![]() ![]() ![]() Casey is used for both boys and girls in the United States and the United Kingdom. The name remains popular in Ireland, but its popularity in the United States has faded since the 1970s.Ĭasey is derived from the Irish Gaelic word cathasaigh, meaning "watchful," or "vigilant." It is also a nickname for the name Cassandra. The popularity of the name is attributed to Saint Brigid of Kildare, also known as “Mary of the Gael." The Saint was named after the Celtic goddess Brigid the goddess of healing, agriculture, fire, and poetry. The name Brigid or Bridget is derived from the Irish noun brígh meaning virtue, strength, vigor, or power. Aisling was among the top 50 names for female newborns in Ireland in the early and mid-2000s. Anglicized variants of the name include Aislin, Ashling, Aislene, and Aislinn. Popular Irish Girl Names and Their Meanings AislingĪisling means "vision" or "dream." The name was developed as a poetic genre in the 17th and 18th century but adopted as a given name in the 20th century. The following are some of the popular Irish girl names. Some parents turn to Irish names when looking for unique names that won't be replicated in classrooms or the playground. Parents are attracted to Irish names due to the wide range of selections to choose from, their similarity to English, strong and inspiring meanings, and unique pronunciation. In the 19th century, Irish immigrants flooded the United States and introduced traditional Irish names that were adopted by the non-Irish. ![]() Ireland is a place of beautiful names thanks to the Celtic language.
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