It has been seen always that the names represent country’s religion, tradition and mythology. So are the Irish names, inextricably woven with their history. The real Irish names predate Christianity. Their origin based upon the ancient Celtic origins of Gaelach (Ireland) before the Gaels settled there. Therefore some of the names are based upon their origin and some are directly drawn from ancient religion, myths, legends and superstitions of the Gaels. When it comes to baby names they are usually chosen from mythology and AI, Aibell, Achall, Baine, Bin, Cian, Conall, Conaire, Ainle, Alan, Ailill, Aengus and many more and the fairies that live in the roots of the old tree. These original names have a different pronunciation. 
legends as Ireland and its people are rich in myths, legends and folktales that range from the pagan gods and goddesses to the ancient kings and Queens. Many of the names derived from the history of the legendary hero Finn MacCumhail for example
The most popular Irish baby boy names : Asher, Declan, Finn, Atticus, Oliver, Henry, Emmett, James, Jude, Owen, Liam, Finn, Jack and Jackson.
Among baby girls these names have taken the lead: Imogen, Charlotte, Harper, Isla, Amelia, Evelyn, Penelope, Eleanor, Cora, Violet, Olivia, Sophia, Grace, Emily, Sophie and Elsie.
The modern naming of the babies was the result of adoption of the Christianity. Roman Catholicism has further influenced the Irish people in naming their progeny. Today Irish names have gained a distinctive character which makes them more popular day by day.
legends as Ireland and its people are rich in myths, legends and folktales that range from the pagan gods and goddesses to the ancient kings and Queens. Many of the names derived from the history of the legendary hero Finn MacCumhail for exampleThe most popular Irish baby boy names : Asher, Declan, Finn, Atticus, Oliver, Henry, Emmett, James, Jude, Owen, Liam, Finn, Jack and Jackson.
Among baby girls these names have taken the lead: Imogen, Charlotte, Harper, Isla, Amelia, Evelyn, Penelope, Eleanor, Cora, Violet, Olivia, Sophia, Grace, Emily, Sophie and Elsie.
The modern naming of the babies was the result of adoption of the Christianity. Roman Catholicism has further influenced the Irish people in naming their progeny. Today Irish names have gained a distinctive character which makes them more popular day by day.
