This Irish baby name is one of our favourites.
If you’re expecting a baby in the coming months then there’s no doubt you’re looking for the perfect name for your newborn.
With so many options out there it can be hard to whittle down your list of favourites.
There are so many Irish baby names that we adore, but one is proving more popular than ever with new parents.
This Irish baby boy’s name is the most popular with new parents.
Irish parents are obsessed with the name Rian.
The baby boy’s name is growing in popularity and was recently crowned the top Irish boy’s name in 2023.
The name Rian has quite a sweet meaning which is why it’s proving so popular with new parents.
Rian is of Gaelic origin and means ‘king’.
According to The Bump, the name stands for power, confidence, and wisdom.
Following Rian, the top five Irish baby names were Oisín, Fionn, Tadhg and Liam.
There’s also a beautiful Irish girls name rising in popularity.
As for girls, the name Fiadh has become increasingly popular in the last few years.
The adorable and gentle meaning behind the beautiful moniker is one of the main reasons for its popularity.
The meaning behind the name ‘Fiadh’ is ‘deer’ and ‘wildness’. This beautiful Irish name also means ‘respect’ making it the perfect option for your little girl.
Fiadh featured in the top 10 baby girl names for Irish parents last year and could be crowned the most popular name for girls in 2024.
In 2023, it was the second most popular name for baby girls. It was actually crowned the most popular name of Irish origin but missed out on the number one spot in the top 10 by Grace.
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