Blaithin
Meaninglittle flower · Irish
Blaithin is a Gaelic and Irish girl name meaning “little flower”. 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 is a flower name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- In bloomBlaithin is a flower name, part of a garden of botanical names that keeps coming back into fashion.
- Hidden namesLook closely: Blaithin has the name Laith hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Blaithin would score 13 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
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 Blaithin
Blaithin is a girl name of Gaelic and Irish origin meaning “little flower”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Blaithin 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 Blaithin
What does the name Blaithin mean?
Blaithin means “little flower” and comes from Irish. Names built around “flower” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Violet (“violet flower”), Lily (“lily flower”), Rose (“rose flower”) and Magnolia (“magnolia flower”).
What is the origin of the name Blaithin?
Blaithin is Gaelic and Irish in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Blaithin 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 Blaithin a boy or girl name?
Blaithin is a girl name.
What names are similar to Blaithin?
If you like Blaithin, you might also like Violet, Lily, Rose and Magnolia.
What should I know before naming my baby Blaithin?
Blaithin is a Gaelic and Irish girl name meaning “little flower”. 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 is a flower name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, 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.