Eanna
Meaningbird-like · Irish
Eanna is a Gaelic boy name meaning “bird-like”, 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 easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- HistoryEanna first shows up in US birth records in 1998, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 27 years since.
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 Eanna
Eanna is a boy name of Gaelic origin meaning “bird-like”. 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 Eanna at school.
Origin:Gaelic names
More Gaelic boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Aiden · little fire
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
Questions about the name Eanna
What does the name Eanna mean?
Eanna means “bird-like” and comes from Irish. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Wren (“wren bird”), Birdie (“little bird”), Rook (“rook bird”) and Finch (“finch bird”).
What is the origin of the name Eanna?
Eanna is Gaelic in origin, and its meaning traces back to Irish. Other Gaelic names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Owen (“well-born”), Miles (“possibly gracious”) and Logan (“little hollow”).
Is Eanna a boy or girl name?
Eanna is a boy name.
What names are similar to Eanna?
If you like Eanna, you might also like Wren, Birdie, Rook and Finch.
What should I know before naming my baby Eanna?
Eanna is a Gaelic boy name meaning “bird-like”, 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 easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, 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.