15 Irish Baby Names That We're Totally Going to Steal

For a girl

Meaning: The Irish take on Eva or Ava (it’s pronounced similarly), this popular name is a tribute to “the greatest woman warrior in the world.”

For a girl

Meaning: A shortened form of Eleanor, it’s derived from the Latin words for "honor" and "reputation."

For a boy

Meaning: It’s pronounced aim + on and means “guardian of the riches.”

For a boy

Meaning: This one comes from Saint Columba, who was known for being a great poet and a scholar (e.g.: an excellent name for future smarty-pants).

For a girl

Meaning: Loosely translates to “fair shouldered” (yeah, we don't know what that means, either) and is pronounced finn + ula.

For a girl

Meaning: “Ambitious, fierce.” Nice and original without sounding weird.

For a boy

Meaning: The Irish form of William, the translation means “strong protector.” (And the Neeson reference isn’t lost on us.)

For a girl

Meaning: This one might give your daughter a big head; it’s Irish for “beautiful.”

For a boy

Meaning: It’s one of the most common names in Northern Ireland, but stateside it still feels fresh and original.

For a boy

Meaning: Short for Arthur in America, the name--derived from the ancient word for “bear”--stands on its own across the pond.

For a girl

Meaning: It’s the Irish form of Jane and means “God is gracious.” Worried about the O’Connor thing? Remember: the next generation definitely won’t get any “Nothing Compares to You” references.

For a boy

Meaning: An Irish spin on Dylan, it means “faithful,” “loyal” and “flash of lightning.”

For a girl

Meaning: In the U.S., we say Catherine, but it comes from the older Greek word for “pure.”

For a boy

Meaning: It means “island.” In a sentence, no man is an Ennis (pronounced like the letter N + hiss).

For a boy

Meaning: “Intriguing rogue.” Yeah, that makes sense.