She was also the Patron Saint of Kilbroney in County Down. It’s believed to be a modern variation of the name ‘Bronach’, who was a 6th century holy woman. AineĪlthough it’s a popular name in 2021, ‘Bronagh’ is one of the older irish names for girls.
This is where you’ll find your Aine’s and your Eimear’s.īelow, you’ll discover the origins behind each of the various Irish female names, how to pronounce them and famous people with the same name. The first section of our guide tackles the most common popular Irish girl names. Over the centuries many native Irish people emigrated (most notable during the Famine), carrying their Irish customs and way of life (and Irish names!) across the globe. Over the years Ireland has been settled by Anglo-Normans, Vikings, Scots and the English and each group has added to the tapestry of Irish culture. And many of those Irish first names are present to this day. Originally Irish people lived in family “kin” groups or clans (read our guide to the Celts for more info). Irish names can be found all over the world, from County Carlow to California and everywhere and anywhere in between.
