

It’s a relatively common Irish baby girls’ name that means “dream” or “vision.”ģ. This is the Irish name for Ashley and is pronounced ASH-lyeen with a soft n sound. You’ll find Aoife in several Irish legends, including the Children of Lir.Ģ.

Pronounced EE-fa, this name comes with a lovely meaning for your little lady: “beauty.” The moniker originates from the old Irish girls’ name Aífe and the word oíph. Perhaps they’re ready to come over stateside!ġ. There are several other common Irish girl names that are more popular in Ireland, which we’ve included in our list. Popular and Common Irish Girl Namesĭid you know that Caitlin, Bridget, and Erin-some of the top baby girl names in the U.S.-are Irish? Chances are you know someone with one of these names, especially if you were born during the 1970s, 1980s, or 1990s. You can always go with a common Irish girl name, but we’ve included more than 200 options, from unique and rare to those with pretty and powerful meanings. It’s no wonder Irish girl names (or the anglicized versions of traditional Irish monikers) are quite popular. “So one-three-two or one-two-three syllables are better than two-two-two.According to recent data, about 32 million people (nearly 10 percent of the population in the United States) identify as Irish American. “There’s a poetic sensibility that six syllables are pleasing in a name, and each name should be a different number of syllables from the other,” Redmond explains. Some parents choose one-syllable names because they want a full name that has a certain rhythm. "Or they might be attracted to short, one-syllable names as an antidote to all longer, elaborate names like Olivia and Isabella that have been fashionable for girls in recent years." "Parents might want a short name to balance out a longer last name (or) they may want a name that’s simple for a child to say and spell," Redmond says.

Parents might focus on the number of syllables in a name for many reasons.
