We’re always on the hunt for beautiful Irish baby names over here at RollerCoaster HQ and today we’ve rounded up a few of our favourites that we feel deserve more time in the spotlight.
If you love Irish baby names just as much as we do but are on the quest to find something on the rare side that you won’t find on the top 10, 20 or even 50 lists, you’ve come to the right place!
While the classic Irish names will always have a special place in our hearts, (Oisín, Saoirse and Aoife – we’re talking about you!) we’ve decided to cast some light on some unusual names that won’t be commonly heard on the playground.
Keep reading for our selection of 20 unique Irish names to have on your radar!
Unique Irish names for boys
Lughaidh
- Used 8 times in 2024
- Pronounced ‘loo-ig’
- Meaning ‘strength’
Fionán
- Used 4 times in 2024
- Pronounced ‘fyun-nan’
- Meaning ‘brown-haired warrior’
Cathair
- Used less than three times in 2024
- Pronounced ‘cah-her’
- Meaning ‘warrior’
Rossa
- Used 12 times in 2024
- Pronounced ‘ross-ah’
- Meaning ‘headland’
Rua
- Used 13 times in 2024
- Pronounced ‘roo-ah’
- Meaning ‘red haired’
Unique Irish names for girls
Nainsí
- Used 7 times in 2024
- Pronounced nan-see
- Meaning ‘grace’
Ceola
- Used 5 times in 2024
- Pronounced key-ola
- Meaning ‘musical’
Cailín
- Used less than three times in 2024
- Pronounced call-een
- Meaning ‘girl’
Nóinín
- Used 6 times in 2024
- Pronounced no-neen
- Meaning ‘daisy’
Neala
- Used 6 times in 2024
- Pronounced nah-lah
- Meaning ‘champion’
Saileog
- Used less than three times in 2024
- Pronounced sah-logue
- Meaning ‘willow’
Aibhe
- Used less than three times in 2024
- Pronounced ay-vah
- Meaning ‘bright’
Laoibhse
- Used less than three times in 2024
- Pronounced lee-sha
- Meaning ‘famous warrior’
Mallaidh
- Used 6 times in 2024
- Pronounced mah-lee
- Meaning ‘drop of the sea’
Caoilfhionn
- Used 3 times in 2024
- Pronounced keel-in
- Meaning ‘fair’
What’s your favourite Irish name?
*This article was originally published on RollerCoaster.ie.
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