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16th Mar 2020

10 rare (and stunning) Irish baby names not everyone has discovered yet

Trine Jensen-Burke

St. Patrick’s Day is almost here  – and if you have a due date falling on or around this most Irish of days – maybe you have considered going for a name for your baby that reflects this?

There are so many gorgeous Irish names out there to pick from, many of which are currently very popular with new mums and dads.

However, if you would rather something a little more unique, a name not everyone has discovered and started using just yet, how about any of these 10 beautiful names below:

1. Keon

Apparently another form of the name John.

2. Agneis

An Irish form of Agens.

3. Cuan

Adorably, Cuan means ‘little wolf’ or ‘little hound’.

4. Calla

Another form of the Irish name Caoilainn.

5. Kyra

This gorgeous girl’s name means ‘Enthroned’

6. Riona

An Irish name that means “queenly”

7. Luan

This old Irish name means ‘warrior’, ‘strong’ and ‘warlike’.

8. Líadan

The name is said to mean ‘grey lady’ and in Irish mythology, Líadan was a poetess who became a nun.

9. Ériu

The name comes from the Irish ‘Éireann’ and is a gorgeous reminder of this beautiful isle.

10. Caomhan

This strapping boy name means little handsome one.’

(Feature image via Zara.com)