All baby names, A to Z
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AbigailMy father is joyAdamMan, of the earthAengusOne strength, vigourAilbheWhite, bright; debatedAilsaNamed for Ailsa CraigAislingDream, visionAlasdairDefender of menAlexanderDefender of menAliceNoble kindAmeliaIndustrious, hardworkingAngusOne strength, vigourAnthonyPriceless (folk meaning)AoibheannBeautiful, radiantAoifeBeauty, radianceAriaAir, melody, songArthurUncertain; possibly bearAtlasEnduring, bearer (uncertain)AuroraDawn, morning lightAvaBird, life (debated)AveryElf ruler
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BenjaminSon of the right handBlairPlain, fieldBláthnaidLittle flower, blossomBrendanPrince, debatedBrigidExalted one, high oneBronwenWhite breast, fair
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CaitríonaPureCallumDoveCamilaAttendant at a religious riteCaoimheGentle, kind, preciousCathalBattle rulerCeriLove, lovedCerysLoveCharlieFree man or womanCharlotteFree womanChloeGreen shoot, bloomingCianAncient, enduringCiaraDark-haired, dark oneCillianChurch, or strife; debatedClaraClear, bright, famousClodaghNamed for a riverColmDoveConchobarHound lover, debatedConorLover of hounds, debatedCormacUncertain, perhaps charioteer
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DaithíSwift, nimble; debatedDanielGod is my judgeDaraOakDarraghOak, fertileDavidBeloved, dearDearbhlaTrue desire, uncertainDeclanUncertain, perhaps full of goodnessDeirdreUncertain, possibly sorrowfulDiarmuidUncertain, perhaps without envyDonnachaBrown warriorDuncanBrown warriorDylanSea, great tide; debated
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EdenDelight, pleasureEilidhGaelic form of HelenEimearPossibly swift, quickEleanorShining light (uncertain)ElijahMy God is YahwehElizabethMy God is an oathEllaOther; light (as short form)ElliotMy God is YahwehEmmaWhole, universalEoghanBorn of the yew, debatedEoinGod is graciousErwanYew, debatedEstherStar (possibly)EthanStrong, enduringEvelynWished-for child (uncertain)EzraHelp, helperÉabhaLife, livingÉriuGoddess of IrelandÉtaínShining one, uncertain
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FelixLucky, happyFergusMan of vigourFiadhWild, deerFintanWhite ancient, fairFionaFair, whiteFionnFair, white, brightFreyaLady, noblewoman
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GabrielGod is my strengthGraceGrace, favour, goodwillGráinneUncertain, possibly grainGwenWhite, fair, blessed
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HamishSupplanterHannahGrace, favourHarperHarp playerHazelHazel treeHenryRuler of the homeHugoMind, heart, spirit
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JackGod is graciousJacobSupplanter; held by the heelJamesSupplanter; held by the heelJonahA doveJordanFlowing downJosephHe will addJuliaOf the Julian family; youthful (uncertain)JulianOf the Julian family
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LachlanFrom the land of lakesLaylaNight, duskLeahWeary (uncertain)LeoA lionLeonA lionLiamResolute protectorLilyLily flower; purityLorcanLittle fierce oneLowenJoyful, happyLucasMan from Lucania; lightLughUncertain, perhaps shiningLunaThe moon
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MachaUncertain, possibly plainMaeveIntoxicating, she who intoxicatesMairéadPearlManannánOf the Isle of Man, sea godMarcusOf Mars; warlikeMasonStone workerMatildaMighty in battleMatthewGift of GodMaxThe greatestMayaIllusion; mother (varies)MhairiGaelic form of MaryMiaMine; short form of MariaMichaelWho is like God?MiloGracious, merciful (debated)MoragGreat, little great oneMorganSea-born, sea-brightMorwennaMaidenMuireannSea-born, sea-white
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NaomiPleasantness, sweetnessNathanHe gaveNeasaUncertain, perhaps ungentleNiallChampion, or cloud; debatedNiamhRadiance, brightnessNoahRest, comfortNoraHonour; light (from Eleanor)NuadaUncertain, perhaps cloud-makerNualaFair shoulder
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OisínLittle deerOliverOlive tree; elf army (debated)OliviaOlive tree; symbol of peaceOranLittle pale one, sallowOrlaGolden princessOscarDivine spear (debated)OwenNoble born, debated
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RafaelGod has healedRhiannonGreat queenRhysArdour, enthusiasmRileyValiant, debatedRiverFlowing waterRobinBright fame; songbirdRonanLittle sealRoseRose flower; fameRuairíRed kingRuthCompassion, friend (uncertain)RíanLittle kingRóisínLittle rose
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SadhbhSweet, goodlySageWise; healing herbSamuelGod has heardSaoirseFreedomSarahPrincess, noblewomanScarlettBright red; scarlet clothSebastianVenerable, reveredSerenStarSeánGod is graciousShonaGod is graciousSiobhánGod is graciousSophiaWisdom, knowledgeSorchaBright, radiantStellaA starSéamusSupplanter
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TadhgPoet, philosopherTaylorTailor; one who cuts clothTeaganLittle poetTheodoreGift of GodThomasA twinTristanTumult, or sorrowful
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VictorConqueror, winnerVictoriaVictory, triumphVincentConquering, winningVioletViolet flower; purple