Irish Gaelic Names that Start With A

Aoife, pronounced EE-fa, is derived from the Irish word aoibh, meaning "beauty." Aoife was borne by several different heroines of ancient Irish legend. In one tale, she was the fiercest woman warrior in the world and enemy of her twin sister, Scathach.

While Irish Gaelic spellings add intrigue to a name, they'll prove endlessly confusing. Ailbhe is pronounced like the less intriguing but infinitely simpler Alva.

Authentic Irish Gaelic spelling of Aidan, pronounced with a very soft d/th sound in the middle.

One of many Irish names that, despite pronunciation challenge, are beginning to be taken into consideration here as authentic Celtic versions of familiar English names.

Also spelled Aoibh, this rare Irish Gaelic name is pronounced just like Eve.

Pronounced like the word "even," this was a common name among the ancient royal families of Ireland, and has now become popular again.