Looking for nice Irish names

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Registered: 11-18-2005
Looking for nice Irish names
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Tue, 02-28-2006 - 2:00pm
any suggestions? nothing "way out there" but nice sounding Irish names
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Registered: 09-28-2005
Tue, 02-28-2006 - 2:29pm

My all time favorite Irish name is the name we gave our DS#1--Brendan. I also really like Declan and Callum for boys.

Theresa

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Registered: 05-02-2003
Tue, 02-28-2006 - 2:29pm

Some of my faves:
Shannon
Maeve
Aine
Bridget
Bridgid
Aoife
Gwendolyn
Kelly
Maura
Aileen
Aisling
Fallon
Erin
Meghan
Evelyn/Evie
Fiona
Tara

Patrick
Ryan
Egan
Murphy
Eamon
Bowen/Bowie
Sean
Connor
Donovan
Sullivan
Finn
Neal
Quinn
Scully
Shea
Nolan
Padraig

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Registered: 10-23-2004
Tue, 02-28-2006 - 2:38pm

Girls:

Alana
Bevin
Blaine
Bridget
Bryna
Caitlin
Caitrin
Caley
Cara
Carey
Carlin
Ciara
Dara
Darby
Davan
Erin
Fallon
Haley
Kayley
Keeley
Mairin
Neala
Quinn
Regan
Riley
Ryann
Shannah
Shay
Sheridan
Tara

Boys:

Aidan
Arlen
Blaine
Brady
Brendan
Cathan
Cavan
Clancy
Cleary
Conan
Conlan
Connor
Conway
Declan
Devlan
Dolan
Finn
Finnegan
Flynn
Gallagher
Galvin
Gannon
Grady
Hogan
Kaine
Keegan
Keenan
Keiran
Keller
Kennedy (although I prefer it on a girl)
Kirwin
Killian
Liam
Nevan
Nolan
Oran
Quillan
Quinlan
Quinn
Rearden
Riordan
Regan
Ryley
Rogan
Ronan
Rory
Rourke
Ryan
Seamus
Sullivan
Tad
Teague
Tiernan
Tierney

My favourites are Davan for a girl and Gallagher for a boy. I may have to add Davan to my list. ;)

Terra.

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Registered: 02-15-2006
Tue, 02-28-2006 - 3:57pm

Girl:
Ciara
Kayley
Mona
Regan
Rory

Boy:
Connor
Brendan
Aidan
Gannon
Kennedy
Keegan
Monroe
Riley

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Registered: 04-03-2003
Tue, 02-28-2006 - 7:24pm

Colleen is a great Irish name!

tee hee hee...........it's my name! It means "Girl"

My co-workers daughter's name is Erin Colleen........I think that is a really pretty Irish name.

I like the name Shawn, Patrick or Michael for boys.

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Registered: 09-29-2005
Tue, 02-28-2006 - 10:55pm

Well we have a lot of Celtic names on our many lists (some Irish, Scottish, etc. ... I'll try to take out any that don't fit the criteria but I may miss some LOL), so here are a few. You already have a bunch of suggestions so sorry for any repeats. ;)

Boys:
Nolan
Ewan
Griffin
Breckin/Brecken/Breacan/Breccan
Gavin
Owen
Logan
Rowan
Deacon
Declan
Lochlan/Lachlan
Ian
Cilian/Cillian/Kilian/Killian
Finnian
Riordan
Garrett/Jarrett
Taggart
Rafferty
Rhys
Gallagher
Kearney
Kyler
Leith
Lyel

Girls:
Fiora
Ardra
Alana/Alannah
Ginessa
Dylana
Breila
Fiona
Annora
Nora(h)
Maggie
Maisie
Eira
Tegan
Treasa/Trea
Aileana
Delanie
Delaine/Delaina
Richael
Aislin(n)/Aisling
Raveh
Aoife
Ianna
Tavia
Morrigan
Fainne
Branwyn
Finola/Nola
Zaira
Isla
Ainslie/Ainsley
Erienne
Briallen

I'm sure I've left some out (lots of lists LOL), but I'm sure there are at least some on there that haven't been mentioned! :)

HTH

~Kelli

Ps. Almost forgot to add my own girls' names -- Kaitlyn and Devanie! ;)


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Registered: 12-26-2005
Wed, 03-01-2006 - 2:48pm

I'm a big fan of irish names...

here are a few to check out

Boys: Ryan, Pierce, Dylan, Sean, Rory, Kevin, Daniel, Owen

Girls: Kara, Clare,(Claire) Tara,

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Registered: 02-01-2006
Wed, 03-01-2006 - 5:28pm

Ok here's a link to a list of over 350 Irish Baby Names camplete with meanings. This has to help you!! Although it may be a bit too much to choose from!! LOL

http://www.babynamenetwork.com/origin.cfm

-Katherine