Top 20 Modern Irish Names for Baby Girls (2024)

Image Source: Prokerala

Modern Irish Girl Names

1. 1. Adeene Little fire shining brightly Adeene is a rising girl's name of Irish- origin. This moniker translates to "Little fire shining brightly". Adeene is a twist to Aideen, that enjoyed wide popularity in the US during the late 90's. Some beautiful variants of the name are Adeena, Aidena, and Adeane.
2. 2. Arleta An oath, A pledge This powerful Irish name is derived from the classically popular name Arlene. While the name is relatively uncommon, baby can look up to the Polish Paralympian runner Arleta Meloch and American children’s author Arleta Richardson for some great inspiration.
3. 3. Bevinn Royal Bevinn is a modern variant of the Irish name "Bevin" or "Bébhinn." This regal name is derived from the Irish word "beo," meaning "alive" or "lively." Bevinn or Bevin can be used as a feminine given name and carries a pleasant, lyrical sound.
4. 4. Blyth Filled with happiness The name Blyth embodies a cheerful and carefree spirit that will inspire your baby to live freely and joyfully. One of the closest variants, Blythe is the middle name of Drew Barrymore- a surname from her rich theatrical history. With a steady rise in popularity, this moniker could possibly be the next Blair, Blake, or Brett.
5. 5. Breyna From the fairy palace This timeless gem is a variant of the Irish names Breena and Brianna, and the Slavic name Brina. Breyna is a perfect blend of the old classic and contemporary allure. The name translates to “From the fairy palace”, making it an ideal fit for your little fairy.
6. 6. Ciara Brunette Ciara is an Irish name derived from "ciar," meaning "dark-haired" or "black." This moniker is popular both in Ireland and internationally. A notable bearer of this name is Ciara Princess Harris, an American singer-songwriter known for hits like "Goodies" and "1, 2 Step". Christian
7. 7. Delaney Challenging, Bouncy, Enthusiastic, From the elder tree grove Delaney is a unisex name of Irish origin. A prominent namesake is the American actor Delaney Williams whose credits include his well-known roles as John Buchanan on Law & Order: SVU and Jay Landsman on the Investigation thriller ‘The Wire’. The name is placed at 234thrank in the SSA popular names list of 2023. Christian,Jewish
8. 8. Devina Divine, Creative Devina is an endearing moniker that comes from the root masculine variant 'David' meaning "beloved". The name is popular in Scottish as 'Davina' popularly shared by Davina Claire from the show The Vampire Diaries and the English TV presenter Davina McCall. Christian
9. 9. Elveah A friend of the elves If you feel like your baby has a magical, otherworldly aura, Elveah might be just the ideal moniker for them. It is a feminine variant of the popular British origin name Elven used for boys. Elwine, Elwyna, and Alvinia are some of the prominent variants of this name.
10. 10. Fianna Legendary tale Fianna combines the best elements of Fiona and Brianna. In Irish and Scottish mythology, the Fianna were independent bands of warriors led by the hero Fionn mac Cumhaill. Consider variants like Fiannah, Fianne and Fian.
11. 11. Fiona Fair haired ‘Shrek’ fans know Fiona as the feisty wife of the green-colored Ogre. This moniker is thought to have been coined by a Scottish poet in the 19th century. Despite its short history, Fiona has been one of the top trending names for the last two years in the US. Christian
12. 12. Glenna Valley living Glenna is derived from the Gaelic word "gleann," which means "valley." It evokes a sense of natural beauty and tranquility, reflecting its origins in the Scottish landscape. This moniker has been ranked among the SSA's top 500 popular names for the last 10 years. Jewish
13. 13. Haggen A youthful woman Coming from the Irish surname Ó hAgain, Haggen denotes ‘youth’ and is a wonderful way to celebrate a baby’s new start in your family. This moniker has Irish, German, and English origins. Its middle English roots draw the name close to the meaning- “the protector Patron”.
14. 14. Laticia Joy Laticia is related to the Roman goddess of fertility, Laetitia, whose name means “jubilation and “happy.” Marvelites might associate this name with the 'Black Panther' star Letitia Wright.
15. 15. Maeve An intoxicat woman, Queen Maeve is on the rise, being listed at 198th position in the annual baby names compilation. If you want your baby to be named after Queen Maeve, the reckoning force of Irish mythology, don't wait up. Variants of the name are Mave, Meave, Medb and Meabh. Christian
16. 16. Maureen Night loving Maureen is a diminutive of Mary, which means "star of the sea,". If you have an Irish heritage or you just love the place, Maureen makes a great choice for your little one. Maureen McCormick from the popular sitcom Brady Runch is a popular namesake of Maureen. Christian
17. 17. Mirna Polite Mirna is shared by the mother of the Irish hero Fionn mac Cumhaill, who was also known as Finn McCool. This name is originally derived from the Irish moniker Muirne, meaning “beloved and tender.”
18. 18. Roisin Little rose Roisin is a sweet, floral name of Irish origin. This moniker is a more unique version of Rosaleen and Rose, allowing baby to stand out from the crowd. The name is widely associated with a 16th-century poem called ‘Roisin Dubh’, after a feminine figure used to personify the nation. Christian
19. 19. Saoirse An independent woman, Having freedom Saoirse is a much-loved feminine name on Ireland's shores and beyond. This moniker is tightly bound to the Irish War of Independence and the creation of the Irish Free State. Actress Saoirse Ronan has given worldwide acclaim to this name.
20. 20. Teagan Worldly, Creative Teagan is a popular Irish surname that works well as a given name for both boys and girls. Major spelling variants of this name are Teegan, Teygan, Tegan andTeigan.The name is placed at 308thrank in the SSA popular names list of 2023. Christian