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Irish NamesGirl Names qqq Patricia: fem. Form of Patricius, Patrick appears surprisingly to be of Scottish origin. Its use in Ireland is quiet recent and may have been influenced by the fact that the name was born by Princess Patricia of Connacht, a grand-daughter of Queen Victoria. Richael: g. - Chile: Richella, the name of a virgin saint whose feast day was 19 may Noel: Lat. Natalis dies, French, Noel a name given to children of either sex born at Christmas time, of comparatively recent use in Ireland. > Boy Names Bran: Brian and Broin: Bran; an old and once common Irish name meaning "Raven" in use in the family of O'Byrne down to the middle of the seventeenth century or later. Gabriel: Heb "Strong man of God" the name of the Archangel who brought tidings of great joy to Mary. Jonathan: Heb: "Jehovah (Yah weh) has given." The name of David's friend does not appear to have been used generally. As a Christian name in early times. There has been perceptible increase in its use in Ireland.