The baby name Sullivan mixes upbeat Irish energy with plenty of stylish sound. Thanks to Kelly for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. LITTLE DARK-EYED ONE The baby name Sullivan started out as an Irish surname. But it comes from a given name – Suileabhain. The first syllable means eye; the middle is dark; […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Conan: Smart and Strong
The baby name Conan started out a saintly Irish name, took a turn towards the barbarian, and now might be ready for reconsideration. Thanks to Violet for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. IRISH ROOTS The baby name Conan is Irish. It means little wolf – just like Ronan is little seal and Aidan […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Nolan: Sporting Favorite
The baby name Nolan mixes a lively Irish spirit with a very American vibe. Thanks to Carolyn for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. CHAMPION The Irish given name Nuallán became Nolan in English. The first element – nuall – means noble or champion. Tack on that familiar -an suffix and it becomes a […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Irish Boy Names … Not Patrick, Aiden, Liam
Name Help is a series at Appellation Mountain. Every week, one reader’s name questions will be discussed. We’re relying on thoughtful comments from the community to help expectant parents narrow down their name decisions. Thank you in advance for sharing your insight! Heather writes: My husband comes from a big, Irish family. He has a […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Liam: Upbeat and Charming
The baby name Liam has held the top spot in the US for three years running. Not bad for a name nearly unknown on these shores before the 1970s. Thanks to Melissa for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. WILLIAM William conquered England in 1066 with the Normans. His name came along, and then traveled […]
READ MORE >>Maeve: Baby Name of the Day
Maeve belongs to a legendary warrior queen and a ruthless Westworld character. Thanks to Kayt for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. CELTIC ROOTS So many Irish girl names suffer from a case of letmespellitforyou. Niamh. Aoife. Saoirse. But Maeve? Even if it strikes someone as new, our familiarity with Mae and Eve mean […]
READ MORE >>Irish Baby Names: The Ultimate List of Lists
Irish baby names aren’t just for St. Patrick’s Day! With Liam at #1 in the US, and names like Riley and Aiden not far behind, it’s easy to see that lots of us love Irish appellations – whether that reflects our heritage, or not. Irish Baby Names: Big in Dublin Namerology compares the current list […]
READ MORE >>Rory: Baby Name of the Day
Rory combines appealing Irish roots with lots of energy. Thanks to Kelly for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. ROYAL RORY Legendary High King of Ireland, Ruaidrà Ua Conchobair, claims this name first in the history books. His given name traces back to ruadh – red. It’s the kind of historical link that lends […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Irish Girl Names
Name Help is a series at Appellation Mountain. Every week, one reader’s name questions will be discussed. We’re relying on thoughtful comments from the community to help expectant parents narrow down their name decisions. Thank you in advance for sharing your insight! Ana writes: We are having baby girl number three in October and have […]
READ MORE >>Devlin: Baby Name of the Day
Devlin conveys a devilish, Irish charm. Could it be the next Declan? Thanks to Melissa for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Devlin: Irish Surname Like so many potential names, this one started out as a surname. It’s the Anglicized form of the Gaelic Ó Dobhailéin, son of Dobhailéan. Some suggest that Dobhailéan comes […]
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