Unique Irish Boy Names

An Irish name is a good choice for your baby boy, but what if you're more interested in Irish names that are more unique than Aiden and Finn? If you would like to learn more about really unique Irish name, check out our collection of several Irish boy names, along with their meanings.

Many wonderful and unique Irish boy names come to us from Irish history and mythology. Many names also share their stories with those of kings or saints. While Irish names may be exploding in popularity in America, there are many that are not found at the top of every parent's name list -- perhaps because they are not familiar with them.

Pronunciation may be a factor in this, simply because Irish names are Gaelic in origin and Gaelic is a very different language than English. To help you out, we've listed the pronunciation for each name below and also, when known, shared the Anglicized version of the name. This will make the name easier to pronounce but keep in mind that this may take away from its authenticity.

If you love an Irish name but don't want your child to deal with a lifetime of, "How do you say/spell that?", then consider using one of these beautiful names as your son's middle name.

Have fun going Irish with these names and their meanings!

Unique Irish Boy Names

Amargein (aw veer een): This traditional Irish boy name means "singing birth."

Anfudán (an fawn): This saint's name means "fiery person, turbulent."

Aodh (ay): This wonderful name was borne by not only saints but six Irish kings. It means "fire" and its Anglicized version is Hugh.

Aonghus (ayn guhs): This is a more modern version of the old Irish name Óengus which comes from mythology. Its Anglicized version is Angus.

Ciarán (keer an): This name means "dark" and was the name of an Irish saint. This name is very popular on the Emerald Isle but uncommon in America. The Anglicized version of this name is Kieran.

Coinneach (kon ik): Meaning "good and beautiful," this is the name of a popular Irish saint. The name Kenneth comes from this name.

Colmán (kolh mawn): If you want your boy to share his name with over 200 Irish saints, this would be a great choice!

Conn (kohn): This was the name of a legendary Irish king, Conn Céthchathach.

Donn (down): This name means "brown, chief" and is the name of the god of the dead in Irish mythology.

Fionnbharr (fyun var): Angliziced Finbar, this is the name of 8 Irish saints.

Lugh (loo): This gorgeous name means "shining light" and was the name of the great Celtic sun god.

Morann (moor an): This is an old Irish baby boy name that is found in several Irish legends.

Naomhán (nev awn): This saint's name means "little saint" and its Anglicized version is Nevan or Nevin.

Rían (ree un): Meaning "king," this is a saint's name and has been Anglicized Ryan.

Tiarnán (teer nawn): Anglicized Tiernan, this boy name means "chief, lord." It was also the name of several Irish kings and saints.

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