Expecting a baby in 2026? Congratulations! And if you have started to think about baby names, you might want to take some inspiration from the year your child was born, and what the current zeitgeist is all about. RELATED: Irish baby girl name popular in the 1970s is suddenly trending again If you are chronically […]

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We’re always on the hunt for lovely Irish names and this one certainly caught our attention. We know that choosing the perfect baby name for your little bundle of joy is no mean feat, but if you’re looking for a homegrown moniker with a powerful meaning, then your search just might be over by clicking […]

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This Irish name is so popular in the US that it has been at the top of the charts for almost a decade. We get it. It’s a great name! Some Irish names have gone so international that some people may not even realise they are Irish. Ryan, for instance, is hugely popular for both […]

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Before you even get to their middle name, choosing the first name for your little bundle of joy is no mean feat, hours spent scrolling naming websites, flipping through baby books and researching what’s popular can make the quest feel neverending. But once you find the name that feels just right, all the effort is […]

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The top ten most popular names in Northern Ireland for 2025 have been revealed. With the newly released list providing parents-to-be with plenty of inspiration, Noah and Grace took the crown as the number one names for boys and girls last year. RELATED: The most popular baby boy names in Ireland as Jack loses number […]

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Expecting a baby boy and struggling to decide on a name for your soon-to-be newborn? There are so many gorgeous boy names to choose from, so what are your criteria when it comes to monikers? Some people go for old family names, others again follow trends or let themselves be inspired by celebrity baby names. […]

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Spring has finally sprung, and after a long, cold winter, seeing the daffodils bloom has been a welcome change in the weather! If you are expecting a baby in the season of new beginnings, then why not take inspiration from that and choose an Easter-inspired baby name? RELATED: 10 sunny baby names perfect for your […]

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If you’re on the quest to find the perfect name for your little bundle of joy, why not look to their star sign for inspiration? Aries babies are born from March 21st to April 19th and are said to possess some brilliant characteristics that are destined to benefit them throughout their life. RELATED: 10 clever […]

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There are lots of reasons behind why we choose the names for our little ones, whether it be a family connection, a special meaning or a sentimental factor, but what about how lucky they are? Luckiness is definitely a handy trait to have in life so why not pick a name with the luck of […]

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The top ten boy and girl names in Ireland of the year 2016 were mostly classic, traditional and all really lovely. Did your 2016 baby’s name make the list? 2016 was TEN years ago – can you believe it? It doesn’t seem that long ago, but it turns out that tastes in boy and girl […]

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Baby names from literature are a great inspiration for parents who are thinking of monikers to bestow upon their bundle of joy. Parents have been taking inspiration from the world of literature since stories began. There were plenty of Bellas named for the heroine of the more recent Twilight series, but we’re sure quite a […]

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Find out more about the name Rían.

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The name Jack has officially been knocked off the top spot after almost 20 years, as the most popular baby boy names in Ireland were revealed. New figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) released today show the list of the top baby boy names in Ireland for 2025, and there were a few surprises! […]

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The name Cian has been loved by Irish parents for years, and one of the few Irish names that doesn’t cause too much confusion outside our country. It can be spelt with or without the síneadh fada; however, it is most popularly seen without the fada. Cian is a nice, traditional name that has been […]

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