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The really old Irish baby names predicted to go viral soon

Published 19:00 4 May 2020 BST

Updated 19:47 4 May 2020 BST

Trine Jensen-Burke
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We are all very proud of our gorgeous Irish names.

And for good reason – there are some really stunning Gaelic names out there – and the rest of the world are slowly catching on to our secret. Recently, American baby name website Babynames.com listed these old Irish baby names as ones to watch out for – as US parents are about to fall head over heels with them: Old Irish baby boy names Ailill – means “elf” – alternative spelling: Aylil, Aliel, Eylil Rónán – means “little seal” – alternative spelling: Rohnan, Ronaen Bran –  means “raven” – alternative spelling: Brahn, Brann, Braehn Finán – means “fair, white” –  alternative spelling: Finnen, Faenan Fáelán – means “young wolf” –  alternative spelling:  Faylen, Faleh Old Irish baby girl names Ailionóra – name borne by several noblewomen – alternative spelling: Alionora, Elionora Étaín – means “shining” – alternative spelling: Eytan, Ataen Mór – means “great – alternative spelling: Mohre, Moer Muirenn – “fair like the sea” – alternative spelling: Mayrenne, Mairenne Róis – Irish form of “rose” – alternative spelling: Reose