We’re always on the lookout for beautiful names for inspiration and this former nickname that is on the rise certainly caught our eye. Naming trends come and go as the years pass and some may actually recognise this adorable moniker as a nickname that might have belonged to their grandmother. RELATED: 10 Rare Irish baby […]

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Naming trends come and go and sometimes once beloved names unfortunately fall to the wayside. While they may have been left behind, that doesn’t mean they’re any less beautiful and eventually will, deservedly so, make a return to the spotlight, as trend cycles go. RELATED: The 50 most popular Irish baby girl names of 2025 […]

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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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Are you on the hunt for a beautiful Irish name for your baby girl? You’ve come to the right place. Finding the perfect name for your little bundle of joy is no mean feat and it can quickly turn into countless hours of trawling through naming websites and baby books. RELATED: This unique Irish name […]

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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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Fans of a recent hit Netflix drama will recognise this unique Irish name that makes for a beautiful choice for baby girls. Are you on the hunt for a name that won’t be too commonly heard on the playground? Well, you’ve come to the right place as this unusual pick appeared on Irish charts less […]

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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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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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Are you on the hunt for a beautiful Irish name for your baby girl? Look no further than this unique pick that we feel deserves its time in the spotlight. Perfect for those on the lookout for a lovely Irish name for their little bundle of joy, we came across this gem via Aoibhín Garrihy, […]

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Naming trends come and go but we were surprised to find just how much this once wildly popular name in Ireland has fallen out of favour. Everyone knows at least one person with this name that peaked in usage in the early eighties, before gradually decreasing in popularity over the decades. RELATED: The baby names […]

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A beautiful Irish baby name has increased tenfold in popularity in less than a decade and we think it deserves its time in the spotlight! Are you on the hunt for a unique Irish name perfect for your baby girl? Then you’ve come to the right place as this one is a definite standout! RELATED: […]

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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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Do you have a little one that is set to arrive soon? Are you on the hunt for the perfect Irish baby name? Well, you’ve come to the right place! We’re always on the lookout for beautiful Irish baby names, and this one certainly caught our eye – and earns bonus points for its uniqueness […]

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Irish baby names made a big impression on parents in 2025, accounting for almost the majority of both the top ten picks for boys and girls last year. If you’re on the hunt for the perfect baby name for your little bundle of joy, the national charts are a great place to start and provide […]

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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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What a difference a few years make! In 2017, this lovely Irish girl’s name was not even in the charts. Now, it’s near the top. Could this Irish girl’s name be the fastest-rising name in the Irish charts, ever? Our research indicates that it may well be. It’s one of those Irish names that have […]

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The latest baby name stats are out, and the name Éabha is now officially the most popular Irish girl name in the country. The name Éabha has been steadily on the rise over the past few years, and it can be considered the top Irish girl name choice for parents, according to new stats from […]

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Irish baby girl names are showing no signs of waning! These are the most popular names of Irish origin in Ireland right now. The CSO has released its annual list of the most popular names in the country. The most recent records look at the names parents gave to babies born in Ireland in 2025. […]

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There are some Irish girls’ names that US parents are naming their kids that are not really on the radar of Irish mums and dads. We love Irish girls’ names in Ireland (and boys’!); that should go without saying. We’ve always had a grá for them, but different generations favour different names. Millennial mums with […]

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A mum has been forced to defend giving all four of her daughters the same name after their quirky tradition went viral. A couple in California, Mary and Brian Heffernan, have revealed the unusual pattern they used to name all four of their daughters. The family run a cattle ranch called the Five Marys, named […]

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There’s an Irish baby girl name that we have been hearing more and more of in recent years. However, it is still so rare. Records show that fewer than three babies are given the name each year. As parents who love Irish names get more creative with naming their babies, stepping outside the lists of […]

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