Irish Baby Names : What they mean and how to pronounce them

Author: O'Connor, Feilim

Ireland

Published on 30 May 2025 by Gill (Gill Books) in Ireland.

Hardback | 160 pages
135 x 204 x 20 | 312g

Irish names: they’re older than the pyramids. And looking to the future, they’ll probably be mispronounced for another 5000 years! This book contains over 200 Irish names for girls and boys. You’ll find their magical origins, meanings, and most importantly, how to actually pronounce them. So, get ready to travel through mysterious soundscapes and meet mythological legends to find the perfect Irish name for your baby! For every name you’ll find its popularity today and when records first began, as well as its variations, so you can decide on your preferred spelling. An Irish name is the greatest first gift you can give a child. That name is in this book somewhere. Time to find it.