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Unique Irish Names

Unusual Irish baby names are still abundant, even with the emigration over the past few decades of plenty of new and unique Irish names. Now, such Irish baby names as Liam, Declan, Finn, Saoirse, and Sinead are no longer considered unusual in the US.

But there are lots of unusual Irish names yet to be discovered. We nominate these choices for parents looking for baby names that are both Irish and unique, especially in the US.

Ailbhe

Meaning: noble, bright

Origin:Irish
1470
Naoise Naoise was a hunter, singer, and warrior in ...
Origin:Irish
5431
Sadhbh

Meaning: sweet, goodness

Origin:Irish
1300
Eilis

Meaning: pledged to God

Origin:Irish variation of Elizabeth
1517
Meabh

Meaning: she who intoxicates

Origin:Irish
1965
Emer

Meaning: swift

Origin:Irish
1973
Egan

Meaning: little fire

Origin:Variation of Aidan, Irish
1403
Donal The name Donal is a masculine given name of ...
Origin:Scottish
5166
Banning

Meaning: small, fair one

Origin:Irish
8128
Quigley

Meaning: from the mother's side

Origin:Irish
3598
Becan

Meaning: little man

Origin:Irish
5257
Obrien

Meaning: descendant of Brian

Origin:Irish surname
14900
Fiachra

Meaning: crow, raven

Origin:Irish
2054