Choosing a baby name is such an important decision; a child’s name is something that will stick with them for the rest of their lives. So most parents will deliberate endlessly before eventually deciding on the perfect moniker for their little one.
And people have different preferences when choosing a name, too, with some loving classic names, some gravitating towards trendy names, and others favoring more unique choices.
This name was given to fewer than three babies last year
If you are the latter and are expecting a baby girl, then we have a gorgeous name that was given to fewer than three babies in Ireland last year.
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The name is Iseult, and it is so rare that hardly any parents have chosen it in recent years, making it a perfect choice if you love unusual names.
In 2025, it was given to fewer than three babies, and since 2021, it was given to fewer than 10 babies every year, according to the CSO. This means that it is highly unlikely that your little one will have the same name as a child in their class if you choose it.
Iseult is pronounced ‘ee-sult’ and means ‘beautiful,’ ‘ice ruler,’ or ‘iron ruler’.
The name is actually of Welsh origin and is a variant of the name Isolde. However, it is strongly associated with Ireland as Iesult was a mythological Irish princess. Legend has it that she was en route to marry King Mark of Cornwall when she drank a love potion and fell in love with King Mark’s nephew, Tristan.
* This article was originally published on Everymum.ie.
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