Aodh
Meaningfire · Irish
Aodh is a Celtic and Gaelic boy name meaning “fire”, with Irish roots. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Aodh
Aodh is a boy name of Celtic and Gaelic origin meaning “fire”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Aodh at school.
Origin:Celtic namesGaelic names
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Aodh
What does the name Aodh mean?
Aodh means “fire” and comes from Irish. Names built around “fire” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Aiden (“little fire”), Ayden (“little fire”), Aidan (“little fire”) and Keegan (“son of little fire”).
What is the origin of the name Aodh?
Aodh is Celtic and Gaelic in origin, and its meaning traces back to Irish. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Aodh turns up in more than one tradition. Other Celtic names to consider are Owen (“well-born”), Logan (“little hollow”), Rowan (“little red-haired one”) and Nolan (“descendant of Nuallán”).
Is Aodh a boy or girl name?
Aodh is a boy name.
What names are similar to Aodh?
If you like Aodh, you might also like Aiden, Ayden, Aidan and Keegan.
What should I know before naming my baby Aodh?
Aodh is a Celtic and Gaelic boy name meaning “fire”, with Irish roots. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.