Expecting parents whose child is likely to arrive on or near St. Patrick's Day may want to give the child a traditional Irish name to commemorate the occasion. There are several different and beautiful names to give both boys and girls. The following are some traditional Irish monikers and the meanings behind the names.
BOYS
Aidan (Aiden): little fire
Airell: nobleman
Artan: little bear
Banagher: pointed hill
Barry: fair-haired
Bradan: salmon
Brendan: prince
Brennan: sorrow
Brian: high, noble
Cagney: descendant of the advocate
Dugan: dark-colored
Ennis: descendant of Angus
Faolan: wolf
Fearghus: strong man
Finn: fair
Finnegan: white
Gannon: son of a fair-haired one
Kellan: son of a bright-haired one
Kevin: handsome
Neal: champion
Oscar: deer lover
Rafferty: abundance
Seamus: supplanter
Tiernan: little lord
GIRLS
Aideen: little fire
Aine: merciful
Aislin: dream
Bidelia: exalted
Brianna: high, noble
Bridget: lofty
Caitlin: pure
Cassidy: curly-haired
Dympna: little fawn
Elish: of noble kin
Erin: Ireland
Faylinn: graceful woman
Fiana: vine
Finola: fair-shouldered
Kaitlyn: pure
Kathleen: pure
Keira: black-haired
Kerri: dark
Maeve: intoxicating
Naomh: holy
Noreen: honor
Roisin: rose
Siobhan: God is gracious
Tara: tower