Pronounced “T ie-guh” as in the first three letters in Tiger. Tadgh – Meaning ‘poet or philosopher’. The name is likely to become more popular now thanks to Irish movie star Cillian Murphy. St Killian is the patron saint for sufferers of rheumatism. One of the most popular traditional names in Ireland. Pronounced “USH een” Name of an Irish hero and poet, son of Fionn mac Cumhail (Finn McCool) and the goddess Sive. Oisín – Meaning ‘fawn’ or ‘young deer’.“Dáithí Lacha” was used as the Irish translation for Donald Duck, but it is more often anglicized as David. Dáithí – Meaning ‘speed’ or ‘agility’.Here’s a list of the top tongue-twisting Irish names – and a guide on how to pronounce them: These include Taoiseach (Prime Minister), Garda (police), and the Dáil (parliament). Irish Gaelic has an official status in Ireland and there are public titles and organizations with Gaelic names. Here are some of our native words and names to practice before you visit Ireland on your future travels –Ĭéad míle fáilte (“Kay-od mee-leh foyle-cha!”): A hundred thousand welcomes! Cead Mile Failte However just like the Emerald Isle itself, they’re all beautiful, mysterious and shrouded in mythology. Traditional Irish names are notorious for seeming difficult to pronounce.
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