Using the Social Security Administration’s Top 1000, data from Ireland’s Central Statistics Office, and our own trending names we’ve compiled a list of 100 popular Irish names that are most commonly given to babies. Which Irish names are your favorites? Read More
When I was a young child growing up in Ireland, my two elderly neighbors who were sisters were named Pans and Violet. My sisters and I were always intrigued by their names. I remember asking my mother what sort of name was Pans and she told me it was short for Pansy. Read More
Hi Jennifer,
There’s a name that I read in a book that I like: Donnigan. It sounds Irish, but I wasn’t sure, and I was also hoping you might be able to help find the meaning as well. Read More
Dear Jennifer,
I have been looking at the name Kelly quite often lately because of my interest in genealogy – and I have found that in my genealogy most, if not all, of the Kellys are male, something I find interesting. Read More
Hi Jennifer,
Let me start by saying I absolutely LOVE this site and reading the Q&A section. Though I’m not a parent yet, I love looking up possibilities for when the time comes.
I recently read a question submitted to you about cohesive sibling names. Read More
Hello Jennifer,
I love your site! I also enjoy reading your “Ask BabyNames.com” section, and today I am going to ask my own question.
I really enjoy French/French Canadian names such as “Coralie”, and sometimes browse popular Quebec names to get ideas. Read More
