Old irish names

Irish names conjure up Celtic warriors or a sorry tale of mis-translation. What do they really mean? And where do naming conventions fit in?

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These monikers are seriously underused.

In the world of baby names, there exists a realm of sophistication, heritage, and timeless charm that few can rival. Among the plethora of options, Irish preppy baby boy names stand out as a blend of tradition and elegance, capturing the essence of generations past while maintaining a contemporary allure.

In today's episode we share some old Irish names - quite beautiful ones - that are just some of our favourites for boys and girls.

Perplexed by how your ancestor could have so many aliases? Our unique index to those elusive old girls' Irish names is particularly useful where an individual does not appear on record as expected. Many native, old Irish (pre-Norman) origin given names were still popular first names for baby girls in 19th-century Ireland. Discover how these names were disguised by Latin and English "translations" to break down that Irish Genealogy brick wall.

Ten old Irish names from your grandparent's generation that you just don't hear anymore. Read on to find out more.