#MAGICAL NAMES FEMALE MAC#

This name has several known meanings, including “war,” “strife,” and “bright-headed.” The word cille also means “associated with the church,” so the name is often associated with the word “church” or “monastery.”

#MAGICAL NAMES FEMALE MAC#

Some translate Darragh into “fruitful” or “fertile,” and some translate the name into “dark oak” or “oak tree.” According to the Irish legend, Daire Mac Fiachna owned the Brown Bull of Cooley, and his refusal to sell it to Queen Maebh was part of the cause for the fight between Ulster and Connacht. It is also the Irish cognate of the name William. It is the short form of the Irish name Uilliam, which comes from the Frankish Willahelm. Liam means a strong-willed warrior and protector. This name means “ancient,” or “enduring.” In the Irish legend, Cian Mac Mael Muad was the son-in-law of Brian Boru, both of whom were killed in the Battle of Clontarf. This name can mean “rough” or “not gentle.” In Irish mythology, she was the powerful and ambitious mother of Conchobar (Conor) MacNessa, King of Ulster. Comghall, who baptized her, transforming her into a woman. This name means 'sea white, sea fair.' In Irish mythology, this was the name of a 6th century mermaid caught by a fisherman in Lough Neagh. This is the Irish form of the Latin name Cecilia, the patron saint of music, and implies ‘pure and musical.’ Sometimes the name is translated as “unity,” from “una,” the Latin word for “one.” This name means lamb, from the Gaelic word uan. This name means Ireland, as the genitive case of the word Eire.

This is the diminutive of the name Fionnuala, which means “fair shoulder.” Sometimes used as an alternate for the name “Una,” which means lamb. This comes from 'rionach,' and means 'queenly.'Īs the Gaelic form of the name Sarah or Sally, this name means “brightness” or “radiant.” Saint Bronagh is a venerated figure in Co. This name is rooted in the Irish word bronach, which means sad or sorrowful. In Irish, ‘dearbh’ means truth, and ‘ail’ means loveliness or desire. This name means beautiful, comely, and graceful. It is the Irish version of Florence, derived from the Latin word Florentia, which means blooming or blossoming. In Irish, “blath” means flower or blossom. The Irish variant of “eve,” this name means beautiful and radiant. Both the sister and daughter of Brian Boru had this name. This name means “golden princess” or “golden sovereign” in Irish. This name means “maiden” or “daughter” from the Gaelic word “inghean” It can also be translated as “innocent” or “blameless.” In some myths, she is the Queen of the Banshees. This name comes from the word “clodhna,” meaning “shapely.” In some Irish myths, Cliodhna is the goddess of love and beauty. This name is likely derived from the Gaelic word 'albho' which means ‘white.’ In Irish legend, this was the name of a female warrior in the Fianna. Siobhan is another form of the name “Joan,” and means “God has been gracious” or “God’s grace.” It can also mean “full of charm.” This name means 'swift.' In the Irish legend, Eimear was the wife of warrior legend Cuchulainn, and was said to have possessed the six gifts of womanhood, which are beauty, a gentle voice, sweet words, wisdom, needlework and chastity. These were Ireland’s most popular baby names in 2020.This means 'radiant girl,' and is often Anglicized as Louisa. This comes from the Gaelic word “aoibh,” which means beauty. It comes from the word for 'wildlife,' fiadhúrla. This name means “of pleasant, beautiful sheen” or “radiant beauty.” It is often interpreted as a diminutive for the word Eve, or, “little Eve.”įiadh is an old Irish word meaning “wild,” in the sense of a wild animal. This name mean can either mean sweet and lovely, or wise. In Irish legend, Aine, the Queen of the Munster fairies, was one of the wives of Fionn MacCool. This name comes from the noun aine, which means 'radiance, splendor, brilliance.' The name is connected to fruitfulness and prosperity. It was a common name for princesses among the royal families of Ireland that has been revived in recent years. This name means pleasant, beautiful sheen of radiant beauty.

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