Irish Baby Names
Irish names: they’re older than the pyramids. And looking to the future, they’ll probably be mispronounced for another 5000 years! This book contains over 200 Irish names for girls and boys. You’ll find their magical origins, meanings, and most importantly, how to actually pronounce them. So, get ready to travel through mysterious soundscapes and meet mythological legends to find the perfect Irish name for your baby!
For every name you’ll find its popularity today and when records first began, as well as its variations, so you can decide on your preferred spelling. An Irish name is the greatest first gift you can give a child. That name is in this book somewhere. Time to find it.
ISBN
9781804582497Publication Date
June 2025Language(s)
EnglishFormat
Hardback, 160 pagesCountry of Origin
IRELANDPublisher
Gill BooksAuthor(s)
By Féilim O'Connor, Morgan Buckley and Gavin DreaAvailability Status
Not yet publishedFéilim O’Connor has a lifetime of first-hand experience with what it’s like to have an Irish name people struggle to pronounce. Up until his teenage years, he was the recipient of many a birthday card addressed to Faylum, Pheidhelm and Philim. Morgan Buckley is an Irish songwriter, music producer and record label manager. Apart from writing books, Morgan can be found ‘ghostwriting’ songs for big acts in London. Gavin Drea is an Irish actor, writer and comedian. He can be seen on Apple, Netflix, Amazon and Disney. He’s a founding member of the comedy collective Dreamgun. Féilim, Morgan and Gavin have been friends since getting caught talking together at the back of Irish class.
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