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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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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