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Irish Names Boys Jonathan: Heb. ‘Jehovah (Yahweh) 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 a perceptible increase in its use in Ireland.

Iarfhlaith, g. –atha: Jarlath; the name of the patron of the diocese of Tuam

Liam: William; a pet for of Uilliam, q.v.

Girls

Aghna: Ina; the name of two Irish saint; probably an Irish form of Agnes

Aoife: Eva; an ancient Irish name

Aingeal: Angela; Lat. Angela, angel