We’ve tracked down baby names that have alternative Irish spellings for a beautiful twist on our favourites. Without further ado, here’s some lovely monikers to get you inspired on your search!

Alternative Irish spellings for baby boy names

  • Donal or Domhnall
  • Oran or Odhrán
  • Eoin, Owen, Eoghan or Eoghain
  • Rory, Ruairí or Ruairdhí
  • Caolfhionn, Caolinn or Keelin
  • Dara, Dáire or Darragh
  • Páidí or Paddy
  • Aidan or Aodhán
  • Killian or Cillian
  • Ríon or Rioghan
  • Dermot or Diarmud

Alternative Irish spellings for baby girl names

  • Niamh or Neve
  • Maeve, Meabh or Meadhbh
  • Derbha, Dervla or Derbhaile
  • Orla, Orlaith or Orflaith
  • Clodagh or Clóda
  • Erin or Éirinn or Éireann
  • Aoibhinn or Aoibheann
  • Úna or Oonagh
  • Clíona or Clíodhna
  • Emer or Éimear
  • Eadaoin or Aideen
  • Caoimhe and Keeva
  • Shauna or Séana
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* This article was originally published on Rollercoaster.ie.