Short and sweet Irish names for girls that everyone will be able to pronounce

Many Irish names are super easy to pronounce no matter where in the world you come from. Among the many Irish names that there are, some of them are short, sweet, and simple.

The rules of the Irish language are difficult to grasp for those who didn't grow up in Ireland. That means that there are many difficult-to-pronounce Irish names for Americans.

Just look at how many people struggle to pronounce Saoirse Ronan 's first name. Other complicated Irish names for girls include Caoimhe, Aoibhínn, Aoife, and Saoirse.

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However, there are still some Irish names that you will never struggle with.

Cara

Cara is a short and simple Irish name for a girl that is pronounced exactly how you think it would be. Cara, pronounced 'kara', means 'friend'.

Orla

Orla is a shortened version of a more complicated Irish name. It comes from Órlaith, which means 'golden princess'.

Fia

similar to the above, Fia comes from a more difficult-to-understand spelling of an Irish name. It originates from Fiadh, inspired by nature and wildlife with the meaning of 'deer'.

Enya

Enya is the name of one of Irleand's most famous singers. It comes from 'Eithne' which means 'kernel' or 'grain'.

Erin

Erin is a perfect name for parents of Irish origin who feel particularly proud of their roots. Erin comes from the literal name for Ireland, Éire or Éireann.

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Ciara

Not to be mistaken for popstar Ciara (who pronounces her name see-air-ah), Ciara is pronounced with a hard C. It means 'dark one' and is a super popular name for girls in Ireland.

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