Would you like to give your baby girl a name reflective of your Irish roots? In this article, Ive listed some of the most popular names for a girl in Ireland, according to the Central Statistics Office of Ireland. For each name appearing below, I have given the Gaelic spelling, the names meaning, and, when applicable, the Anglo-Saxon version of the name.

Abaigeal - Gaelic for Abigail; "father's joy"

ine - often used for Anne; "joy, praise"

Aleanbh - Gaelic for Alannah; "the bright fair one, beautiful child"

Aoife - Gaelic for Eve; "life-giving"

Brenna - "raven-haired"

Bridget - "strong, spirited"

Caitlin - Gaelic for Catherine; "pure"

Ceallach - Gaelic for Kelly; "a warrior"

Ceil - Gaelic for Kayleigh; "party, celebration"

Clr - Gaelic for Claire; "bright"

Eils - Gaelic for Elizabeth; "consecrated to God"

Erin - "from Ireland"

Fallon - "a leader"

Fona - "the fair one"

Isibal - Gaelic for Isabel/Isabella; "consecrated to God"

Mairad - Gaelic for Margaret; "pearl"

Mire - Gaelic for Mary; "bitter"

Nuala - Gaelic for Nola; "fair-shouldered one"

Richal - Gaelic for Rachael; "little lamb"

Riona - "a queen, queen-like"

Saraid - Gaelic for Sarah; "princess"

Shannon - "wise one"

Shuna - feminine of Sean; "God is gracious"

Sinad - Gaelic for Jane; "gracious, merciful"

Siobhn - Gaelic for Joan; "God is gracious"

These are just a few of the many Irish names that would be appropriate for a baby girl. If you did not find anything you like here, there are many websites that offer a more extensive list.