There are a total of 242 Irish girl names that have been compiled and organized in this comprehensive list. The selection includes female given names of clear Irish or Gaelic origin, established anglicised forms, historically attested variants, and well-documented mythological names.

Irish girl names are personal names rooted in the Gaelic language, Old Irish, and Ireland’s cultural history. They range from simple modern names like Aoibhe to ancient or mythological names such as Étaín. They appear in original Gaelic spellings and in anglicised forms, with accent marks (fadas) and phonological features that affect pronunciation. Parents, writers, and genealogists use these names for naming, storytelling, and historical research.

Interesting and little-known facts about Irish girl names:
– This compilation lists 242 names, blending commonly used modern choices with historically attested Gaelic forms.
– Several names regularly appear in contemporary Irish baby-name top lists, including Aoife, Niamh, and Siobhán.
– Fadas (acute accents) change vowel length and pronunciation; adding or removing a fada can alter a name’s sound and meaning.
– Irish phonology features broad versus slender consonants, creating pronunciation pairs that do not have direct English equivalents.
– Many names trace to myth, early saints, or medieval annals, linking personal names to Ireland’s stories and landscape.

The alphabetical index lists names by initial letter, A–Z. Each entry shows Name, Pronunciation (phonetic guide), Meaning, Origin/Notes (Old Irish, myth, or saint associations), Variants (anglicised or alternate spellings), and Popularity or Usage data when available.