Old Irish Names

bitter, rebellious, or desired (Mai) and bright, famous (Britt)

little dog

bitter, beloved, or pearl (Maija) and famous ruler (Riitta)

warlike, dedicated to Mars

intoxicating, she who intoxicates

young warrior

Maj: 'pearl' or 'bitter'; Britt: 'from Britain'

May bright

May-bright

bitter, rebellion, or wished-for child; and exalted one

Pearl, bright

Servant of Jesus

devotee of Saint Columba

unlucky, unfortunate

chief, prince, or servant

servant of the church

Hand; great; good

Hairless, bald

little young one

lioness

great prince, great chief

intoxicating, she who intoxicates

bitter, rebellious, or beloved star of the sea

unknown, possibly 'great chief' or 'servant of the chief'

intoxicating, she who intoxicates

son of Cú Uladh (hound of Ulster)

son of Eacharn

son of the red-haired one

son of Garry

son of the foreigner/hostage

son of Mahon

son of Mahon (bear, calf)

She who intoxicates

sea-mirth, lively, or fat/plump

descendant of the little dark one

servant of the king

chief, leader, or council protector

mill chief, council protector

shining sea; blackbird; pleasant, sweet

servant of the church

sea white, sea fair, or beloved

dark, swarthy

My lady lily

My lady, or a combination of Mona and Lise

great queen

sea warrior, navigator

dark-skinned, dark-haired; great, chief

phantom queen