Names Categorized "rare Irish"

Myrna is the Anglicized form of the Irish Muirne, derived from the Irish word muirn meaning either "affection, endearment" or "festivity, exuberance." In Irish mythology, Muirne was the mother of the legendary hero Fionn...

Neassa is an Irish feminine given name, a variant of Neasa. It is derived from the Old Irish name Ness, whose meaning is uncertain. In Irish mythology, Ness (or Neasa) is a legendary figure, best known as the mother of C...

Odharnait (also spelled Ornat) is an Irish feminine name derived from the element odar (meaning "dun-coloured, greyish brown, tan") combined with a diminutive suffix. It was borne by an early Irish saint, associated with...

Órfhlaith is a variant of Órlaith, an Irish feminine given name. The name derives from the Old Irish elements ór “gold” and flaith “ruler, sovereign, princess,” thus meaning “golden ruler” or “golden princess.” While nam...

Etymology and OriginsOrnat is an Irish female given name that represents an anglicized form of Odharnait. The root name Odharnait is derived from the Irish element odar, meaning “dun-colored, greyish brown, tan,” combine...

EtymologyOsheen is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Oisín, derived from the Old Irish word oss meaning "deer" or "stag" combined with a diminutive suffix, thus meaning "little deer." The name is deeply rooted in Iris...