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Laoise

Girl name · Gaelic · Irish · Scottish

Meaningradiant girl · Irish

Laoise is a Gaelic and Irish girl name meaning “radiant girl”. 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?

  • AnagramShuffle the letters of Laoise and you get Eloisa. Same letters, different name.
  • Word funLaoise doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
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hello, little Laoise

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 Laoise

Laoise is a girl name of Gaelic, Irish and Scottish origin meaning “radiant girl”. 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 Laoise at school.

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Questions about the name Laoise

What does the name Laoise mean?

Laoise means “radiant girl” and comes from Irish. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Phoebe (“bright, radiant”), Zahra (“radiant, bright”), Neve (“bright, radiant”) and Niamh (“bright, radiant”).

What is the origin of the name Laoise?

Laoise is Gaelic, Irish and Scottish in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Laoise 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 Laoise a boy or girl name?

Laoise is a girl name.

What names are similar to Laoise?

If you like Laoise, you might also like Phoebe, Zahra, Neve and Niamh.

What should I know before naming my baby Laoise?

Laoise is a Gaelic and Irish girl name meaning “radiant girl”. 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.