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Published 11:42 29 May 2026 BST
Add us as a preferred source on Google »If you're looking for a baby name for your son or daughter, then this list of traditional baby names is bound to spark some inspiration for you.
If the countdown to your due date is now underway, but you're still scratching your head about what name to choose, then fear not.
These names are classics for a reason and have remained some of the most popular choices around the world.
From Ada to Clara, and August to Samuel, there are some pretty flawless names on the lists below.
Tabitha
Indiana
Marion
Clara
Ada
Cordelia
Florence
Lillian
Mae
Nelly
Vintage Baby Boy Names
Ellis
Thaddeus
Cyrus
Jefferson
Joseph
Elbert
Samuel
Moses
August
Wesley
Traditional baby names will always be our favourites, alongside Irish names and three-letter monikers. It is one baby name trend that never really goes out of style because they're timeless classics.
Our personal favourites on this list include August, Mae, and Lillian.
They may not be featured in the top baby names list in Ireland, but that'll make your little one stand out even more. After all, don't they deserve a moniker that makes them stand out from the crowd?
The top baby names in Ireland in 2025 were revealed earlier this year, with Rían claiming the top spot for baby boys. The name Lily was crowned the top baby girl's name in Ireland in 2025.
Other names proving popular with new parents include James, Jack, Noah, and Oísín.
For girls, the names Fiadh, Éabha, Sadie, and Grace were most popular with new parents.
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