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1 lis 2022 · Many native, old Irish (pre-Norman) origin given names were still popular first names for baby girls in 19th-century Ireland. Discover how these names were disguised by Latin and English "translations" to break down that Irish Genealogy brick wall.
29 gru 2023 · If you’re looking for old Gaelic girl names that are both stunning and tricky to pronounce, you’ve found one in ‘Laoise’ – another name that’s said to mean ‘Light’ or ‘Radiant’. The name Laoise is the female version of Lugh and Lugus (two names that frequent Irish mythology quite a bit).
30 lis 2008 · Some of the most popular old Irish Celtic and Gaelic names for Girls, from Afric to Colleen, along with notes about their origin and history. Story of a Name: Aoife and the Children of Lir, doomed to spend 900 years as swans.
Pictish name probably derived from the old Celtic root *trusto-meaning "noise, tumult". This name was borne by several kings of the Picts, including their last king Drust X, who ruled in the 9th century.
24 lip 2024 · Some popular Gaelic baby girl names that are still in use are Rosina meaning ‘woman who is like a little rose,’ Ciarran meaning ‘one who is dark and dusky,’ and Darthula meaning ‘beautiful eyes.’ Check out this comprehensive list of names and save a few for future reference.
5 maj 2023 · Discover these absolutely charming Gaelic names for girls and learn about their origins, meanings, and popularity.
A list of girls names traditionally used in Ireland over the centuries, of gaelic, anglo-norman and other origins, taken from Irish Names for Children by Rev. Patrick Woulfe, first published in 1923.
