List of Gaelic Baby Names Meanings

Niamh

Niamh (Irish pronunciation: [ˈniːəv], from Old Irish Niaṁ) is an Irish feminine given name (meaning "bright" or "radiant"), anglicised as Neve or Neave /ˈniːv/. In Irish mythology, Niamh is the daughter of the god of the sea, Manannán mac Lir and one of the queens of Tír na nÓg, the land of eternal youth.

Meaning: The daughter of a sea god in irish mythology Origin: Gaelic

Nigel

(NIE-jəl)

Origin of the name Nigel: Evolution of the Scandinavian Njal, which originated from the Irish Niall, a name derived from the Gaelic néall (cloud) or niadh (champion). The Scandinavians took the name to Normandy, where it was Latinized as Nigellus.

Meaning: Dark cloud Origin: Gaelic

Nolan

Nolan Boy's name meaning, origin, and popularity. ... In Gaelic, it means a descendant of a chariot fighter or champion. Other meanings are "famous" and "noble." Well-known Nolans: movie director Christopher Nolan.

Meaning: A famous and noble man, A champion of the people, Power Origin: Gaelic

Nollan

Traditionally an Irish last name. In Gaelic, it means a descendant of a chariot fighter or champion. Other meanings are "famous" and "noble." Well-known Nolans: movie director Christopher Nolan. Origin.

Meaning: A famous and noble man, a champion of the people Origin: Gaelic

Norma

(NAWR-mə)

Created by Felice Romani for the main character in the opera 'Norma' (1831). He may have based it on Latin norma "rule". This name is also frequently used as a feminine form of NORMAN.

Meaning: Thor mind Origin: Gaelic

Norman

(NAWR-mən)

The Normans were Vikings who settled on the coast of France, in the region that became known as Normandy. In England the name Norman or Normant was used before the Norman conquest, first as a nickname for Scandinavian settlers and later as a given name.

Meaning: Thor mind Origin: Gaelic

Nyla

The meaning of the name “Nyla” is: “Cloud or champion”. Additional information: Nila or Nyla is also the name of an Egyptian Princess. Categories: Gaelic Names. Used in: English speaking countries. Gender: Girl Names.

Meaning: Cloud or champion, Winner, Achiever Origin: Gaelic

Oran

Gaelic Meaning: The name Oran is a Gaelic baby name. In Gaelic the meaning of the name Oran is: Pale.

Meaning: Pale one, pine ornice - cedar tree Origin: Celtic, Gaelic

Oreen

Meaning. From the pine tree / a pale-skinned man.

Meaning: From the pine tree, a pale-skinned man Origin: Hebrew, Gaelic

Orin

Orin, or Orrin, is an anglicised spelling of the Irish given name "Odran", traditionally spelled "Odhran" and more recently spelled "Oran"). In Irish, it is pronounced "O-rawn" or "O-rin". ... dark-haired, derived from the word otteran, "otter" in Irish, which is generally accepted as the correct meaning.

Meaning: A dark haired beauty Origin: Gaelic