Boys Baby Names

**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.