This list includes 5 Irish girl names that start with Y, from “Ysabel” to “Ysoude”. These names range from medieval and anglicised forms to rarer Gaelic and mythological variants.
Irish girl names that start with Y are female given names used in Ireland or with Gaelic roots. Some reflect medieval Norman influence or old Gaelic forms adapted over centuries, like Ysoude.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Meaning, and Notes.
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Notes: Additional context such as origin, variants, or historical usage to help you decide which names suit your needs.
Irish girl names that start with Y
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning | Etymology/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ysabel | iz-uh-BEL /ɪzəˈbɛl/ | “pledged to God” | From Elizabeth via Old French; used in medieval Ireland (Norman period) |
| Ysobel | iz-oh-BEL /ɪzəˈbɛl/ | “pledged to God” | Middle English/Norman variant of Isabel; attested in Ireland |
| Yseult | ee-SOOLT /iːˈsuːlt/ | legendary; meaning uncertain | Old French/Middle Welsh form of Old Irish Iseult; Tristan legend connection |
| Ysolde | ee-SOHL-de /iːˈsɒldə/ | legendary; meaning uncertain | Medieval variant of Iseult/Isolde used in Romance texts |
| Ysoude | ee-SOOD /iːˈsuːd/ | legendary; meaning uncertain | Alternative medieval spelling of Iseult/Yseult |