75+ Best Irish Girl Names (With Meanings) For Your Charming Little Lass

December 9, 2019 / Baby, People, Women

Trying to choose the best Irish name for girls? Be charmed by this list of pretty Irish girl names (with meanings) that have Celtic and Gaelic roots.

Selecting a name your new daughter can be exciting (and a little overwhelming). There’s a wealth of name choices out there. To help narrow it down, consider a name inspire by the Emerald Isle of Ireland.

Perhaps one or both parents have Irish ancestry. Or you’re just inspired by Irish culture. Or you just love an Irish name!

Ireland had such a rich history and colorful culture, that’s it’s no wonder Irish baby names are so popular. For your baby girl, choosing an Irish name can be a great starting point.

Do you want an Irish girl name that is popular such as Erin, Briana, or Caitlin? Or do you want a unique Irish girl name such as Bedelia, Saoirse, or Maeve?

Try your luck at some of the best Irish girl names below.

Best Irish Girl Names (With Meanings) For Your Charming Lass

Adina
- Meaning: Slender, Delicate
Aideen
- Meaning: Jealousy
Aileen
- Meaning: Bright, shining light
Aine
- Meaning: Brightness, Splendor
Aisling
- Meaning: Dream, Vision
Alva
- Meaning: White
Annabella
- Meaning: Loving
Aoife
- Meaning: Beautiful, Radiant
Arlise
- Meaning: Pledge
Ashlyn
- Meaning: Dream
Beatha
- Meaning: Life
Bedelia/Bidalia
- Meaning: Strength or Exalted One
Bevin
- Meaning: Fair Lady, White Lady
Breena
- Meaning: Fairy Place
Briana/Brianna
- Meaning: Strong; honorable
Brigid
- Meaning: Strength or Exalted One
Caitlin/Caitlyn
- Meaning: Pure
Cara
- Meaning: Dear, Friend, Face
Carey
- Meaning: Dark, Black
Cassidy
- Meaning: Curly-Haired
Ciara
- Meaning: Little Dark One
Clancy
- Meaning: Red-Haired Warrior
Colleen
- Meaning: girl
Dallas
- Meaning: Skilled
Dara
- Meaning: Pearl of Wisdom, or Oak Tree
Darby
- Meaning: Free from Envy, or, from the Deer Estate
Deirdre
- Meaning: Raging

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Eileen
- Meaning: Bright, Shining One
Elva
- Meaning: Leader of the Elves
Emer
- Meaning: Swift
Enya
- Meaning: Fire
Erin
- Meaning: From the Island to the West
Ethne
- Meaning: Kernel
Fallon
- Meaning: Leader
Fania
- Meaning: Ring
Fia
- Meaning: Wild or Weaver
Finley
- Meaning: Fair-haired hero
Finn
- Meaning: White, Fair
Fiona
- Meaning: Fair; Beautiful
Glenna
- Meaning: Glen
Goldie
- Meaning: Yiddish, Gold
Imogen
- Meaning: Maiden; Innocent
Ita
- Meaning: Thirst
Kady
- Meaning: First
Kailen/Cailin
- Meaning: Girl
Kara
- Meaning: Dear, Friend, Face
Kathleen
- Meaning: Pure
Kayleigh
- Meaning: Fair; Slim
Keira/Kira
- Meaning: Little Dark One
Keely/Keeley
- Meaning: Slender
Kennedi
- Meaning: Helmet
Kerry
- Meaning: Dark-haired
Laoise
- Meaning: Light; Radiant

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Maeve
- Meaning: She Who Intoxicates
Magee
- Meaning: Son of Hugh
Makenna
- Meaning: Happy One
Maureen
- Meaning: Hebrew, Bitter
Mairead
- Meaning: Pearl
Moira
- Meaning: Bitter
Nela
- Meaning: Horn
Nessa
- Meaning: Not Gentle
Nora
- Meaning: Torch
Noreena
- Meaning: Honor, Light
Orla
- Meaning: Golden Princess
Orna
- Meaning: Little Pale Green One
Paili
- Meaning: Bitter
Regan/Reagan
- Meaning: Little King
Riley
- Meaning: Courageous
Riona
- Meaning: Queenly
Roan
- Meaning: Little Redhead
Roisin
- Meaning: Little Rose
Rory
- Meaning: Red King
Ryleigh
- Meaning: Irish, Courageous
Saoirse
- Meaning: Liberty; Freedom
Shannon
- Meaning: Old and Wise
Shauna
- Meaning: God’s Gracious Gift
Sheena
- Meaning: God is Gracious
Sinead
- Meaning: God is Gracious
Siobhan
- Meaning: God’s Grace; Full of Charm
Sorcha
- Meaning: Bright; Radiant
Talulla
- Meaning: Lady of Abundance
Tara
- Meaning: Rocky Hill
Tully
- Meaning: Flood, Peaceful, Hill

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