Here we present the top ten girls’ names from 2023 with some detail about their origin.
Just missing out on the top ten names chosen for baby girls were the first names Isla, Hannah, Sophia, Lucy, Ava, Sadie and Olivia.
For the full list of the top 100 names check out: https://www.derryjournal.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/100-top-baby-names-for-boys-and-girls-in-ireland-4667501
9. ÉABHA
The beautiful name Eabha is joint 8th and is another of the Irish names making the top list. The name means life or breathe of life and is the Irish version of Eve, which has Hebrew origins. Pictured is Eabha O'Mahoney of Republic of Ireland fighting for control of the ball against the US during the second half of the first game of the USWNT Victory Tour at Rose Bowl on August 03, 2019 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images) Photo: Katharine Lotze
10. ELLA
Another beautiful name rounds out the top 10 for girls names in Ireland- Ella. The name, like some of the others on the list has origins spread out across countries and cultures and various meanings attached to it ranging from 'other' to 'fairy maiden'. Pictured is Ella Lily Hyland at the London Premiere of Silent Roar, held as part of The 31st Raindance Film Festival at The Curzon Soho on November 03, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Lia Toby/Getty Images) Photo: Lia Toby