Aoibhe
Meaningbeauty · Irish
Aoibhe is a Gaelic and Irish girl name meaning “beauty”. 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 soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- World travelerAoibhe isn't just an American favorite: it's popular in Ireland too, so it travels well.
- Word funAoibhe doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
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 Aoibhe
Aoibhe is a girl name of Gaelic and Irish origin meaning “beauty”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Aoibhe at school.
Origin:Gaelic namesIrish names
More Gaelic girl names
- Girl name: Nora · honor
- Girl name: Hazel · hazel tree
- Girl name: Isla · from Islay
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Quinn · descendant of Conn
- Girl name: Alana · possibly little rock
Questions about the name Aoibhe
What does the name Aoibhe mean?
Aoibhe means “beauty” and comes from Irish. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Zayn (“beauty, grace”), Astrid (“divine beauty”), Kiyomi (“often pure beauty”) and Jamal (“beauty”).
What is the origin of the name Aoibhe?
Aoibhe is Gaelic and Irish in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Aoibhe turns up in more than one tradition. Other Gaelic names to consider are Nora (“honor”), Hazel (“hazel tree”), Isla (“from Islay”) and Riley (“rye clearing”).
Is Aoibhe a boy or girl name?
Aoibhe is a girl name.
What names are similar to Aoibhe?
If you like Aoibhe, you might also like Zayn, Astrid, Kiyomi and Jamal.
What should I know before naming my baby Aoibhe?
Aoibhe is a Gaelic and Irish girl name meaning “beauty”. 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 soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.