Irish Baby Names That Mean Blessed or Are Related to Blessings

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Plus, names from around the world that mean “blessed”

Co-authored by Tara Collins and Devin McSween

Last Updated: September 23, 2025 Fact Checked

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Looking for an Irish name for your little one that means “blessed” or represents blessings? Well, look no further! We’ve compiled a list of the best Irish boy names and Irish girl names that are related to blessings (with pronunciations!). We’ll also tell you about beautiful Irish names that have other positive meanings and provide you with some masculine and feminine names that mean “blessed” from all over the world. Keep reading to find out more!

Irish Name Ideas That Mean Blessed

Boys: Caoimhín, Deaglán, Finnian, Naomhán, Seán
Girls: Aoibheann, Caragh, Doireann, Niamh, Siobhán
Other cultures: Aldora, Beatrice, Benedict, Miriam, Nathaniel, Theodore

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Irish Boy Names That Mean Blessed

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There are lots of Irish boy names that either directly mean “blessed” or have positive meanings related to blessings, like “noble” or “goodness.” These sweet names are a beautiful way to let your baby boy know he is precious and loved. For instance:^{[1]
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- Brendan (Bren-dun): “Prince.”
- Brian (Bryan): “Noble.”
- Caoimhín: (Kee-veen): “Beloved birth” or “handsome.”
- Deaglán (Deg-lawn): “Full of goodness” or “man of prayer.”
- Eoin (Oh-in): “God is gracious.”
- Finbar (Fin-bahr): “Blessed head” or “fair-haired.”
- Finnian (Fin-ee-an): “Little blessed one” or “little fair one.”
- Fionn (Feeun): “Blessed” or “fair.”
- Pádraig (Pawd-rig): “Noble” or “nobleman.”
- Naomhán (Nay-vawn): “Little saint” or “holy one.”
- Niall (Nye-al): “Champion.”
- Rian (Ree-an): “Little king.”
- Seán (Shawn): “God is gracious.”

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Irish Girl Names That Mean Blessed

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Plenty of Irish girl names mean “blessed” or are related to being blessed, with positive meanings like “joy” and “radiant.” Choose one of these beautiful names to let your little one know she is truly a gift:^{[2]
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- Áine (Awn-yah): “Splendor” or “radiance” or “joy.”
- Aisling (Ash-ling): “Dream” or “vision.”^{[3]
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- Aoife (Ee-fa): “Joyful” or “radiant.”
- Aoibheann (Ay-veen): “Blessed beauty” or “radiant beauty.”
- Cadhla (Ky-lah): “Graceful” or “beautiful.”
- Caoilfhionn (Kee-lin): “Slender and blessed” or “Slender and fair.”
- Caoimhe (Kee-va): “Precious” or “beautiful” or “gentle.”
- Caragh (Kar-ah): “Beloved” or “friend.”
- Doireann (Deer-in): “Blessed daughter” or “fair daughter.”
- Éabha (Ay-va): “Life.”
- Laoise (Lee-sha): “Light.”
- Niamh (Neev): “Bright” or “radiant.”^{[4]
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- Órlaith (Or-lah): “Golden princess.”
- Seána (Shaw-nuh): “God is gracious.”
- Sinéad (Shin-aid): “God is gracious.”^{[5]
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- Siobhán (Shiv-awn): “God is gracious.”
- Sorcha (Sur-ka): “Bright” or “radiant.”

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Irish Names with Positive Meanings

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Looking for more Irish names with beautiful, positive meanings? Check out our complete lists of Irish boy names and Irish girl names, or try our Irish Name Generator! Some of our favorite Irish names include:
- Aidan (Ay-dahn): “Little fire” (masculine).
- Caitríona (Kat-ri-awn-uh): “pure” (feminine).
- Cillian (Kihl-ee-ahn): “Church” or “bright-headed” (masculine).^{[6]
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- Faolán (Fway-lawn): “Little wolf” (masculine).
- Fiadh (Fee-ah): “Wild” (feminine).
- Fidelma (Fih-del-ma): “Ever-good” or “enduring” (feminine).
- Oisín (Oh-sheen): “Little deer” (masculine).
- Mairéad (Mar-ade): “Pearl” (feminine).
- Nóirín (Noh-reen): “Noble” or “valor” (feminine).
- Tadhg (Tieg): “Poet” (masculine).

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Other Boy Names That Mean Blessed

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If you’re not in love with any of the Irish boy names that mean or are related to blessings, don’t worry! Cultures from all around the world have names that mean “blessed.” For instance, check out these beautiful boy names:^{[7]
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- Barack: “Blessing,” Arabic origin.
- Benedict: “Blessing,” Latin origin.
- Benoit: “Blessed,” Latin origin.
- Darko: “Gift,” Slavic origin.
- Jonathan: “Gift of God,” Hebrew origin.
- Mateo: “Gift of God,” Spanish origin.
- Matthew: “Gift of God,” Hebrew origin.
- Nathaniel: “Gift of God,” Hebrew origin.
- Neo: “Divine gift,” Setswana/South African origin.
- Theodore: “Gift of god,” Greek origin.
- Zelig: “Blessed” or “holy,” Yiddish origin.

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Other Girl Names That Mean Blessed

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There are also plenty of girl names from around the world that mean “blessed.” If you’re not into any of the Irish girl names, consider one of these instead:^{[8]
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- Aldora: “Winged gift,” Greek origin (feminine).
- Anna: “God has favored me” or “grace,” Hebrew origin.
- Ayah: “Sign of God” or “miracle,” Arabic origin.
- Beatrice: “Blessed” or “bringer of happiness,” Latin origin.
- Chieko: “A thousand blessings,” Japanese origin.
- Darina: “Gift,” Slavic origin.
- Dorinda: “Gift of God,” Greek/Latin origin.
- Gia: “God is gracious,” Italian origin.
- Jane: “God is gracious,” Hebrew origin.
- Marvella: “Miracle,” Latin/French origin.
- Miriam: “Wished for child” or “beloved,” Hebrew origin.
- Winifred: “Blessed” or “friend of peace,” Welsh origin.