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
Hi, there –
Big fan of the site! I’m wondering if you have any information on the name “Moonyeen?” It was my grandmother’s middle name but I have no idea where it comes from or what it means.
Thank you,
Karen Siddiqi
Hi Karen,
Moonyeen was an unusual name that turned up briefly in the U.S. 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
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Baby Names Tip: If you're co-parenting, make sure each parents is actively searching for and saving baby names. It's important that each partner come to the table with their own favorite names, as well as those they will not use.