| Irish Name | Pronounced | Meaning | English & Other Variants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daimhin | dah-veen | In Irish means "stag" or an "ox." Also used as a surname O'Daimhin. | Davin, Daimíne |
| Darragh, Darrah, Dara, Daire | dah-rah | Meaning "black oak." Daire mac Fiachna owned the bull, Donn Cuailnge, over which The Cattle Raid of Cooley was fought. See the boy's name Ailill for more information | N/A |
| Daithi | dah-hee | Means "fast" and "nimble." In ancient Ireland, could also be used as a surname. Feradach Daithi was aan ancient High King of Ireland and was given the name Daithi due to the speed at which he could don his armour. | David, Dahey, Dahy |
| Dallan | dah-lahn | Meaning "blind" in Irish. Saint Dallan Forgaill is said to have studied so hard that he literally went blind in the process. He became a martyr in 598 at the age of 68 when pirates invaded the monastary and beheaded him. It is said God joined his head back to his body after his death. | N/A |
| Darcy, D'Arcy | dahr-see | Originally a French name, it was brought to Ireland during the medieval age. D'Arcy literally mean "of Arcy," a town in France. This eventually became the given name Darcy. | Darcie |
| Deaglan | dayg-lawn | Unfortunately, there is no known definitive meaning for this Irish name. Saint Declan is said to have been one of four bishops in Ireland before Saint Patrick and founded the Ardmore monastary. A type of cross, The Black Cross of Saint Declan, still bears his name. | Declan |
| Deasmumhnach | des-muv-nok | Deasmumhnach has long been anglicized as Desmond. Meaning "from South Munster" in Irish. In the 17th century, there was actually a County Desmond in Ireland, between today's Counties Cork and Kerry. Today, there remains a town of Desmond in County Cork. | Desmond, Deasún |
| Diarmait, Diarmaid, Diarmuid | dee-ahr-mud | Free spirited man and without envy. Diarmait mac Cerbaill was a High King of Ireland from approxiamtely 558 until 565. He was the last King of Ireland to undergo innauguration by the old pagan rintual and was a great-grandson of Niall of the Nine Hostages. It was Diarmait's judgement regarding a copied manuscript that resulted in the great battle that cased Columba's guilt (see Irish boy's name Columba). In 565, Diarmait was killed by Aed Dub mac Suibni (see boy's name Aed). | Dermot, Darby |
| Donal, Domhnall, Domnall | doh-nall | Means "world ruler" In Irish. Domhnall Ó Néill was King of County Tyrone in ancient Ireland. County Tyrone is in Ulster, the northern part of Ireland. In addition, Domnall mac Aedo was High King of Ireland for 14 years until he died in 642. | Daniel, Donald |
| Donnacha, Donnchadh, Donncha, Donnchad | doan-aka | Thought to mean "brown lord" in old Irish. Donnchad mac Briain was the youngest son of the legendary High King of Ireland, Brian Boru (see boy's name Brion). In later years, Donnchad would himself serve as High King of Ireland from 1024 to 1064. Also, Donnchad mac Domnaill was King of Mide from approximately 766 to 797. | Dennis, Duncan |
| Dubhaltach | dual-tok | Means "dark-limbed" in Irish. Dubhaltach MacFhirbhisigh was an Irish geneologist and historian. He lived from 1643 to 1671. He is famous for writing Leabhar na nGenealach which was published in 2004. This was over three hundred years after it was originally written. | Dudley |
| Dubhgall | doo-gal | Means "dark foreigner" in Irish. | Dougal |
| Dubhlainn | duv-ling | In Irish, means "dark sword." Dubhlainn Ua Artigan was a lover of Aoibhell, a magical harpist in Irish mythology. | N/A |
| Ealadha, Elatha | aye-la-ha | Means "arts" or "crafts." In Irish mythology, Elathan was reputed to have been a prince of a semi-diving people who inhabited Ireland. They were known as the Formorians and were believed to have been the beings from which gods came to be. | Elathan |
| Eamon, Eamonn, Eamann | aye-mon | Thought to mean "guard" in Irish. Eamon de Valera remains one of the best known historical Irish figures. He was one of the leaders of the movement for Irish independence, serving as Ireland's first Taoiseach as well as President of Ireland. He was active in Irish politics from 1913-1973, and died in 1975. During the Easter Rising of 1916, de Valera was a Commandant, and was sentenced to death by the British. The sentence of execution was never carried out, as de Valera was a US citizen. His military post was one of only two that the British did not manage to take during the uprising. The other position was commanded by Eamonn Ceant, who was executed in 1916 at 34 years of age. | Edmond, Edmund |
| Eanna, Einne | aye-na | Means "birdlike" in Irish. Eanna of Aran was an Irish King, and later, a Saint. He built one of the first monastaries in Ireland on Aran Mor, part of the Aran Islands. His sister was Saint Fanchea, another Irish Saint. | Enda |
| Earnán, Eirnin | ayr-nawn | Thought to mean "iron" or perhaps "metal" in Irish. Earnán de Blaghd (a.k.a Ernest Blythe) was an important figure both in Irish politics and theatre. He was also a member of the Irish Volunteers during Ireland's struggle for Independence. After his retirement from politics in 1936, he served as managing director of the Abbet Theatre from 1941 to 1967. He died in 1975. Throughout his life, he was extremely committed to reviving the Irish language and helped extablish an Irish language theatre in Galway. | Ernan, Ernest |
| Éimhín | aiy-veen | Means "prompt" or "ready." Although the timeline is unclear, Saint Eimhin was Abbot and Bishop of the Abbey in New Ross in County Wexford. Is is thought that this was during the early part of the 6th century. | Evin; Aeveen; Eimine |
| Ennis | ehn-is | Means "island" in Irish. Also the name of a town in County Clare. Ennis is also used as a surname. | N/A |
| Eoghan, Eógan | oh-wan | Means "young" or "youth" in Irish. Saint Eoghan founded Ard Stratha (Ardstraw) in County Tyrone. | Owen |
| Erin, Eirinn, Eireann | eh-rin | Most people are probably aware that this is another name for Ireland in addition to being a favorite given name. | Aeryn, Aaron |
| Fachtna | facht-na | Meaning "malicious" or "hostile" in irish. Fachtna Fathach was High King of Ireland, but was beheaded by his sucessor during the battle at Corann in approximately the year 94 BC. | Festus |
| Faolan | fay-lawn | In Irish, thought to mean "little wolf." At least two Irish Saints have borne this name. | Fillan, Faelan |
| Fearchar | far-kar | Means "dear" or "friendly" in old Irish. | Farquar |
| Feardorcha | far-dor-ka | Means "dark man" in Irish. Feardorcha mac Ceallach O Cellaigh was an ancient Irish King of Ui Maine from approximately 1593 until 1611. Ui Maine is an area that today, we know as Counties Galway and Roscommon. | Frederick |
| Fechín | feh-keen | In Irish, means "crow" or "raven." Saint Fechin was an important Irish Saint during the 7th century, founding several churches as well as the famous abbey at Fore, where ruins still stand today. He died in the year 664. | Fechine, Fechin |
| Fedlimid | fay-lim-id | Meaning "forever good" in Irish. During the 2nd century, Fedlimid Rechtmar was High King of Ireland, ruling for 9 years. | Feidhlim, Feidhelm |
| Ferdiad | fair-dee-ad | A figure from Irish mythology, Ferdiad was the best friend of the legendary Cuchulainn. Ferdiad was supposed to have a suit of armor that could not be pierced by any ordinary weapon. In a cruel twist of fate, Ferdiad was killed by the magical spear of Cuchulainn. Ferdiad was convinved to fight Cuchulainn under evil threats from Queen Medb. See boy's name Cuchulainn and girl's name Medb for more information. | Ferdia |
| Fearghal | fair-gal | Meaning "strong" or "manly" in old Irish. Fearghal mac Tomais Mhoir had a short reign as King of Bréifne from 1449 to 1450. Fearghal or Feargal continues to be a popular Irish boy's name to this day. | Fergal |
| Fearghus | fair-gus | Means "strength" in Irish. While originally an Irish name, it has also gound great popularity in Scotland. Fearghus Duibhdeadach was a 3rd century High King of Ireland. | Fergus |
| Fiachra | fee-uh-kra | Means "raven" in Irish. In Irish mythology, Fiachra was one of the children that Lir turned into a swan for 900 years. Also, Saint Fiachra was a 7th century Irish Saint and is remebered as the Patron Saint of gardeners. | Fiacre |
| Finbarr, Fionnbhar | fin-bar | In Irish, Fionnbhar means "white or fair haired." Serves as the origin for other derivations such as Bairre and Bairrfhionn. There are many famous namesakes in Irish history that have been named with this, or a derivation. One of the most popular was St. Finbarr, who later took the name Fionnbhar, who was an Irish Bishop in Cork during the 6th century. In modern day Cork, a cathedral now carries his name. It is said that the sun did not set for two weeks following his death. | Finbar, Finbarre |
| Finnén | fin-yayn | Meaning "fair one" in Irish (as in light-skinned). In Irish history, Saint Finnen established the Abbey at Clonard in what we now know as County Meath. | Finnian |
| Fionntan | fyun-tawn | In Irish, this name means "little fair or white one." In Irish mythology, Fionntan mac Bochra was reputed to have had sixteen wives, and was said to have lived for almost 6,000 years. | Fintan, Fiontan |
| Fionn | fyun | This name is an abbreviation of Fionntan, and carries a similar meaning of "fair or white one." Fionn mac Cumhaill was a mythical warrior in Irish history, and leader of the Fianna. To this day, some believe he is not dead, but is sleeping in a cave near Dublin, ready to defend Ireland again. Legend also has it that Fionn created the Giant's Causeway in order to avoind getting his feet wet while visiting Scotland. | Finn |
| Flann | fan | In Irish, this name means "fiery red." Flann Sinna was a High King of Ireland, who died in 916. | Flannacan |
| Garbhan | gar-vawn | Means "small rough one" in Gaelic. During the 7th century, Saint Garbhan founded a church in a small Irish town. The twn then took his name and called itself Dun Garbhan, better known in English as Dungarven. | Garvan, Garban |
| Gearoid | gar-oyd | In Irish, means "strong spear." Gearoid Iarla Fitzgerald was Lord Chief Justice of Ireland from 1367 to 1398, when he disappeared. Legend has it that he remains alive to this day. | Gareth, Garrett, Garret |
| Glaisne | glash-ne | In old Irish, means "gray.' Glaisne Og mac Reamoinn was a King of Oirialla (modern day Counties of Louth and Mannaghan) from 1521 to perhaps 1551. Parts of the kingdom would eventually become part of modern-day Ulster. | N/A |
| Gobain | gub-awn | Thought to mean "smith" in Galeic. Saint Gobain was an Irish monk and died in the year 670. Little in known about him apart from the fact that he cherished solitude and lived as a hermit. He was killed by raiders. | Goban, Gobban |
