And you can discover who is new in the top 100.
Again, there is little change in our top ten Irish lasses, although only Kate remained at number 10 in the same location as last time. Ava takes the Crown from Sarah and move up five places to do it-congratulations Ava!
Chloe is a new entry came in ninth place, and she is out, going down rank to twelfth place.
To help you, I name given followed by pronunciation whenever necessary.
AvaAva seemed to have run out of energy last time, but this year he shot upward. This name may come from the Hebrew name of Eve, "breathe" or "live". Katie
Katie was last second, in 2003.She is not ready to give up the fight for a top ranking, that's for sure. Its name means "pure".Sarah
Sarah has characterized the first five names for children since 1998, and its name means "Friends" in Hebrew. She has lost its number one ranking this time, but no doubt will be happy to take on this place number three.Emma
Emma has also enjoyed top five ranking since 1998. his name means "whole" or "all-encompassing."Emily
As a new entry to the top ten year, Emma went three places this time.She's definitely lives up to its meaning of the name "rival".Sophie
This name means "wisdom" and Sophie were happy to spend the last years around the middle of the top ten.Grace
Fall in ninth place last time, Grace was right to hold onto a top ten position.Aoife EE-fah
Former number one, whose name we speak of "beauty" or "joy", Aoife is down another place and could be heading out of the rankings in the next year or so.Chloe
Going outside the top ten in 2006, Chloe returns now-and its name means a "green shoot".Kate
A new entry to the top ten year coming in tenth position, Kate hasn't moved! I thought that you can enlarge the rankings this year ... never mind!
Here are some wonderful choices from below a bit down on charts of Irish baby name.
Natalie kee-va
A meaning of the word "beauty" or "grace.And is a nice name-literally. There are links with the name of the boy Kevin, or Caoimhin-kee vin-which means "beautiful at birth." you can opt for the spelling simpler Keeva battery if desired-but not those extra letters expressing so much more ...Natalie is currently in position 5.
Niamh neeve
Niamh holds its place again to rank 18. this name girls refers to "shine".
Saoirse Seer-shuh
This name means "freedom". increased popularity this year by two seats, she lined up to 24.
Ro rosheen s n
Name another Fab girls, meaning "little pink." as a noun, simply refers to something that inspires you.
Aisling ash-Ling
Aisling is a word that refers to a "vision"-this time a beautiful lady that appeared in a dream and haunted the mind of a dreamer forever after. Down from 36th at 43 ° place this year.
Clodagh cloh-from
The name of a river in Tipperary, Clodagh drops to 44th place in 2008. Shannon is the name of another girl who uses a river as its inspiration.
Eimear ee-but
Of uncertain significance, although Eimear could be linked with the word "twin". a different source says that the name could mean "fast". another spelling of the name itself is Emer.
Eabha ay-va
The form Ireland of Eve, which refers to "breath" or "life".
Aoibhe ay-va
Similar to the above name, even if the word is also connected in Gaelic meaning "beauty" or "radiance."
Orlaith or
This name refers to a "golden lady" and could also be interpreted as the "golden thread".
Muireann mwi-ren
Here's a nice new name of the top 100 last year and the ranking now 94. his name means "sea fair" or "White Sea" and is the name of the musician and singer Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh.
New entries to the top 100 in Ireland in 2008 are:
Maja Natalia Zuzanna Meabh mayveMore information on Irish girls names:
My source for these rankings is the Central Statistics Office Ireland.
Check out my selection of Girls ' names from Ireland-including tips on how to choose the name of an Irish child.
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