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Create believable Irish full names for fiction, games, and mock data. Filter by gender, blend classic and modern given names, switch between given-first and family-first order, then copy your list in one click. Output uses familiar English spellings; switch to Irish (Gaeilge) when you need authentic Gaelic forms.
Last updated: April 4, 2026 · Published: 2026-04-04 · Updated: 2026-04-04
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Irish-style names in English spelling for fiction and games — use Irish (Gaeilge) forms when you need authentic Gaelic spelling.
Choose options and click generate
Three steps from settings to a pasted list of names.
Pick male, female, or any mix. Select classic, modern, or combined Irish given-name pools (English spelling).
Use given-first for everyday lists or family-first for formal or sorted-style output. Choose how many full names to generate.
Create your batch and copy every line for spreadsheets, character sheets, or drafts.
Controls tuned for Irish-style naming without manual spreadsheet work.
Separate male and female pools with a fair random mix when you choose any gender.
Toggle traditional Irish given names, contemporary favorites, or both merged and deduplicated.
Output Sean Murphy (given first) or Murphy Sean (family first) to match your format.
Includes Murphy, Kelly, O’Brien, Walsh, Ryan, and other common Irish family names.
Generate up to fifty full names per run for casts, tables, and prototypes.
Allow repeats for quick draws or require unique given-and-surname pairs per run.
Where Irish name lists save time and keep tone consistent.
Name characters, families, and villages with plausible Irish full names.
Equip PCs and NPCs with Irish-flavored names for Celtic, fantasy, or modern settings.
Pair English spellings with Irish (Gaeilge) forms when you study pronunciation and orthography.
Fill databases and forms with realistic-looking Irish name strings.
Brainstorm name lists for credits, programs, and casting lists with an Irish tone.
Keep surname variety aligned with Irish naming flavor in your setting bible.
Compare tone and ordering before you lock names into your project.
Padraig O'Brien · Siobhan Walsh
Traditional given names with high-frequency Irish surnames.
Conor Ryan · Saoirse Gallagher
Contemporary given names still paired with familiar surnames.
Kelly Aoife
Family-first ordering can match sorted directories or formal lists.
Niamh O'Connor
Given-first is typical in English interfaces and international rosters.
Small details that make generated names feel more grounded in Irish usage.
This tool outputs names in familiar English spellings. For Irish-language documents or signage, map lines to Gaeilge forms (e.g. Seán, Niamh) with a dictionary or native speaker review.
Many Irish surnames use O’, Mc, or Mac. Treat each generated surname as a single token, including the apostrophe in O’ names.
Naming patterns overlap across the island and diaspora but differ in popularity—use output as a starting point for research-heavy projects.
This tool combines curated Irish-style given names with common Irish surnames for creative work. It does not verify civil-registry accuracy or regional popularity rankings—use it for inspiration, prototyping, and storytelling. For legal documents, always follow official naming rules in your jurisdiction.
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