Taking inspiration from the coldest months of the year, if you’re on the hunt for a unique moniker as Gaeilge for your "geimhreadh" baby – you’ve come to the right place.
Unique Irish baby names for your winter baby
Ailbhe – Pronounced ‘al-va’ – Meaning ‘white,’ ‘noble,’ ‘bright’: Ailbhe is said to be derived from the Gaelic albho, which means white. And since the winter months tend to bring us snow, it’s a nice nod to the season.
Fiadh – Pronounced ‘fee-ah’ – Meaning ‘little deer’: Fiadh or Fia means ‘wild’ or ‘deer’, an animal that we tend to associate with winter and Christmas.
Nollaig – Pronounced ‘nul-uhg’ – Meaning ‘Christmas’: How adorable would this be for a December baby?
Niamh – Pronounced ‘neeve’ – Meaning ‘brightness’ or ‘radiance’ – Niamh is similar to the Spanish word for snow, nieve, making it perfect for a winter baby girl.
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Realtín – Pronounced ‘rail-teen’ – Meaning ‘little star’: Realtín is perfect for your little star!
Oisín – Pronounced ‘ush-een’ – Also meaning ‘little deer’
Faolán – Pronounced ‘fay-lawn’ – Meaning ‘wolf’: Wolves are another animal with strong ties to the cold months.
Oran – Pronounced ‘oh-ran’ or ‘ore-an’ – Meaning ‘pine tree’: This gorgeous baby boy name is inspired by the trees that stay green all winter long.
Cuilinn – Pronounced ‘kill-inn’ – Meaning ‘holly’ – Cuilinn is Irish for holly, which makes this such a sweet name for your little winter arrival!
* This article was originally published on Rollercoaster.ie.