Irish Baby Names: What they mean and how to pronounce them

F?ilim O'Connor, Morgan Buckley and Gavin Drea

ISBN 10: 1804582492 / ISBN 13: 9781804582497

Published by Gill, 2025

2025. Hardback. . . . . . Seller Inventory # V9781804582497

Synopsis:

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.

About the Author:

Féilim 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.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Irish Baby Names: What they mean and how to ...
Publisher: Gill
Publication Date: 2025
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New