Boys Baby Names

**NicoleLJ** · 09-24-2007, 05:47 PM

So I have narrowed it down to 3 names that we really like for the boy I am due to have in 2 weeks or so and just wanted to hear what you guys thought or even if you could come up with any I had not considered. Now here is how I picked names for my first two.

For my oldest I wanted a french name that wasn't common since I was half french. So we picked Isabeau which is a form of Isabel which means "consecrated to God".

I like names that are not common and have a good meaning behind them.

For my 2nd born we wanted a Dutch name since my husband is half dutch. So we picked Dedrick which means "Gifted Ruler."

So for this boy we decided to go with an Irish or Gaelic name since I am also part Irish. Here is what we have come up with so far:

Our top pick is Ronan which means "little seal" in Gaelic.
then we also like Aodhan which means "little fire" in Gaelic
and Niall which means "cloud" in Gaelic.

What do you all think? Or do any of you got some unusual gaelic or Irish names with good meanings that I don't know of yet.
Nicole & Sheena & Ajax

**jenluckenbach** · 09-24-2007, 06:14 PM

Finnian, Boy, Gaelic = Little fair one

Gallagher, Boy, Gaelic = Brave, valiant

Sheridan, Both, Gaelic = Long lived treasure

**jackie** · 09-24-2007, 06:16 PM

Go with Ronan. The others will just have people scratching their heads and wondering how to pronounce them.

If you want a real Irish name that is still used go for Paddy, Kenny, Sean, or Christy. Can't get more Irish then those!

**chocolatepuppy** · 09-24-2007, 06:58 PM

I like Ronan best out of the three.

**Karen** · 09-24-2007, 08:35 PM

Conor - Irish name meaning "hound-lover!" It's kind of common around here ... but I am in the Boston area, which is rife with Irish and Irish-American folks

Aidan - It is of Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "fire". Anglicized form of the ancient Gaelic name Aedan, a pet form of Aed. Name of a bishop of Ferns (seventh century) who was noted for his kindness and generosity. Saint Aidan (Ireland, seventh century) established the monastery of Lindisfarne, one of the great centers of learning of its time

Liam - The Irish version of William, "helmet, protection".

Ian - (EE-an) celtic/gaelic: God is Gracious

Nevan - Means 'little saint'. Was a rare name but a very well known Irish chef, Nevan Maguire, has brought it to public attention again. I would bet on it's revival.

Finian - is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "fair". The 1968 film "Finian's Rainbow" was Fred Astaire's last musical. Saint Finnian of Clonard (fifth and sixth century) was called "The Teacher of Irish Saints" because a number of students at his school became very prominent ecclesiastics.