Hailing From Ireland

La Fheile Padraig sona duit!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you!

Irish names have become international staples here in the united States. In fact the top boys name in our country is of Irish origin: Liam. While the top Irish girls name here is Riley.

Irish names have always dominated in the United States. Only a decade ago Aiden was the leading man. Through the years many Irish choices have stood out including, Molly, Kevin, Finn, Quinn, Maeve, Declan, Ryan and Kathleen.

While there have been several notable crossovers, most of them have been Americanized. They differ from traditionally Irish names. Seamus becomes James, Mairead becomes Margaret, and Padraig becomes Patrick. See what we mean?

In Ireland, the top girls name is Fiadh, a name you’d rarely find here. Emphasizing the differences between traditional and common.

Hailing all the way from Ireland, here are the most radiational Irish names to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day.

Ailbhe - White, Noble, Rock

Aisling - Dream, Vision

Aoife - Beauty, Radiant

Bebhinn - Melodious Woman

Caoilfhionn - Slender

Caoimhe - Dear, Beloved, Gentle

Daire - Fruitful, Fertile, Oak Tree

Daithi - Swiftness, Nimbleness

Darragh - Oak Tree

Dearhbla - Daughter of the Poet

Diarmaid - Without Injunction

Eogan - Born of the Yew Tree

Fiadh -Wild, Deer, Respect

Grainne - The Sun, Love, Grain

Ide - Thirst

Mairead - Pearl

Meabhin - Little Joy

Niamh - Bright, Radiant

Odhran - Little Pale Green One

Oisin - Little Deer

Padraig - Noble Patrician

Reidin - Star

Roisin - Little Rose

Ruaidhri - Red-Haired King

Sadhbh - Goodness

Saoirse - Liberty

Seamus - Supplanter

Sile - Blind

Sinead - God is Gracious

Siobhan - God is Gracious

Tadhg - Poet, Philosopher