Irish Names that Start With C

  1. Clooney
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "from the meadow"
    • Description:

      Variation of Cluny best only if you're a major George fan. And even then, better go with George, Georgia, or Georgiana.
  2. Corcoran
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "ruddy-faced"
    • Description:

      Corky was a sitcom moniker of the fifties, Corcoran a better fit for these times.
  3. Costello
    • Origin:

      Irish surname
    • Meaning:

      "from England"
    • Description:

      The fashion for using surnames as firsts has extended beyond the familiar Morgan and Parker to choices such as Cohen and O'Brien to -- why not? -- this quintessentially Irish name with the friendly o ending.
  4. Caiside
    • Chrystal
      • Connolly
        • Origin:

          Irish
        • Meaning:

          "love, friendship"
        • Description:

          Energetic Connelly variation that works better for girls than for boys.
      • Carney
        • Origin:

          Irish
        • Meaning:

          "victory"
        • Description:

          This name is a fabulous option for parents looking for a victorious name but who find Victor just a little too obvious. This name can also be spelled Kearney.
      • Cork
        • Origin:

          Irish
        • Meaning:

          "swamp, marsh"
        • Description:

          Buoyant but lightweight.
      • Coilin