Browse baby names from A to Z and search by name. Entries include an origin or language note, common usage, and a concise meaning where the etymology is reasonably established.
Abina
Aedin
Aengus
Ailbhe
Ailish
Alva
Ambrose
Angeline
Aongus
Arlene
Augustine
Averil
Avril
Bairbre
Bartholomew
Bartley
Basil
Bedwyr
Bernadine
Bernice
Blathnaid
Bleddyn
Bran
Branwen
Breda
Breeda
Breege
Breffni
Briallen
Brid
Bridie
Brien
Briget
Brighid
Brona
Bronwen
Bryn
Caitriona
Caoimhe
Caragh
Cathal
Cian
Ciara
Ciaran
Cillian
Clodagh
Colm
Conall
Cormac
Liam
Irish short form of William, traditionally interpreted as a resolute protector.
Quinn
Irish surname name derived from Ó Cuinn; modern use is broadly unisex.
Riley
Irish and English surname name; proposed meanings differ by origin.
Rowan
Used from Irish and Scottish naming traditions and also as an English tree name.
Why baby-name meanings can differ between sources
Names travel across languages, alphabets, religions, regions, and centuries. A modern name may have more than one independent origin, a traditional interpretation may differ from strict historical linguistics, and a surname or place name may later become a given name. For that reason, BabyCareGuide avoids presenting disputed etymologies as certain facts.
How to choose a name beyond meaning
Families often consider pronunciation, spelling, initials, sibling names, cultural or family connections, likely nicknames, how a name sounds with the surname, and whether the name works in more than one language. Meaning can be one factor without needing to be the deciding factor.
A note on gender labels
“Common usage” describes how a name is frequently used in naming traditions or contemporary usage; it is not a rule about who may use the name. Many names are unisex, shift over time, or are used differently across countries.
