaning “devotee of (insert saint here)”
Griffin: Usually a Welsh name, but it can be an Anglicization of the Irish name Críofán or of the Irish surname Ó Gríobhtha, meaning “descendent of the griffin-like”
Keegan: Anglicization of the Irish surname Mac Aodhgáin, “Aodhagán” meaning “small and passionate,” or “fiery”
Brennan: Anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Braonáin, meaning “descendent of Braonáin.” “Braonáin” can mean “sorrow”
Quinn: Anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, meaning “descendent of Conn.” “Conn” means “leader” or “chief”
Micheal: Irish form of Michael, meaning “Who is like God?”
Declan: Form of the name Deaglán, an Irish saints’ name of obscure meaning
Dorian: Although it is based on the name Dora, which has no Irish roots, the name was coined by Irish playwright Oscar Wilde for his book, “The Portrait of Dorian Gray”
Girls
Brianna: Modern feminine form of Brian, an Anglicization of the Irish name Brion, meaning “noble”
Kayla: Even though it’s probably a modern creation, it is similar to the Irish male name Cadhla, meaning “slender”
Anna: Typically considered a Latin name, but Ana is also an ancient Celtic goddess known as the “Wealth Provider”
Megan: Though technically not a Celtic name (it’s a Welsh pet form of Margaret), it’s similar to the Irish surname O’Meegan, meaning “descendent of the brave warrior”
Kaitlyn: American form of the Irish Caitlín (Irish version of Catherine)
Makayla: Another modern creation possibly stemming from the Irish man’s name “Cadhla,” meaning slender
Kaylee: This name is a modern invention based on the names Kay and Lee, but it also sounds like “céilí,” the Irish word for a gathering
Kylie: Usually considered an Australian Aboriginal name meaning “boomerang,” but like the name Kayla, it’s also a form of Kiley, an Anglicization of the Irish name Cadhla, meaning “slender”
Riley: Riley is an English surname meaning “rye field” or an Anglicization of the Irish surname O’Reilly, or Ó Raghaillaigh, meaning from “descendent of Raghaillaigh,” an Irish chieftan
Erin: A poetic name for Ireland. The name is not usually used in Ireland, but it’s recently gained in popularity in the North
Claire: This is a French name meaning “clear,” but “Clare,” an alternate spelling, is a county in Ireland
Molly: Irish pet form of Mary, or Mallaidh in Irish, that means “star of the sea”
Kennedy: Anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Cinnéide, meaning “helmet head”
Kelly: Anglicization of the Irish surname “Ó Ceallaigh,” which possibly means “brave warrior”
Cassidy: Anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Casaide, which hasan obscure meaning but may translate to “clever” or “curly-headed”
Ashlyn: Anglicization of the Irish name Aislinn (or Aisling), meaning “dream” or “vision”
Kiara: Form of Ciara, pronounced “KEE a ra,” an Irish name meaning “dark.” Often pronounced “see-Ahr-a” in the U.S.
Reagan: Anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Ríagáin, which comes from “sovereign” or “king”
Delaney: Anglicization of the Irish surname “Ó Dubhshláine, meaning “descendant of the dark-haired man of the River Slaney”
Alana: Feminine form of the name Alan, which means “handsome.” Also an Anglicization of “a leanbh, an Irish term of endearment meaning “O child”
Mckenna: Anglicization of the Irish surname MacCionnaith, interpreted as both “ardent love” and “firesprung”
Brenda: Feminine form of the Irish name Brendan, an Anglicization of the Irish saint Breandán/Breannain whose name means“prince”
Shannon: Area and river in Ireland that possibly means “little wise one”
Kara: Form of Cara, the Irish word for “friend”
Kira: Another Anglicization of Ciara, an Irish name meaning “dark”
Kathleen: Another Anglicization of the Irish Caitlín, a form of Catherine
Bridget: From the Irish name Brighid, meaning “exalted one.” St. Brigid is a patron saint of Ireland.
Patricia: This is the feminine form of Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint’s name which is Latin for “noble”
Shayla: Modern Anglicization of the Irish name Síle, meaning “blind.” Also Anglicized as “Sheila”
Tara: Anglicization of the old Irish name Teamhair, which means “eminence” or “distinction.” Also the name of the ancient hill in Co. Meath that was the center of pagan activity
Brenna: Modern feminine form of the name Brennan, an Anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Braonáin, that can mean “sorrow”
Logan: From the Irish surname O’Loughan, which is often mistranslated to mean “duck,” which is actually from the Gaelic word “lacha”
Fiona: An Irish name (spelled Fíona) pronounced as “Feena,” meaning “vine”
Ryan: Feminine Anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Ríain, meaning “descendent of the little king”
Aileen: Anglicization of the Irish name Aibhilín/Eibhilín, an Irish form of Evelyn or Helen which can mean “bright light”
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.CitizenWhy | Jan 14, 2011, 07:16 PM EST
America or Columbia would be a lovely name in Ireland. After Columbus did set out from Galway. ... Perhaps Zealandia and Australiana too. Canbada not so much but Torontina would be nice.
seagreen | Jan 02, 2011, 10:42 AM EST
In America, if the kids do not back away from the cheeseburgers, the new names for girls will be Blivia, Flouncette, and Tonla, and the boys Girth,Tankster,and Chubber.
WoundedKnee | Dec 28, 2010, 08:45 AM EST
I hear that Beyonce was the most popular girl's name in Ireland this past year.
Searlit | Dec 27, 2010, 06:38 PM EST
I think Beth is a biblical name.
mclemens | Dec 27, 2010, 07:36 AM EST
My grandson is named Finnegan and since the introduction of the show "Glee", Finn is becoming popular.
jacersisityourself | Aug 26, 2010, 10:57 PM EDT
(Cont’d..) Next, you have the historical situation of an uneducated, entrepreneurial employer, desperate to get business for high profits and workers for little pay, hurriedly asking you, out of a massively long queue of ppl “Where’s yr papers?” and “What’s yr name?” – You’d have produced a piece of paper, one you weren’t able to read anymore than the official was able to, saying yr name was ‘Molly Maguire’ or ‘Joseph Smith’ or ‘Mary O’Bannion’ or (God! - forgive me the laugh!) Father Barak O’Bamma. You’d have been signed on for America’s cause, no matter how yr name was spelt or mis-spelled. That was back then. Now it’;s time for America to get real in its own land. Speelings and mis-spellings are no longer acceptable, whether eireannfaerie or any one accepts that. Pls don’t get back to me about the WoundedKnee stuff – I totally and completely recognise it (Big Hiccup! – a very big one that). If I had been named by a True American Indian man on the first sight he as a father saw when I was born in Dublin, I might have been called “Theairmellssogoodwudntyesayjacersisityourselfisalrightinthegodsnothiccup.” I stick w/ jacers and w/no faeries and always thankful to be privileged to have a pittance of a knowledge of God, through His human Son, Jesus, His mother Marryemah and His Apostles in my life today. I encourage you to get out of a long suffering ignorance and find simplicity of smells so good that make sure you crap the rest.
jacersisityourself | Aug 26, 2010, 10:19 PM EDT
eireannfaerie on Jul 21, 2010, 08:26pm is right. Erin is not a name used as a first- or second-name in Ireland. What you have to do is - imagine yourself being the person who was yr American forbearer, a decrepit or rich person arriving off ships in a land called America, from different countries from around the world during the founding years by those people of what are now known as the US’ and Canada’s nation (pardon a hiccup on that). One of the first questions the French or English “immigration officials” (depending on which port you arrived in) would shout is “Name?” or “Nomine?” and you might, as a frightened fearful person, without invitation to a Tea Party, might have or would have instantly answered in your own native tongue’s name (in this case Irish, as also would have happened in Germanic, Jewish, Italian, Swedish etc., or, more recently, Islamic names, to mention a few). Not knowing the official’s language, you might’ve said - “Éireann” or “Rionn” or O’Gowan (or any other real name in yr own ‘foreign’ language to those ‘officials). So all the early immigrant-receiving officials recorded were what sounded like a name and gave you a piece of paper that said your name was ‘Erin’ or “Ryan” or “Ohgowanyourself” (the smarty-pants officials would’ve heard that name before and said “I know that name, you’re Smith!” (ET CETERA!). That was the name you were stuck with - the ‘immigrant official’s” paper which just might last through yr wind-swept hands or wagon and which you and the next official most likely couldn’t read anyway. So ‘Soundings’ of name became the norm as a first name. Many people who built America, thoe who bulit it's rail networks or signed up to the American Civil War’s North or South armies were employed under the first name they gave to the officials. (More...)
jacersisityourself | Aug 22, 2010, 06:58 PM EDT
kschowal – Yes, Siobhán is a beautiful sounding Irish name, used to be a fave of mine but now I would never be brave enough to call a daughter that, ever since a German lady asked me at a party how does one pronounce the name. I said like as in ‘Shove on”. A wisecracking man chatting with us said “Yeah, like as in ‘The young fella said "Quick, quick Siobhán! your knickers! Your mother’s coming!”. It’s just not the same nice name since.
kschowal | Aug 15, 2010, 02:40 PM EDT
Siobhan is the most beautiful of the Irish girl's names. When I was 12 years old I herd that name and decided if I ever had a daughter I would name her Siobhan. I did and I did.
eireannfaerie | Jul 21, 2010, 08:26 PM EDT
As far as i know erin is not a name they use in ireland but was very popular in the US especially in the early 1980s. But its origins are irish but not as a name
WoundedKnee | Jul 10, 2010, 07:40 PM EDT
George, you forget that the so-called TD could be a member of the Northern ireland Assembly. So I checked out the members, and there's none called "Burn". So I'd say it's time to stop humoring this particular troll Marlow/Yeats--he's a liar. He'll keep wasting our time if we let him.
GeorgeDillon | Jul 09, 2010, 03:59 PM EDT
Marlow/Yeats: "I'm an englishman and have no problem with the Irish" GEE! We're honored. Our most humble thanks, English sire. Your English lordship has "no problem" with the Irish. That's so reassuring... Now kiss my ass.
GeorgeDillon | Jul 09, 2010, 01:56 PM EDT
Yeats: "my own TD (political representative) has the surname..." But in the same post you say your children go to school in Belfast? Aren't you lying? TDs are South of the Border, in Belfast it would be an MP or MEP. Are you telling us you live in the South but send your children minimum of 40 miles each way every day to a school in Belfast. I think the other guys are wasting their time debating with a Liar. I suspect you're English.
Marlow87 | Jul 09, 2010, 10:41 AM EDT
George Davis wrote: I note that on another story on this site we read that the Irish are now calling their babies names like Lady Gaga and Brad Pitt. Great to see the old Irish culture so vibrant, Yeats! What would you call your daughter, Yeats? Beyonce Yeats? I read this thread and believe woundedknee and George to be the same person. Which is pathetic. I'm an englishman and have no problem with the Irish, enjoy the time I spend there. Unfortunatley there is more chance of children here being called beyonce or gaga. Cringe!
Yeats1706 | Jul 09, 2010, 07:14 AM EDT
George & WoundedKnee, I'm off on holidays for a few weeks. Try not to miss me too much. Enjoy your respective breaks (if indeed that's something you do). Slán go fóill mo chara.
Yeats1706 | Jul 08, 2010, 11:07 AM EDT
My dear George & WoundedKnee, I have 3 children, their names are Conor, Siobhan & Eamon. All of whom are educated in an Irish language school (Bunscoil Phobal Feirste), all of whom play Irish sports; Gaelic football, Hurling or Camogie. You both are ignorant, racist morons and anyone with more than 2 brain cells will know that you both talk a lot of nonsense. I understand your jealousy being from countries that have been somewhat discredited, I do. Burn is an Irish name too, my own TD (political representative) has the surname. I really don't know why you insist on telling lies. I used to think you both were just stupid or ill-informed but it is very clear you enjoy telling lies. You also sound like very angry and sad people, I suggest maybe you get out more. Maybe you both could meet up and rid youselves of the sexual frustration you feel? I must go, I'm going to send this link to friends so they can read your threads. They'll have a laugh. Have a good day to you both and may God keep you well.
GeorgeDavis | Jul 07, 2010, 06:46 AM EDT
I note that on another story on this site we read that the Irish are now calling their babies names like Lady Gaga and Brad Pitt. Great to see the old Irish culture so vibrant, Yeats! What would you call your daughter, Yeats? Beyonce Yeats?
WoundedKnee | Jul 06, 2010, 06:17 PM EDT
Yeats: You don't even have a clue about Irish, do you? You are telling us that a street in London got its name from the Irish language? What utter nonsense. By the way, the Irish name is Byrne, not Burn, or O Broin in the Gaelic, and if the mad hypthesis you advance were valid anywhere but Cuckooland, it would have to be a genitive case of Byrne (O Broin) since you are telling us it means Buyrne's church. How many Kilburns are there in Ireland (and I don't count the housing projects named after England). None. You're an out and out goof.
Yeats1706 | Jul 06, 2010, 12:49 PM EDT
Wrong yet again! You're wrong so many times I may call the guys from the guinness book of records. How ill-informed you are - Kilburn comes from the Irish 'Church'. Kil being Church in Irish and 'burn' a popular Irish surname. It still has a large Irish community today. Really sweetheart you should just do some simple research - it's not that difficult. Even for you surely. You still havene't given any examples of these supposed english names. I do wonder why. Not! You're such a hoot.
WoundedKnee | Jul 05, 2010, 05:34 PM EDT
More nonsense from Yeats1706. He thinks "Kilburn" is an Irish name!!! What's Irish about it, pray tell, Yeats? And as to the English place names throughout Ireland, anyone who drives around the suburbs of any city or town will see them in their hundreds. Don't talk tripe, Yeats.
Yeats1706 | Jul 05, 2010, 11:56 AM EDT
WoundedKnee: In your poisoned rhetoric you failed to mention the many Irish place names in England. Did you in your sheltered existence never hear of Kilburn in London, Dublin Road also in London? And many many others. Still, as many Londoners will tell you they don't see themselves as English. Not much point in England outside of London.
Yeats1706 | Jul 05, 2010, 08:50 AM EDT
GeorgeDavis: Just a small correction - Charles is the English form of Cathal.
Yeats1706 | Jul 05, 2010, 08:40 AM EDT
WoundedKnee - admit it. You hate the Irish and have never been to Ireland. Tell me, where are the places you mention such as, Tudor View, Liverpool Lane, Windsor Walk, please do tell? If you can. I do wonder why people like you and GeorgeDavis, with so much hate for the Irish and all things Irish log on here. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
GeorgeDavis | Jul 04, 2010, 08:01 PM EDT
Mairin: Just a small correction -- the name is spelled Cathal. What you list is a surname, not a first name. Cathal is the Irish form of Charles.
Mairin67 | Jun 16, 2010, 01:32 PM EDT
Noreen, Nora, Brigid, Niamh, Kathleen, Maura, Grainne, Saoirse,Patrick, Sean, John, Kevin, Joseph, Cahill, Eamon, Brendan, Niall....just some of the lovely Irish names you'll find in Ireland......not all this other stuff that people make up. Nothing against creativity...just call it that and not Irish.
Mairin67 | Jun 16, 2010, 01:25 PM EDT
I think people are getting mixed up between what are Irish surnames and American first names. Most people using these 'made up' Irish names do not know what real traditional Irish names are. They think because someone in their lineage was Irish, they can take whatever Irish word they think nice, give it to their offspring, call it an "Irish name" and then wonder why nobody has ever heard of it. Probably because it is NOT AN IRISH NAME???
WoundedKnee | Jun 08, 2010, 08:11 PM EDT
I just remembered how when I was in Ireland I was really disappointed by the fact that so many of their housing projects are given names things like Tudor Views, Windsor Walk, Liverpool Lane and so forth. It was sad, especially when you think how many beautiful old Irish names for places there are.
WoundedKnee | Jun 08, 2010, 08:08 PM EDT
Quite right, George. It's real sad to see how the Irish have abandoned all their traditional names for children. Don't they have any pride in their heritage?
GeorgeDillon | May 29, 2010, 01:48 PM EDT
betty: "my twin gandchildren Erin and Sean. Beautiful Irish names". Sean is an Irish name, Erin isn't.
GeorgeDillon | May 29, 2010, 01:47 PM EDT
eileen: "My husband and I were not blessed with children, but we have a Golden Retriever Named Brayden". Not an Irish name, not even for a dog.
GeorgeDillon | May 29, 2010, 01:45 PM EDT
Killarney: "We named our son CALLEN". No such name ever existed in Ireland.
GeorgeDillon | May 29, 2010, 01:44 PM EDT
A lot of nonsense. Names like kayla, Brayden, Brandon etc. are not Irish. Irish people never used these names. it's true that in the past twenty or thirty years Irish people have bought into a whole range of names that have appeared in tha US and elsewhere, but they're not irish names--Beyonce, Akesha, Natasha etc. If you don't believe me take a tour of a few irish cemeteries. Make a note of the names you see on headstones. You won't see "Brandon", Brayden etc. Aiden, yes, but it'll be spelled correctly.
CullenAbroad | May 03, 2010, 08:11 PM EDT
KILARNEY06: Read this: http://www.houseofnames.com/xq/asp.fc/qx/callan-family-crest.htm#Callan-Family-Crest-history
veryluckyone | Apr 27, 2010, 02:21 AM EDT
Hey, I'm a reading specialist and today i received calls from two sets of parent looking for some summer classes for their children - both named "Ireland." The families are from widely separated cities in the US. Wow. One is a girl and one is a boy. I wonder how many children in the US are actually named "Ireland." Best Regards, Bev Riverwood, Sebastopol, CA.
Kathleen Kelly | Apr 26, 2010, 10:28 AM EDT
Love this article! My grandson's name is on this list, Brady. My granddaughter's name isn't on the list yet because she may be the first to have it, Garrity, which I think is just a beautiful name for a boy or girl! My Uncle Chris' last name was Garrity and my daughter named my granddaughter after him.
Nellsmum | Apr 26, 2010, 09:56 AM EDT
Lovely article, so glad a friend told me about this site. I have no children, but I do have an Irish Setter named "Nell" after my grannie, Ellen Veronica O'Conner MacGillicuddy.. also a white kitten Nell found and adopted named Clare - simply because she LOOKED as though her name ought to be Clare!
eileenraiders | Apr 25, 2010, 06:11 PM EDT
My husband and I were not blessed with children, but we have a Golden Retriever Named Brayden.
bettybrand | Mar 26, 2010, 07:49 PM EDT
my twin gandchildren Erin and Sean. Beautiful Irish names my daughter and son-in-law surprised us with
kilarney06 | Mar 14, 2010, 10:23 AM EDT
We named our son CALLEN, (found a book of names at our church). That said St. Callen has Irish roots. Does anyone know the meaning or if there was a Saint Callen?
kleckert | Mar 11, 2010, 05:08 PM EST
my brothers are Kevin, Kerry, Shawn I am Kelly
LinLinisme | Mar 11, 2010, 11:15 AM EST
How can I find information on the name CARDIN
howareya | Mar 11, 2010, 11:01 AM EST
I've got a Casey, Corie and Shane! Casey was my grandmothers maiden name. After the fact, I thought I should have named my daughter Kelly (my other grandmothers maiden name) but thought of it too late!
sheiladd | Mar 11, 2010, 09:47 AM EST
I LOVED this section of names... so many in my Family have irish root names it seems.... Now I know why I have such poor eye sight.. it's my name! Sheila= blind :)
timjpalmer | Mar 11, 2010, 09:22 AM EST
Out of our 7 siblings you got only 3 names: Patrick, Michael and Brian and missed 4: Duffy, Shaun, Casey and Timothy. Ahh, the luck, or is it pluck, of the Irish.
CMMcShane | Mar 07, 2010, 11:05 AM EST
How come I didn't see Maura or Sheila? Or are they old fashion like Mary and Cecilia?
marysueegan | Mar 01, 2010, 09:08 AM EST
What? No, Norine or Rosaleen?
POKUDOTCOM | Feb 26, 2010, 09:25 PM EST
I think I like them all so I'm going to Savannah to party with Ryan, Shawn,Patrick & Paddy Erin Go Braugh
edwardkeating | Feb 26, 2010, 06:08 PM EST
all of the names are outstanding irish names but i like me grandchildrens. eamonn-erin-shane and abby. these are the best irish american names that this irishmen knows.
GrayGhost | Feb 26, 2010, 09:54 AM EST
What! No Moya or Roisin?
Bmajach | Feb 12, 2010, 04:49 PM EST
neat..need to know 2 things though..MY birthname is Beth, not elisabeth, or bethany its Beth..what is its meaning..and Allison my daughters name..is it Irish or Scottish..can someone help me??Thank you all so much..Beth..
cdoc7264 | Dec 17, 2009, 09:36 PM EST
Is 'Cahil' Irish for Charles?
plasticpaddy | Dec 17, 2009, 12:41 PM EST
coillte = woods some of these are a real stretch and being linked to last names loosely, not very good work.
Shirleylou | Dec 10, 2009, 05:45 PM EST
I think this listing of names is great. Sent it to expecting grandson and mother. The first born is named Aiden so I think an Irish name for a girl would be nice, and that is what is hoped for. A boy would be loved though, and if it is a boy, there are many great names in this list. .