There are many famous Irish names throughout America. Names like Connor, Liam, and Caitlin are names most people in America have heard of.
However, there are some Irish names that many Americans may have never heard of before. This may come as a surprise considering it is extremely popular in Ireland.
However, some of these names can be difficult to pronounce for non-Irish speakers. Here are eight Irish names that are popular in Ireland but have never been heard in the United States.
Read more: 100 Most Beautiful Irish Names and Their Special Meanings
padraig
Padraig is a very popular boy’s name in Ireland, but is rarely heard in the United States. Other Irish variations of the name include Pádraic and Páraic.
It is related to the English name Patrick, meaning “of the aristocracy.”
Aoife
Aoife is one of the Irish names that Brits find most difficult to pronounce. So it’s no wonder that Gairuge is not heard much in the United States, where Gairuge is not widely spoken.
Aoife is a great Irish girl name with meanings related to beauty. It means “beautiful” and “shining”.
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Moving on to another great Irish name for boys, we are Cian. This is one of our favorite short and lovely Irish names.
Cian means “ancient” or “lasting”. It can also be englished into Kian.
ice ring
Aisling is one of the most endearing meanings of Irish girl names. Aisling means “dream”.
Osin
Oisín is a boy’s name that is popular in Ireland but not often heard in America. Oisín is one of the great Irish names inspired by animals and wildlife and means “little deer”.
Niamh
Niamh is one of the Irish girl names inspired by Irish legends and folklore. Niamh means “bright” or “shining”.
cormac
Cormac is definitely one of the easier Irish names to pronounce for those not familiar with the language. Cormac means “son of the coachman.”
Caoimh river
Perhaps one of the most difficult names for Irish people living abroad, the spelling and pronunciation of Caoimhe is probably why it hasn’t caught on in the United States.
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