Irish Gaelic Male Names: A Guide to Meaningful and Traditional Choices

Are you searching for a strong and meaningful name for your baby boy? Look no further than the rich tradition of Irish Gaelic names. These names, steeped in history and folklore, offer a unique and beautiful way to honor your heritage or simply find a name that resonates with you. From classic choices to more modern interpretations, this list explores a wide range of Irish Gaelic male names and their profound meanings.
1. **Aodhán:** meaning "little fire" or "fiery"
2. **Aiden:** meaning "little fire" or "fiery"
3. **Ailbe:** meaning "bright," "fair," or "handsome"
4. **Alan:** meaning "handsome" or "beautiful"
5. **Angus:** meaning "one strength" or "single strength"
6. **Aoife:** meaning "beautiful"
7. **Ardal:** meaning "high place" or "noble place"
8. **Bairbre:** meaning "strong"
9. **Barr:** meaning "peak" or "summit"
10. **Bean:** meaning "woman"
11. **Brian:** meaning "strong" or "noble"
12. **Cahir:** meaning "friendly" or "beloved"
13. **Caoimhe:** meaning "gentle"
14. **Ciaran:** meaning "little dark one" or "black"
15. **Colm:** meaning "dove"
16. **Conall:** meaning "strong wolf" or "wolf of strength"
17. **Cormac:** meaning "chariot warrior"
18. **Cillian:** meaning "church" or "war"
19. **Daithi:** meaning "dark"
20. **Declan:** meaning "man of prayer"
21. **Donal:** meaning "world ruler" or "world leader"
22. **Eamon:** meaning "wealthy protector"
23. **Eoghan:** meaning "born of the fire"
24. **Fergal:** meaning "brave"
25. **Finnian:** meaning "fair"
26. **Fiachra:** meaning "fiery"
27. **Flann:** meaning "red"
28. **Gareth:** meaning "rough" or "spearman"
29. **Garvan:** meaning "rough" or "strong"
30. **Gerallt:** meaning "spear" or "strong spear"
31. **Giolla:** meaning "youth"
32. **Iarlaith:** meaning "nobleman"
33. **Liam:** meaning "strong-willed warrior"
34. **Lorcan:** meaning "fiery"
35. **Maolseachlainn:** meaning "bald, strong leader"
36. **Mícheál:** meaning "who is like God"
37. **Niall:** meaning "champion"
38. **Oisin:** meaning "little deer"
39. **Padraig:** meaning "nobleman"
40. **Ronan:** meaning "little seal"
41. **Sean:** meaning "old" or "ancient"
42. **Seán:** meaning "God is gracious"
43. **Síomóin:** meaning "hearer"
44. **Tadhg:** meaning "poet"
45. **Tiernan:** meaning "lord"
46. **Tomás:** meaning "twin"
47. **Treasa:** meaning "strong"
48. **Ultan:** meaning "descendant of Ultan"
49. **Colmán:** meaning "dove"
50. **Cormac:** meaning "chariot warrior"