Irish Baby Names - What they mean and how to pronounce them

Féilim O'Connor, Morgan Buckley, Gavin Drea

Summary

Discover the magical origins and meanings behind over 200 Irish names.
It might seem like the classic Irish names are Mary and Joseph, but those are about as Irish as the Pope! Get ready to go back, way back, before Christianity came to these shores. Rediscover names like CÁIT (a fairy creature), FERDIA (a friend of Cú Chulainn), MACHA (an ancient war goddess) and RÉALTÍN (little star) – names from an ancient Ireland of mystery, magic and mythos.
An Irish name is the greatest first gift you can give a child. Here you will be sure to find a name you and your family will love forever.

Available since: 06/05/2025.

Print length: 160 pages.

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