Irish names inspired by gods
Meet the gods and heroes of Irish mythology. Open a name for its pronunciation, meaning, alternate spellings and fun fact. Save your favourites to compare the names you love.
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Áed
Ay / Ayd
Fire
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Aengus
Ayn-gus
Often interpreted as one strength or one choice
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Bres
Bress (rhymes with chess)
Agriculture and fertility association
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Cian
Kee-an / Kee-in / Keen
Ancient
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Dagda
Dag-da
Good god
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Dian Cécht
Dee-un cay-cht / Dee-un cay-ucht / Deen cekht
Healing and medicine association
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Lir
Leer
Sea association
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Lugh
Loo
The name of an Irish god. Light and oath are among the suggested roots, rather than a single agreed translation
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Mac Cuill
Mac-cool / Mac-coll
Son of the hazel
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Miach
Mee-uch
A bushel or sack, an old measure of grain
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Midir
Mid-ir / Mid-er
Fairy king association
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Neit
Neet / Nee-it / Nate / Nay-it
War association
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Nuada
Noo-a-da / Noo-ada
An ancient Irish divine name related to Nodens, often interpreted as the catcher or acquirer
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