Ide
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Meaningthirst for goodness · Irish
Ide is a Celtic and Celtic Gaelic girl name meaning “thirst for goodness”, 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 Ide
Ide is a girl name of Celtic, Celtic Gaelic and English origin meaning “thirst for goodness”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat and ends on an open, friendly vowel, 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 Ide at school.
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More Celtic girl names
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- 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: Genevieve · possibly woman of the people
Questions about the name Ide
What does the name Ide mean?
Ide means “thirst for goodness” and comes from Irish.
What is the origin of the name Ide?
Ide is Celtic, Celtic Gaelic and English in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Ide turns up in more than one tradition. Other Celtic names to consider are Evelyn (“possibly desired”), Hazel (“hazel tree”), Isla (“from Islay”) and Riley (“rye clearing”).
Is Ide a boy or girl name?
Ide is a girl name.
What should I know before naming my baby Ide?
Ide is a Celtic and Celtic Gaelic girl name meaning “thirst for goodness”, 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.