Modern respelling of Aidan.
Anglicized form of Aodhán. When combined with variants like Aiden, Ayden, Aydan, and Aden, Aidan was the most popular name for boys in the U.S. in 2006.
St Aidan was the founder of the monastery of Lindisfarne in north England. He is credit
A modern respelling of Aidan. May also be a variant of Eden. When combined with variants like Ayden, Aydan, and Aden, Aiden was the most popular name for boys in the U.S. in 2006.
A modern respelling of Aidan, mostly seen in the US and Canada.
The name Alan is of Celtic origin and was introduced to the English by the Breton followers of William the Conqueror. The exact meaning of the name is not entirely known although "rock" seems to be the most probable. There are many variations of this name
Modern respelling of the name Elijah ("The Lord is my God"). Many times changing the spelling of the meaningful form - in this case, from Elijah to Alijah - negates the meaning of the name.
Variant of Allen.
Bearers include poet Allen Ginsberg, basketball player Allen Iverson and American musician Allen Toussaint.
As a surname, notable bearers include film director Woody Allen, singer Lily Allen and musician and
Angus is the anglicized form of the Scottish and Irish Gaelic name Aonghus. It is both a first name and surname.
Arthur is a name that probably dates back as far as pre-Roman times in Britain. It is possibly derived from the Celtic "artos" (bear), the Irish Gaelic "art" (stone), or the Welsh term "arth gwyr," or "bear man." Its modern form may be based partly on t
Italian and Spanish form of Arthur.
The name was borne by Italian musician and conductor Arturo Toscanini.
Ayden is a respelling of the Gaelic Aodhán, possibly influenced by the English "Hayden."
Also an anglicisation of Fionbharr.
Brady is a surname that has recently come into use as a first name. 'The Brady Bunch' was a 1970s TV show which aimed to present the challenges involved in blending a family - Mike Brady and his three sons having Carol Martin and her three daughters join
Possible respelling of Bryan. A modern American English coinage likely created as a response to the popularity of names ending in "aden" or "ayan".
Brendan is an Irish saint whose travels are narrated in the immram "The Voyage of St. Brendan".
Respelling of Brendan.
Respelling of Brendan.
This name reached #534 in the United States in 2005.
The name Brian has historically enjoyed popularity in Ireland, no doubt influenced by Brian Boru, a great High King of Ireland. The name is shared by Queen guitarist Brian May, 'The Beach Boys' songwriter Brian Wilson, former Canadian Prime Minister Brian
A common respelling of the name "Brian," Bryan also occurs quite regularly as a surname.
Surname of American sports celebrity Kobe Bryant and newscaster Bryant Gumble.
This is a traditional Scottish surname, sometimes also found as Bryden or Briden. In the latest trend of finding names that end with the "den" or "dan" suffix, this surname has been brought to light and become trendy as a first name. The meaning of the s
The surname of a Scottish clan now also used as a first name. The meaning is unsure, but the name is often taken to be derived from 'cam' (crooked) and 'beul' (mouth).
Camren is a modern invention, inspired by the surname Cameron.
Camron is a modern form of Cameron, used mostly in the US.
Many Western U.S. cities and towns are called "Carson" after American explorer and frontiersman Kit Carson.
A river in Scotland. The Gaelic name is Cluaidh.
It may mean "warm" as in Welsh clyd, "snug", or perhaps it has the more appropriate meaning of "powerful enough to be heard from a distance".
An anglicised form of one of the Gaelic surnames 'Ó Cuidighthigh' (descendant of Cuidighthigh - originally a byname for a helpful person) or 'Mac Óda' (son of Óda).
Coleman is a name and (more commonly) a surname with several different origins. As both an Irish and an English surname it is derived through Old Irish from the Latin 'columba' ('dove'). It can also be an anglicization of the Irish Gaelic surname Ó Clumhá
Colin may also have originated as a nickname for Nicholas. Famous bearers include former US Secretary of State Colin Powell, golfer Colin Montgomerie and actors Colin Baker, Colin Farrell and Colin Firth.
The name is particularly popular o
Conor is particularly popular in Ireland - it was the 3rd most popular name there in 2006.
In 'Le Morte Darthur' by Thomas Malory, the Holy Grail is found in the Castle of Corbin or Corbenic.
Corbin Bleu is an American actor.
A craig or a crag is a rocky hill or mountain. A crag and tail formation is formed when a glacier passes over resilient rock (usually of the igneous kind - granite, for example) which cannot be eroded. The rock is left protruding from the terrain. An exam
Cullen is the surname of the lead characters, the Cullen family, of Stephenie Meyer's 'Twilight' series of novels.
St Declan was an early Irish saint, who preached in Ireland prior to the arrival of St Patrick.
Declan Costello was Attorney-General of Ireland in the 1970s. Declan Donnelly is a British TV presenter, one half of 'Ant and Dec'.
In Hindu mythology one of the names of the sky-god Indra.
Donald comes from the Scottish clan name Domhnall. It is a name frequently used in both Scotland and Ireland. At one time, it's popularity in Scotland rivaled that of Ian, however, Disney's character Donald Duck lead to it's use becoming less frequent. <
Douglas was formerly used as a girl's name in English during the 17th and 18th centuries, but is now considered to be exclusively masculine.
There have been two Scottish kings named Duncan. Duncan I was portrayed in Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth', where he is killed by Macbeth. In real life, Duncan was killed in battle.
Duncan Fletcher is a former cricket player and coach.
Anglicized Scottish form of Eoghan.
Though it has gained some popularity as a female name in the U.S., Finlay is masculine in all other English-speaking regions.
Though it has gained some popularity as a female name in the U.S., Finley is masculine in all other English-speaking regions.
Gannon is predominantly a surname. It is an anglicised form ultimately derived from the Gaelic name Fionnán, which is itself derived from 'fionn' (white, fair).
This seems to be a modern respelling of the legitimate name Cael, of Celtic/Gaelic origin. "K" is not a letter native to the language, so it's use in this respelling most certainly is by those of english speaking countries. Cael is the name that bears mea
Kale is an anglicized spelling of the Irish name Cáel. It is also the Hawaiian form of Charles, pronounced "KAH leh." Kale is also the name of a leafy green vegetable, similar to cabbage.
Keegan derives from the surname MacAodhagáin, meaning "son of Aodhagáin." Aodhagáin is another form of the name Aodh, meaning "fire."
Keegan is the surname of former England football manager and player Kevin Keegan.
Modern coinage derived from Deion. Variant of Keon.
Keith was originally Scottish and probably came from a form of 'coillte' or 'ceiteach', meaning "woods".
It might also have been influenced by Welsh 'coedwig' (forest), and even by Old English 'cuth' (knowledgeable).
Keith is
Of uncertain derivation.
It is perhaps an altered form of the Irish Kelan (from the Gaelic word for "slender").
It might also be a shortened form of the Scottish surname McKellen (Gaelic Mac Ailein "son of Alan", or Mac Cailein "son of Coli
Ken is a short form of Kenneth, from the Gaelic meaning "born on fire".
As a Japanese name, Ken may be written with the character for "build". Other possibilities include the characters for "respect" or "authority".
Kendrick might be derived from the Old Welsh Cynwrig, composed of cyn (high, chief) and gwr, wr (hero, man) or wrig (hill, summit).
As a Scottish surname, it is a short form of MacEanraig (son of Henry; son of the home rule).
It may also be
Kenneth was particularly popular from the 1930s to 1960s, when it was in the US top 20. It has since declined in popularity, and in 2006 was the 128th most popular male name. It currently retains popularity in the East coast states.
There
Modern coinage, possibly copied on the name Deon.
Kevin of Glendalough was an early Irish saint who is credited for spreading the popularity of the name Kevin (originally Caoimhín).
Perhaps the most famous Kevin today is Kevin Bacon, an American actor to whom - it is alleged - anyone in
Although Khiry is speculated to have many different origins: Arabic, Punjabi, Sanskrit, African, none can be substantiated as fact. It appears to be more of a modern creation than an old name with any of these roots.
Probably a back-formation from the surname MacKinley.
"Kinley" is an anglicization of Fhionnlaoich (Fionnlaigh/Fionnlagh), a patronymic from the early personal name that was later anglicized as Finley.
It is composed of the elements
A modern coinage that was influenced by the place-name Dakota.
Kyle is the name of a former district of Ayrshire in Scotland. It is also the term for a narrow strip of water between two islands or between an island and the mainland, as in 'the Kyle of Tongue' on the northern coast.
It was the 10th most
This modern American English coinage is likely a mixture of the names Tyler and Kyle, or simply that name Schuyler spelled Skyler with the "S" omitted.
This spelling is more commonly used in North America and Australia.
Anglicized spelling of the traditional Lachlan.
Originally a surname which was derived from a Scottish place name
Pet form of MacKenzie.
'Mac' means 'son of' in Gaelic.
Gaelic name meaning "follower or devotee of the dove", where the dove is usually St. Columba.
It was a popular name among Scottish nobility, and the first name of black Muslim Minister and Civil Rights leader Malcolm X.
From the surname, meaning "son of Finley".
William McKinley Jr. was the 25th President of the United States; he was assassinated by an anarchist in 1901.
McKinley also the name of the highest mountain peak in North America -
Famous Neils include the first man to walk on the Moon, Neil Armstrong, writers Neil Gaiman and Neil Postman, and singers Neil Diamond and Neil Tennant of the 'Pet Shop Boys'. Neil Kinnock is a British politician, who was leader of the Labour Party in the
It is also used as an anglicisati
Anglicized form of Odhrán, it is derived from Irish odhra meaning 'dark-haired'. St Oran was Irish but spent much of his life spreading Christianity in Scotland.
Orin could also be a variant of Hebrew name Oren.
The Welsh name Owen, modern form of Owain, is generally considered to derive from Latin Eugenius "well-born". The Irish name Eoghan may also appear anglicized as Owen but has a different origin.
Owen Tudor was the grandfather of English kin
Famous bearers of Quinn as a surname include actor Anthony Quinn, journalist Kimberley Quinn and various politicians named John Quinn.
The Spanish word for king; also taken as a variant of Roy.
A short form for names starting in Rey- .
There have been various St Ronans, including a Celtic bishop who preached in Cornwall and Brittany. The town of Locronan in Brittany is named after him.
There are several famous Irishmen named Ronan - singers Ronan Keating and Ronan Tynan,
Ronin is a respelling of the name Ronan. In Japanese feudal history, a "ronin" was a serf who abandoned his master's lands. The term later referred to a samurai who did not have a master (either because his master had died, or because his master had dis
Ross is a region of north Scotland. The Ross Ice Shelf is the largest ice shelf in Antarctica, it was named after Captain James Ross who discovered it in 1841. It was the place where James Scott and his party died, having failed to become the first people
Originally a Scottish name, representing an Anglicized spelling of the Gaelic nickname "Ruadh" (red). It has since spread to other parts of the English-speaking world, where it is often reanalysed as Old French "roy" (king).
This is a nick name or pet name for a person who's given name is Russel. It is also given sometimes as a pet name for one with red hair. Seldom used as a given name on it's own, Rusty charted on the Top 1000 names from 1940 to 1995.
Can also be a nickname for Seamus.
Used almost exclusively as a surname.
Can also be a nickname for Thaddeus.
Modern coinage, derived from the name Shawn.
Modern coinage perhaps based on the name Kevin.
Another spelling of Tristan.
The Welsh spelling of Tristan.
Modern coinage, perhaps a combination of the names Ty and Rhys.
From the name of a County in Northern Ireland, meaning "land of Eoghan, land of the noble".
Scottish variant of Eileen.
Aileen Wuornos was an American serial killer.
The name was also born by silent film actress Aileen Pringle.
Respelling of the Gaelic word 'aisling'.
The feminine form of Alain, which is the French form of Alan.
Variant spelling of Alana, possibly influenced by the name 'Anna'. This spelling highlights the Gaelic pronunciation of Alana.
The name is borne by actress Alanna Ubach and journalist Alanna Nash.
Alternative modern spelling to the legitimate name Alaina. Feminine to the French form of Alan, Alain.
Variant of Alaina or Alina.
St Alena was a Belgian martyr.
According to Irish legend, Aoife was the greast female warrior in the world. This is currently a very popular name in Ireland.
This may also be an elaboration of the name Ashley.
Anglicisation of the Irish name Aisling.
Anglicisation of the Irish name Aisling.
Respelling of Aileen.
Modern variant of Briana.
Modern variant of Brianna
Nickname for names beginning with 'Bri' or the 'Bree' sound such as Bridget or Brianna.
Breonna is an American phonetic respelling of the name Brianna.
Bria is a diminutive form of Briana. It has also been used as an independent name.
Modern feminine form of Brian
Modern feminine form of Brian
Bríd was the name of a Celtic fire goddess. St Brigid or Bridget of Kildare was a 5th century saint, who formed the monastery at Kildare. Many of the qualities associated with Bríd have since become associated with her.
St Bridget or Birgi
Elaboration of Bridget.
This name may also mean "exalted one"
Pre-Christian Irish mythology refers to Bríghid as the goddess of poetry and wisdom. She was the daughter of the god Dagda.
Modern feminine form of Bryan
Caitlyn is a modern respelling of the traditional Irish Caitlin.
Ciara is an Irish name derived from the Irish Gaelic word "ciar," meaning "dark." It is traditionally pronounced "KEER ah," with a hard K. This name is the original version of the anglicised variants Keira and Kira. In the US, Ciara is frequently prono
Variant spelling of Ciara.
Alternative spelling of Ciara.
Respelling of Cody.
From the Irish 'colleen' meaning 'girl'. It is not used as a given name in Ireland; the popularity of the name seems to originate in North America. It also enjoys considerable popularity in Australia.
Respelling of Deirdre.
Respelling of Deirdre.
Deirdre was a character of legendary beauty from the Ulster Cycle, a compilation of ancient Irish lore. Deirdre was engaged to marry Conchobar, the king of Ulster, but instead fell in love with his nephew, Naiose. Deirdre and Naiose fled to an isolated
Derived from the Hebrew, Edna is found in the apocryphal book Tobit, as the name of the mother of Sarah and stepmother of Tobias.
Edna is also an anglicized form of Irish Eithne.
Anglicized form of Eibhlín.
Originally used in Ireland as a form of Helen or Evelyn. Could also be related to Gaelic in which it means 'pleasant'.
A modern respelling of Erin.
Famous bearers include actress Fiona Shaw, singer Fiona Apple, British journalist Fiona Bruce and Princess Fiona from the 'Shrek' films.
Fiona pinnata is the name of a species of sea slug. It is the only species belonging to the Fiona genu
Anglicisation and respelling of Caitlín.
Anglicisation and respelling of Caitlín.
Kaleigh may also be a variant on the name Callie, pronounced "KA lee."
Kamryn is a modern variation of the surname Cameron.
Modern coinage.
Anglicisation and respelling of Caitlín.
Katelynn can be considered either a modern interpretation of the Gaelic Caitlin or as a combination of the names Kate and Lynn.
Anglicisation and respelling of Caitlín.
Kaylee was the name of a well-loved character on the short lived American television series "Firefly." It was used as a nickname for Kaywinnit.
Possibly derived from the Irish name Caollaidhe, Kayley may also be a variation on the popular name Hayley.
Keira is the anglicised form of Ciara, an Irish name derived from the Irish Gaelic word "ciar," meaning "dark." Actress Keira Knightley is a famous bearer.
Modern feminine form of Kendrick.
This name is frequently miscategorized as a Hawaiian name meaning "God's gracious gift." There is actually no Hawaiian name that resembles "Keona," so it is likely a modern construction that "sounds" Hawaiian to non-Hawaiian ears.
Kyla is either a feminine form of Kyle, or an anglicized form of Gaelic Cadhla.
A name creating by combining Kendra with the prefix La-.
The origin of this name is unknown. It is possibly from Alana or Alan and in Latin the word lana means "wool". However, there's no definite connection to this name.
Anglicization of the Gaelic name Maebh (also Méabh, Madhbh, Medb).
Medb was the great warrior queen of Connacht in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. Her name might be related to mad (child), or to meisce and mean "the cause of great into
Pet form of Mairead, the Scottish Gaelic form of Margaret.
Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Muadhnait, a diminutive form of muadh (noble); hence, the meaning "little noble one".
It has sometimes been taken as connected with Greek monos (single, only) or chosen with reference to Leonardo Da Vinci'
Nevaeh is a modern creation and is simply the word "heaven" spelt backwards. This first appeared in 2000 during an interview with a member of the American Christian rock band P.O.D. when he was explaining about his daughter's unusual name. Since then, N
Neveah is a modern creation and is a misspelling of Nevaeh which itself is simply the word heaven spelt backwards. Neveah has actually had some use in recent years. The pronunciation varies and is so up for debate.
In Irish mythology, Niamh is a goddess and one of the queens of Tír na nÓg, the land of eternal youth. She was the lover of the poet-hero Oisín.
An invented name of uncertain origin which gained later popularity in Britain as a feminine form of Norman.
Modern American English trendy coinage. This name has experienced a surge in popularity, but it's roots are unsure. No known etymological lineage except for the tenuous link to the name Nasia, which isn't pronounced alike at all.
Anglicized form of Órfhlaith.
Of modern coinage, a feminine counterpart for Owen.
Ryann is a modern feminization of Ryan.
Sabrina is linked to the River Severn in England, either through being the Goddess of the Severn, or being a nymph (also known as Hafren) who drowned in Severn, and so gave it her name. It is more likely that the character derived her name from the river,
Anglicized spelling of Siobhan.
This name is a Gaelic form of Jeanne or Jane, which are feminine forms of John.
This is the Irish form of Joan.
A name of Devi, the Divine Mother, used in the Tantras.
Modern feminine form of Tristan.
It is also the Portuguese feminine form of the adjectif "sad". Trista is also a common nickname or shortened form of the name Beatrice, which is derived from Beatrix and means essentially "traveller through life".