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Aidan

Meaning: Fiery one
Theme: Strong

Ailin

Meaning: Noble
Theme: Unique

Alan

Meaning: Rock or Noble
Theme: Strong

Alby

Meaning: White
Theme: Unique

Aodh

Meaning: Fire
Theme: Strong

Aodhán

Meaning: Little fire
Theme: Unique

Aran

Meaning: Island
Theme: Unique

Ardal

Meaning: High valor
Theme: Strong

Art

Meaning: Champion or Bear God
Theme: Strong

Artan

Meaning: Little bear
Theme: Unique

Bairre

Meaning: Spear
Theme: Unique

Barron

Meaning: Warrior
Theme: Strong

Bradan

Meaning: Salmon
Theme: Unique

Brady

Meaning: Spirited
Theme: Strong

Bran

Meaning: Raven
Theme: Unique

Breccan

Meaning: Speckled, freckled
Theme: Unique

Brendan

Meaning: Sailor or Prince
Theme: Strong

Brian

Meaning: Strong; virtuous and honorable
Theme: Strong

Brody

Meaning: Ditch
Theme: Unique

Caolan

Meaning: Slender
Theme: Unique

Cathal

Meaning: Strong in battle
Theme: Unique

Cian

Meaning: Ancient
Theme: Unique

Ciaran

Meaning: Little dark one
Theme: Strong

Conan

Meaning: Little wolf
Theme: Unique

Cormac

Meaning: Son of defilement
Theme: Unique

Daithi

Meaning: Swiftness, nimbleness
Theme: Unique

Dara

Meaning: Oak
Theme: Unique

Darragh

Meaning: Oak tree
Theme: Unique

Dermot

Meaning: Free from envy
Theme: Unique

Donal

Meaning: World mighty
Theme: Unique

Donnchadh

Meaning: Brown warrior
Theme: Strong

Eachann

Meaning: Brown horse
Theme: Unique

Eamon

Meaning: Guardian
Theme: Unique

Eanna

Meaning: Bird-like
Theme: Unique

Enan

Meaning: Bird
Theme: Unique

Ennis

Meaning: Exceptional
Theme: Strong

Eoghan

Meaning: Born of the yew
Theme: Unique

Fallon

Meaning: Leader
Theme: Unique

Faolan

Meaning: Little wolf
Theme: Unique

Fearghus

Meaning: Man of vigour
Theme: Strong

Fergal

Meaning: Man of valor
Theme: Unique

Finbar

Meaning: Fair-haired
Theme: Unique

Finn

Meaning: Fair
Theme: Unique

Fionn

Meaning: Fair
Theme: Strong

Galen

Meaning: Calm
Theme: Unique

Gall

Meaning: Stranger
Theme: Unique

Gallagher

Meaning: Descendant of foreign helper
Theme: Strong

Garrett

Meaning: Spear strength
Theme: Strong

Garvan

Meaning: Rough
Theme: Unique

Gavin

Meaning: White hawk
Theme: Unique

Gearoid

Meaning: Spear ruler
Theme: Unique

Gormley

Meaning: Dark majesty
Theme: Strong

Hagan

Meaning: Youthful
Theme: Unique

Haigan

Meaning: Little fire
Theme: Strong

Haigen

Meaning: Little fire
Theme: Unique

Hamish

Meaning: He who removes
Theme: Unique

Harvey

Meaning: Battle worthy
Theme: Unique

Hugh

Meaning: Heart, mind, spirit
Theme: Unique

Hughie

Meaning: Heart; mind; spirit
Theme: Strong

Hyland

Meaning: Battleland
Theme: Strong

Iagan

Meaning: Little fire
Theme: Unique

Iarfhlaith

Meaning: West kingdom
Theme: Unique

Iarla

Meaning: Earl
Theme: Unique

Idan

Meaning: Thirst, desire
Theme: Unique

Iollan

Meaning: Worshiper of the cross
Theme: Strong

Irvin

Meaning: Freshwater or green
Theme: Strong

Ivor

Meaning: Archer
Theme: Unique

Jacan

Meaning: Trouble
Theme: Strong

Jaicín

Meaning: Persecuted
Theme: Unique

Jarlath

Meaning: Tributary lord
Theme: Unique

Jemon

Meaning: Symmetrical
Theme: Unique

Jerl

Meaning: Strong or leader
Theme: Strong

Jerrin

Meaning: Cry of rejoicing
Theme: Unique

Joan

Meaning: God is gracious
Theme: Unique

Kalvin

Meaning: Bald
Theme: Unique

Kane

Meaning: Tribute
Theme: Strong

Kealan

Meaning: Slender
Theme: Unique

Keenan

Meaning: Ancient
Theme: Unique

Kevin

Meaning: Handsome birth
Theme: Strong

Kieran

Meaning: Little dark one
Theme: Unique

Killian

Meaning: Church
Theme: Unique

Labhrás

Meaning: Laurel
Theme: Unique

Liam

Meaning: Strong-willed warrior
Theme: Unique

Lochlainn

Meaning: Land of the lochs
Theme: Strong

Lonan

Meaning: Blackbird
Theme: Strong

Lonán

Meaning: Little blackbird
Theme: Unique

Lorcan

Meaning: Fierce
Theme: Unique

Lugh

Meaning: Shining or bright
Theme: Strong

Luhan

Meaning: Warrior
Theme: Unique

Malachy

Meaning: Messenger of God
Theme: Unique

Mannix

Meaning: Monk
Theme: Unique

Meallán

Meaning: Little lightning
Theme: Unique

Muiris

Meaning: Navigator
Theme: Unique

Murtagh

Meaning: Sea warrior
Theme: Unique

Myles

Meaning: Soldier
Theme: Strong

Naoise

Meaning: Warrior
Theme: Unique

Neasan

Meaning: Saint
Theme: Unique

Niall

Meaning: Champion
Theme: Unique

Noah

Meaning: Rest or comfort
Theme: Strong

Nolan

Meaning: Noble
Theme: Unique

Nuadha

Meaning: Cloud maker
Theme: Unique

Odhran

Meaning: Little pale green one
Theme: Unique

Oisin

Meaning: Little deer
Theme: Unique

Olan

Meaning: Ancestor
Theme: Unique

Orlaith

Meaning: Golden princess
Theme: Unique

Orrin

Meaning: Green water
Theme: Unique

Paddy

Meaning: Nobleman
Theme: Strong

Padraic

Meaning: Nobleman
Theme: Unique

Padraig

Meaning: Noble
Theme: Strong

Peadar

Meaning: Rock
Theme: Unique

Phelan

Meaning: Joyful
Theme: Unique

Piaras

Meaning: Rock
Theme: Unique

Pyne

Meaning: Son of the dark man
Theme: Unique

Quigley

Meaning: Maternal side
Theme: Unique

Quillan

Meaning: Cub
Theme: Unique

Quillon

Meaning: Crossed swords
Theme: Unique

Quinlan

Meaning: Fit, shapely, strong
Theme: Unique

Quinn

Meaning: Counsel
Theme: Unique

Regan

Meaning: King's child
Theme: Strong

Rian

Meaning: Little king
Theme: Unique

Riordan

Meaning: Royal bard
Theme: Unique

Ronan

Meaning: Little seal
Theme: Unique

Rory

Meaning: Red King
Theme: Unique

Ruaidhrí

Meaning: Red king
Theme: Unique

Ruaidri

Meaning: Great king
Theme: Strong

Ryan

Meaning: King
Theme: Strong

Sean

Meaning: God is gracious
Theme: Strong

Seanán

Meaning: Old wisdom
Theme: Strong

Senan

Meaning: Old, wise
Theme: Unique

Shane

Meaning: God is gracious
Theme: Strong

Shay

Meaning: Admirable
Theme: Unique

Shea

Meaning: Hawk-like
Theme: Unique

Sullivan

Meaning: Dark eyed
Theme: Unique

Séamus

Meaning: Supplanter
Theme: Unique

Tadhg

Meaning: Poet
Theme: Unique

Teague

Meaning: Poet
Theme: Unique

Tiarnach

Meaning: Lord
Theme: Unique

Tiernan

Meaning: Little lord
Theme: Unique

Tuathal

Meaning: People ruler
Theme: Strong

Turlough

Meaning: Instigator
Theme: Unique

Uidhir

Meaning: Dun colored
Theme: Strong

Uilliam

Meaning: Strong-willed warrior
Theme: Unique

Uinseann

Meaning: Conqueror, winner
Theme: Strong

Uisdean

Meaning: Wisdom
Theme: Unique

Ulick

Meaning: Heart
Theme: Unique

Ultan

Meaning: Man from Ulster
Theme: Unique

Usher

Meaning: Bank
Theme: Unique

Vallen

Meaning: Strong, healthy
Theme: Unique

Varian

Meaning: Fierce
Theme: Strong

Veallach

Meaning: Brilliant
Theme: Unique

Vidian

Meaning: Life
Theme: Unique

Vincent

Meaning: Conquering
Theme: Unique

Warren

Meaning: Guard
Theme: Unique

Waylin

Meaning: Land by the road
Theme: Unique

Wayne

Meaning: Wagon builder
Theme: Strong

Weldon

Meaning: Hill near a well
Theme: Unique

Wren

Meaning: Small bird
Theme: Unique

Wyatt

Meaning: Brave in war
Theme: Unique

Xan

Meaning: Defender of the people
Theme: Unique

Xavier

Meaning: New house
Theme: Unique

Xenon

Meaning: Foreigner
Theme: Unique

Yardley

Meaning: Of the yard
Theme: Unique

Yates

Meaning: Gates
Theme: Unique

Yeats

Meaning: Gates
Theme: Unique

Yestin

Meaning: Just
Theme: Unique

Ygor

Meaning: Warrior of peace
Theme: Strong

Zach

Meaning: Zachary
Theme: Strong

Zack

Meaning: The Lord has remembered
Theme: Unique

Zane

Meaning: God is gracious
Theme: Unique

Zed

Meaning: The Lord is just
Theme: Unique

Zephyr

Meaning: West wind
Theme: Unique

Zoran

Meaning: Dawn
Theme: Unique