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Dairine

Girl name · Gaelic

Meaningfruitful · Irish

Dairine is a Gaelic girl name meaning “fruitful”, 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 soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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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 Dairine

Dairine is a girl name of Gaelic origin meaning “fruitful”. 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 Dairine at school.

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Questions about the name Dairine

What does the name Dairine mean?

Dairine means “fruitful” and comes from Irish.

What is the origin of the name Dairine?

Dairine is Gaelic in origin, and its meaning traces back to Irish. Other Gaelic names to consider are Nora (“honor”), Hazel (“hazel tree”), Isla (“from Islay”) and Riley (“rye clearing”).

Is Dairine a boy or girl name?

Dairine is a girl name.

What should I know before naming my baby Dairine?

Dairine is a Gaelic girl name meaning “fruitful”, 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 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.