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Unique Irish Boy Names

Fancy something a little less familiar? These are names I’ve explored in my unique boy-name video. Unusual doesn’t have to mean a difficult spelling, and a name that feels rare abroad may be familiar in Ireland. Explore the pronunciation and story of each before adding it to your favourites.

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16 names
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Áed

Ay / Ayd

Fire
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Ailbe

Al-bay / Awl-bay / Ayl-bee / Ayl-beh / Al-vuh

Traditionally associated with white or bright; rock is another suggested root
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Ardkill

Ard-kill

From the high church
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Byrne

Burn

Irish surname; associated with Ó Broin, descendant of Bran (raven)
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Conchobar

Cru-hoor / Cunnihoor / Con-co-var

Lover of hounds
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Críostóir

Cree-stow-er

Christ-bearer
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Giollabhrighde

Gyill-uv-ri-deh / Gill-uv-reed-a

Servant of Saint Brigid
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Labhrás

La-oh-ross / Lav-raws in notes

From Laurentum; laurel association
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MaoilSeachlainn

Mwale-hock-lin / Mwale-shock-lin / Meel-hack-lin

Servant of Saint Seachnaill
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Mathghamhain

Mack-a-von / Ma-hon

Bear
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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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Oengus

En-guss

An older form of Aonghus, often interpreted as one strength or one choice
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Rochadh

Ruc-ah

An ancient Irish personal name, recorded in early inscriptions and genealogies. A firm literal translation is not established
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Saerbhreathach

Seev-ra-huck

Noble judge
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Setanta

Se-tan-ta

The childhood name of Cú Chulainn. Its literal meaning is not firmly established
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Slevin

Sle-vin

Mountain, mountain climber
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