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Maighread

Girl name · Gaelic

Meaningpearl · Scottish Gaelic

Maighread is a Gaelic girl name meaning “pearl”, with Scottish Gaelic roots. Scottish Gaelic names carry the sound of the Highlands and islands where they're still spoken. 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 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.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Maighread would score 16 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
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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 Maighread

Maighread is a girl name of Gaelic origin meaning “pearl”. 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 Maighread at school.

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Questions about the name Maighread

What does the name Maighread mean?

Maighread means “pearl” and comes from Scottish Gaelic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Margot (“pearl”), Margaret (“pearl”), Maisie (“pearl”) and Maggie (“pearl”).

What is the origin of the name Maighread?

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

Is Maighread a boy or girl name?

Maighread is a girl name.

What names are similar to Maighread?

If you like Maighread, you might also like Margot, Margaret, Maisie and Maggie.

What should I know before naming my baby Maighread?

Maighread is a Gaelic girl name meaning “pearl”, with Scottish Gaelic roots. Scottish Gaelic names carry the sound of the Highlands and islands where they're still spoken. 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 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.