Irish Girl Names Starting With A
127 names with meanings and origins.
Looking for a Irish girl's name that starts with A? Here are 127 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. Irish names have Gaelic roots, distinctive spellings and lovely meanings rooted in nature and legend.
Top picks
- Aileen — “Bright; shining light”
- Aoife — “Beautiful, radiant”
- Aisling — “Dream, vision”
- Airleas — “Pledge.”
- Allie — “Of noble birth; diminutive of alan: harmony, stone, or noble. also fair, handsome. originally a saints name, it was reintroduced to britain during the norman conquest, remained popular throughout the middle ages, and was revived in the 19th century; diminutive of alison: a 13th century variant of alice meaning nobility”
- Adair — “Noble; from the oak tree ford; from the ford by the oak trees; from the oak tree ford. uncertain origin. may be a variant of edgar, or from the gaelic for oak tree ford. used for many hundreds of years as both surname and first name”
- Afton — “A unisex name of Irish origin meaning 'from the Afton River.' It gained literary fame through the poetry of Robert Burns.”
- Aghavilla — “Aghavilla is a charming name, meaning 'from the field of the old tree.' It evokes a sense of ancient wisdom, natural beauty, and a deep connection to the land.”
- Aghadreena — “This Irish feminine name translates to from the field of the sloe bushes, referencing a specific natural landscape.”
- Aghaveagh — “This Irish name describes a specific location, meaning the field of the old tree.”
Girl · Irish · “An Irish form of the name Abigail, it carries the joyous meaning of a father's joy or one who brings happiness.”
Unisex · Irish · “Noble; from the oak tree ford; from the ford by the oak trees; from the oak tree ford. uncertain origin. may be a variant of edgar, or from the gaelic for oak tree ford. used for many hundreds of years as both surname and first name”
Girl · Irish · “An Irish name meaning daughter of Eire. It is a modern variation of Erin, which serves as a poetic name for Ireland.”
Girl · Irish · “An Old English name famously belonging to the sister of King Edward the Elder. She was a powerful ruler and military leader of the Mercians.”
Girl · Irish · “Wife of king ecgfrith; an old english name from aethel meaning noble and thryth meaning strength”
Girl · Irish · “An Irish name that conveys a personality that is pleasant, agreeable, and easy to be around.”
Unisex · Irish · “Pleasant, from africa; agreeable; pleasant”
Unisex · Irish · “A unisex name of Irish origin meaning 'from the Afton River.' It gained literary fame through the poetry of Robert Burns.”
Girl · Irish · “This Irish feminine name translates to from the field of the sloe bushes, referencing a specific natural landscape.”
Girl · Irish · “An Irish name that translates to 'from the great field.' It describes a person living near or originating from an expansive area of land.”
Girl · Irish · “This Irish name describes a specific location, meaning the field of the old tree.”
Girl · Irish · “Aghavilla is a charming name, meaning 'from the field of the old tree.' It evokes a sense of ancient wisdom, natural beauty, and a deep connection to the land.”
Girl · Irish · “This is the Irish form of the name Agnes, which traditionally means pure or chaste.”
Unisex · Irish · “Fiery; little fire, ardent. aidan was popular in ireland in the 7th century after the famous irish monk aidan, and was revived in the early 19th century. it is used as a female name as well; little fire. commonly used as a female name as well; help, intelligent”
Girl · Irish · “A name from Irish mythology referring to a great warrior woman and princess of the legends.”
Girl · Irish · “This is the Irish Gaelic form of the name Agnes. It is derived from the Greek word 'hagnos', meaning pure or chaste.”
Girl · Irish · “Handsome; variant of alan: fair; handsome. famous bearer: u.s. actor alan alda”
Girl · Irish · “Bright; shining light”
Girl · Irish · “A lovely variant of Evelyn, this name carries a timeless charm, offering a sweet and elegant choice for your little one.”
Girl · Irish · “Noble; sweet; noble, kind; variant of alice: of the nobility. from the german adalheidis meaning nobility, and the french adeliz which is a form of adelaide; the scottish gaelic form of alice”
Girl · Irish · “This is the Irish Gaelic form of the name Amelia. It carries a sense of industriousness and grace within the Irish language.”
Unisex · Irish · “Manly, courageous; feminine form of andrew: brave; manly. famous bearer: prince andrew”
Girl · Irish · “An Irish name that means brightness, joy, or fire, often associated with light and radiance in Celtic lore.”
Girl · Irish · “Reference to virgin mary; refers to the virgin mary”
Unisex · Irish · “A unisex Irish name meaning nobleman. It is an ancient name that denotes a person of high rank and dignity.”
Girl · Irish · “Dream, vision”
Girl · Irish · “Ardent. variant of eshne: little fire, from irish gaelic”
Unisex · Irish · “Defender of man.”
Girl · Irish · “Beautiful, peaceful; feminine form of alan meaning harmony, stone, or noble; this name of uncertain origin may be a feminine form of man, or derived from the irish gaelic word for child”
Girl · Irish · “Beautiful. dear child; beautiful, peaceful; this name of uncertain origin may be a feminine form of man, or derived from the irish gaelic word for child; feminine form of alan meaning harmony, stone, noble, or fair”
Girl · Irish · “An Irish name that means bright, beautiful, or a dear child, often used as a variant of Elaine.”
Unisex · Irish · “This Irish masculine name refers to an early saint. It is traditionally linked to the town of Cashel and the name Ailbe.”
Girl · Irish · “Alone; fair, good-looking; fair, good-looking. feminine of allen or variant of helen”
Girl · Irish · “Alone; fair, good-looking; fair, good-looking. feminine of allen or variant of helen”
Girl · Irish · “An Irish female name meaning beautiful and dear child, serving as a variation of the name Alana.”
Unisex · Irish · “Noble; truth, noble; variant of adelaide: nobility. french form of the old german adalheidis, a compound of athal (noble) and haida (hood). adelaide, the capital of south australia, was named after queen adelaide, 19th century king william ivs consort; from the old german adalheidis meaning nobility. also sweet; of the”
Girl · Irish · “Fair; alone; bright; beautiful; noble, kind; diminutive of adeline, from the old german athal meaning noble”
Girl · Irish · “Alone; fair, good-looking; fair, good-looking. feminine of allen or variant of helen; diminutive of adeline, from the old german athal meaning noble”
Girl · Irish · “Fair, good-looking; fair, good-looking. feminine of allen or variant of helen”
Girl · Irish · “Bright; attractive, peaceful; fair, good-looking. feminine of allen or variant of helen”
Unisex · Irish · “Of noble birth; diminutive of alan: harmony, stone, or noble. also fair, handsome. originally a saints name, it was reintroduced to britain during the norman conquest, remained popular throughout the middle ages, and was revived in the 19th century; diminutive of alison: a 13th century variant of alice meaning nobility”
Unisex · Irish · “Handsome; bright; variant of alan: fair; handsome. also both a diminutive of albert (noble, bright) and an abbreviation of names beginning with al-”
Unisex · Irish · “Good; all good; soul; spirit; soul. rarely used before the 1854 crimean war battle of alma, but subsequently very fashionable; apple”
Girl · Irish · “Noble; of the nobility; from the old german adalheidis meaning nobility. also sweet; a form of the german alice, meaning nobility”
Girl · Irish · “Truly golden the feminine form of aneurin; feminine form of aneurin: uncertain origin, but may be derived from the latin honorius meaning man of honour, or from the welsh eur meaning gold”
Girl · Irish · “Joy; grace and beauty; beautiful grace; variant of annabel: variant of the latin amabel. edgar allan poes poem annahel lee made the form annabel popular throughout the english-speaking world in the 19th century. the form annabelle became popular in the mid-2oth century”
Girl · Irish · “The Irish form of the name Annabel, which means one who is lovable or easy to love.”
Girl · Irish · “This Irish name refers to the mythical otherworld or the realm of the spirits in ancient folklore.”
Girl · Irish · “A variation of the Irish name for the mythical otherworld, representing a supernatural realm beyond our own.”
Girl · Irish · “A form of the greek anastasia, meaning ressurection”
Girl · Irish · “Beautiful, radiant”
Girl · Irish · “An Irish name that signifies a fort on the hill. It likely refers to a specific geographic landmark or defensive settlement.”
Girl · Irish · “Ardena is a name of aspiration, meaning 'lofty' and 'eager,' suggesting a high-minded and enthusiastic spirit.”
Girl · Irish · “Lofty. eager; warm;. eager; lofty; lofty eager”
Girl · Irish · “An oath; variant of carlene and charlene”
Girl · Irish · “An oath; a pledge; variant of carlene and charlene; variant of aline: diminutive of adeline, from the old german athal meaning noble; derived from a feminine diminutive of charles, meaning manly. a medieval given name”
Girl · Irish · “An Irish name meaning oath, often considered a derivative of Carlene or Charlene. It represents a solemn promise or vow.”
Girl · Irish · “An oath; pledge; derived from a feminine diminutive of charles, meaning manly. a medieval given name; variant of carlene and charlene”
Girl · Irish · “An Irish name meaning an oath. It has roots as a medieval given name and signifies a solemn promise or pledge.”
Girl · Irish · “An oath; oath; derived from a feminine diminutive of charles, meaning manly. a medieval given name”
Girl · Irish · “An oath; variant of carlene and charlene”
Girl · Irish · “An oath; girl; oath; variant of carlene and charlene; derived from a feminine diminutive of charles, meaning manly. a medieval given name”
Unisex · Irish · “Of Irish origin, this name refers to a high fort and serves as a place name. It is used for both boys and girls.”
Unisex · Irish · “Oath; variant of arlen: gaelic word meaning pledge; promise; oath; derived from carlene and charlene”
Unisex · Irish · “Strong as a bear; noble strength a bear; bear hero; from the roman clan name artorius, meaning noble, courageous. famous bearer: legendary sixth century king arthur of britain and his round table of knights. this legend dates to the early 9th century; derived from celtic artos meaning bear”
Unisex · Irish · “From the oak tree ford; from the ford at the oak tree”
Girl · Irish · “An Irish unisex name meaning strong as a bear. It is often a nickname for names like Arthur or Art.”
Girl · Irish · “An Irish feminine form of Augustine, derived from the Latin for great, venerable, or majestic.”
Girl · Irish · “Avonmora is a lovely name meaning 'from the great river', suggesting a flowing, deep, and ever-moving spirit.”
Girl · Irish · “Majestic, or revered the welsh form of augusta”
Girl · Irish · “Of Irish origin, this name refers to a vision or a dream, suggesting an imaginative or prophetic nature.”
Girl · Irish · “Of Irish origin, this name represents an angel of God who was sent down to Earth.”
Girl · Irish · “Little fire.”
Girl · Irish · “Pleasant.”
Girl · Irish · “Kind.”
Girl · Irish · “Flame.”
Girl · Irish · “Pleasant.”
Girl · Irish · “Light.”
Girl · Irish · “Light.”
Girl · Irish · “Light.”
Girl · Irish · “Kind.”
Girl · Irish · “Noble.”
Girl · Irish · “Noble.”
Girl · Irish · “Noble, kind.”
Girl · Irish · “Honest.”
Girl · Irish · “Joy.”
Girl · Irish · “Angel.”
Girl · Irish · “Angel.”
Girl · Irish · “Agreeable.”
Unisex · Irish · “Pledge.”
Girl · Irish · “Vision, dream.”
Girl · Irish · “Vision, dream.”
Girl · Irish · “Inspiration.”
Girl · Irish · “Fire.”
Girl · Irish · “Fair.”
Girl · Irish · “Dear child.”
Girl · Irish · “Dear child.”
Girl · Irish · “Defends mankind.”
Girl · Irish · “Defends mankind.”
Girl · Irish · “Defends mankind.”
Girl · Irish · “Beautiful.”
Girl · Irish · “Dear child.”
Girl · Irish · “Honest.”
Girl · Irish · “Shapely.”
Girl · Irish · “Dear child.”
Girl · Irish · “Joy.”
Girl · Irish · “Victory.”
Girl · Irish · “Very handsome.”
Girl · Irish · “Fair.”
Girl · Irish · “Agreeable.”
Unisex · Irish · “Pleasant.”
Girl · Irish · “High honor.”
Unisex · Irish · “Little rock”
Girl · Irish · “An oath.”
Girl · Irish · “Silvery.”
Girl · Irish · “Oath.”
Girl · Irish · “Oath.”
Girl · Irish · “Fair.”
Girl · Irish · “Waterfall.”
Girl · Irish · “Waterfall.”
Girl · Irish · “Loved one.”
Girl · Irish · “Loved one.”
Girl · Irish · “Name of a saint.”
Girl · Irish · “Name of a saint.”
Girl · Irish · “Golden lady.”
Girl · Irish · “White orchard.”
Girl · Irish · “A fair brow.”
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