What is your First Name in Gaelic/Irish?

Today a DEEP DIVE on what your name is in the Irish language or Gaelic as Americans call it!
Today, I'm sharing an exciting journey about discovering how to translate your first name into Gaelic/Irish. Have you ever wondered what your name sounds like in Gaelic or Irish? Well,today I'm thrilled to share it with you all as well as explaining how your name came to be!
In this video, you'll learn about the rich history and beautiful pronunciation of Irish names. I'll guide you through the process of finding your own name's Irish equivalent and explain a bit about the cultural significance behind these names. Whether you're curious about your heritage, planning a trip to Ireland, or just love learning about different cultures, this video is for you!
Make sure to watch till the end for some fun facts about Irish naming traditions and how they connect to the country's history and folklore. Don’t forget to share your Gaelic/Irish name in the comments below - I'd love to hear what you discover!
What is your First Name in Gaelic/Irish?
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[@DianeJennings]

Did you request your name in my community post? Standby 😜

[@ScottM-mds1hb]

Did you already post your own name? I didn’t see 🤓

[@lisapop5219]

I didn't. What would Lisa or Autumn be?

[@robinsmith5442]

No, I didn't see it. I don't imagine you ha Sylvia though.

[@user-fv5ms4sz8e]

My favorite Irish movie is The Secret Of Roan Inish. 🎉

[@DianeJennings]

@@ScottM-mds1hbit’s in the vid!

[@Dr-Alexander-The-Great]

Diane have I told you, Sometimes I tuck my knees into my chest and lean forward. That’s just how I roll

[@DianeJennings]

😂

[@kevinmuzerMetalMind64]

C X V DWYO 😊

[@ScottM-mds1hb]

@@Dr-Alexander-The-Great I never get a laugh the way I laugh at that one😬👋🏼

[@Memorylanemodelcars2]

Walter?

[@arlowormley4110]

That was very good. I really enjoyed. I think it's great that people are keeping the Irish language alive. I grew up in Oklahoma where a lot of Native Americans live. Many of them are trying to keep their native languages alive.

[@DianeJennings]

That’s super cool!

[@sarahkelly4026]

@@arlowormley4110 thanks for bringing this up! Estimates are only 20 Native languages will be left by 2035.

[@trenae77]

This is why people getting into the schools and reviving the languages with the kids is paramount! Here in the Midwest we have a program called “Little Cherokee Seeds” that’s directed at building and fostering the Cherokee culture and language with mothers and new little ones.

[@victorwaddell6530]

I served two years as a Navy Military Policeman in Japan . The Japanese people called me Biku Wadedu . There's no V in Japanese phonetics , and Wa is the ancient word for Japan and means Harmony . I had a personal stamp created by a crafter that translated my name to something like Harmonious Warrior.

[@P-M-869]

I was named after my Great Grandfather's Twin Brother Patrick. I was born 100 years after them, to the day. They were born in Ireland and the family immigrated in 1850 when they were 2 yo. I was named Patrick Michael

[@Dr-Alexander-The-Great]

Awesome, for a minute I thought you were taking today off. New Videos from Dances with Diane are always good I’m running a marathon this weekend, I’m worried I may get hurt. Hopefully I will be okay in the long run.

[@DianeJennings]

Compliment sandwich 😕

[@wildbill1519]

When you said there was no, "W", I wondered how my name, William, would translate. But you chose to use it as the example of how a name without a W would be translated. Thank you!

[@siramea]

@@wildbill1519 Liam. Liam Neeson is actually William

[@Shark_Chick_]

I love listening to Irish people talk both and Irish and in English. There's something about it that just sounds magical.

[@joeyb.8613]

What a fun show this was! 💖

[@leonwilkinson8124]

Terrific information, Deonne! Thank you!

[@ShastaReynolds]

Ahhhhhh! My name ❤❤😁 Thank you so much for translating!!

[@camwinston5248]

This was a greatly interesting informative video..very appreciated thankyou Diane..

[@jimray4210]

Very entertaining. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Your enthusiasm brings a smile. G'bless and stay safe.

[@-RONNIE]

Thank you both for the video 👊🏻🇮🇪

[@gregmcmahon957]

Happy Friday!! I'm looking forward this video. Have a great weekend.

[@DianeJennings]

Thank you! You too!

[@rickeycarey4556]

Today is National Michelada Day. Its Beer that mixed with lime juice, chili peppers, tomato juice service in a frosted salt-rimmed mug glass

[@ScottM-mds1hb]

@@rickeycarey4556 when you’re out for mariscos u can get the special with extra goodies too! 🥳👍🏼😋

[@ButterflyJunkie25]

My name is Cera. I would love to know what mine would be. My great grandmother came over to America from Ireland when she was in her 20s. Would of loved to have met her and heard the stories she may of had of Ireland.

[@patrickseaman]

Hi Diane, Patrick Seaman, here, in Texas. Thanks for today's show!

[@DianeJennings]

You are so welcome Padraig Farraigefear

[@billyra4992]

I find this fascinating. My first name is William. You can call me anything you want... BUT don't call me last for supper.

[@christylynnwilson6746]

I love this video. Thank you.

[@timothyodonnell8591]

I learned a lot. Thanks!

[@lindann2785]

Enjoyed the video. Found out my name, Linda, is Linda. Thank you. 😊

[@MichaelW-nu3nv]

Thanks Diane! 😊

[@lorrainethomas241]

Hey! You found a translation for me! I'm impressed, Di!

[@TimGibson-qp8tn]

Well done, Diane. Thanks.

[@DianeJennings]

❤

[@BrianDuffie]

Thanks for the information,

[@pastorbrianediger]

Great video Diane! Seeing the connection between cultures through names is always interesting! 😊

[@DianeJennings]

I think so too!

[@winterburden]

Thanks for sharing these first names Diane!

[@DianeJennings]

No problem 😊

[@mattheweudy2396]

10:13 it’s taking all of my attention to keep up with Diane, so much to learn

[@kithale316]

Like a lot of Scots I have Irish Ancestry. My Great Granny was Catherine Lynch so there are loads of Catherines in our family. My Mum was Kathleen Bernadette and she wanted to call be somethin unusual so I became Coral which I don't know an Irish equivalent to that. I dislike when someone calls me Carol by mistake. My cousin is Siobhan and we have a Sinead who was called everything including Cyanide by people mispronouncing it.

[@BrandiLynAllen]

Brandi - from the English brandy - from the Dutch brandewijn, meaning “burnt wine.” Have fun with that. 😂 (I was supposed to be a Heather, but a friend of my mother’s had her baby first and named her Heather, so I got “burnt wine.”)

[@markdoherty3718]

Chewie!!!! Great video Diane, hi by the way😃

[@HikeAroundandFindOut]

Happy Friday Diane! After my birthday on Saturday, I just bought a lifetime supply of birthday candles at the party store. They were having a blowout sale. Have a great weekend!

[@DianeJennings]

😂😂😂

[@brianzelinsky-ri6nd]

Hi Diane, very interesting video! My mother was Irish and Scots, she named me Brian. I love your channel!

[@aneophyte1199]

I think this is the most interesting video you have done in a long time. I really like it when you expose us to your Irish heritage. By the way my name is Charles and I saw it on your list and Chewbacca.

[@emilycurtis4398]

Me, looking at my toddler, giving him a high five, "Love you, Donovan." Interesting to see Michael and I googled Emily. Lots of listening to Gaelic pronunciation videos.

[@bdwon]

We love you, Diane! And would love you twice as much if you put out two KZbin shows a week! One as your Music Reaction Channel! Another as an Irish Heritage Channel!

[@aw9680]

"You're name is a melody". That is so cool!

[@brookec.b.3611]

🤣 "just a reminder, we're all gonna die..." Can't have things too optimistic! Awesome informative video!

[@johnhemphill1938]

Love hearing you speak Irish because its different when I'm use to hearing you speak English

[@jenitastarr19]

Great video. Thanks so much 😊 I watched to see if my name was mentioned at all- and bam! Both my name, and my brother's name 😂 (Jennifer and Tim). Our grandmother spoke Irish as a child before her family left for Auckland. It made me sad that all of the family gradually forgot as there were no other Irish speakers in the community.

[@metalbutterflygaming1544]

YYAAYY!!! Megan my name was included in the list!!!

[@waynekelner8893]

My name is Kathleen. Afamily nickname was Cahira. I believe it means warrior.

[@gregorymcmahon876]

Great video.

[@Cosmic-Militia]

Hi, Teagan Moss here, greetings from Utah. Great video as always

[@seantlewis376]

I think I have one of the most common Gaelic names in the US: Sean. Not too derivative there; I think it is the Gaelic equivalent of John or Shane. And my surname is Welsh, but it has been misspelled over the years, removing the "Ll" at the beginning, leaving me with Lewis.

[@madgeapple]

Don't forget the fada, otherwise it's pronounced 'shan', meaning 'old'.

[@rebekahfox5833]

Curious about Rebekah, Nathan, and Sterling ❤ as those are our American names, but we are all of Irish heritage. Thank you for such an interesting and informative video!

[@brianharrington4045]

That was quite educational 😀. Even at the end you covered my cat's name too, since his name is Chewy. Thanks for imparting your Irish knowledge!

[@DianeJennings]

That's awesome! Thanks a bunch

[@glennblackwell9679]

Hello again Diane. Wishing you a Happy Friday. Your videos always brighten my day. I think you would like George Strait, if you haven’t reacted to him yet. He is considered a King of Country music, so many good songs to choose. I can still make Cheyenne is one of many of my favorites of his.

[@DanielBrock-vh2bh]

I love this video now I can show my family my name and brother's in Irish.

[@even8586]

So happy to hear about my name, Eve!

[@patrickkearney1577]

Do you think Patrick Kearney could be Irish? I once met a nurse while I was in hospital. Her given name was "Irish". I asked about her name. Her father met an an Irish man in a pub. He ended up naming his first born daughter "Irish".

[@labhrais6957]

Yay, you used my name!

[@SuperChicken666]

I watched the whole video waiting for the name John, thinking since it's the second most popular male name, after James, it would eventually come up.😊❤❤❤

[@pgl7950]

@@SuperChicken666 its Seán

[@cagedgreed]

Yeay! I saw my name in your final list! I'm a finalist! As the Harvard commencement address in Metalocalypse says, "You know what we have in common? We're all gonna die." And then it gets brutal. Or...more brutal, really. You're a delight, Goddess Diane!

[@rickeycarey4556]

Give Chewie some Walks, Baths, Cuddles, Treats, Snacks, Teddies and some Nap so Chewie can Enjoy the Day and Weekend.

[@The_Gallowglass]

I wanna know Chewie's name as Gaeilge.

[@jmcg6189]

I didn't notice my name. I'm of Scottish and Irish descent. Janet McGill. I know that a ghillie (sp?) was the guide to the hunt. I thought that was fitting when I got gamekeeper's thumb in a softball incident I n college.

[@rickeycarey4556]

Fabulous Famous Fancy Festive Fond Fridays Video is Here Yay! Party On! Food On! Music On! Movies On! Celebrations On! Irish Names On! Enjoyed see the many Irish names translated and the premiere. I hope You and Chewie are Feeling Good Today Enjoying the Start to the Weekend. Thanks for getting the Weekend to a Good Start. Treat Yourself and Chewie to some good Food this Weekend. Sending Happy Vibes out in the Universe.

[@DianeJennings]

Thank you have a great weekend

[@rickeycarey4556]

@@DianeJennings 🥰

[@Armando_Brown32]

🤞🏻 that my name made it into the video.

[@DianeJennings]

It’s in the scrolling list! I had to look that one up 😂

[@LeonardGoldsmith]

Leannain found this really interesting!!😊😊😊

[@DianeJennings]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Eowyn187]

This was fascinating. Thank you. I love language. But also, my grandad was 100% Irish. Of the Fitzgeralds in Dublin. Going way back. So I'm super into learning this.

[@davidfrierson7284]

Hello I love your videos You are so awesome and I like your personality. My name is David.

[@MtnBadger]

I had this Hot Wheels when I was a kid in about 1970. 😊

[@DianeJennings]

… huh?!

[@rickeycarey4556]

Today is Etch a Sketch Day. The Classic Drawing Board to make Drawings.

[@Mark-ki7ic]

Like the video, is the an Irish version of Mark, saw it thanks, last name is pure Anglo Saxon, it means Dun Hill, blessed be to Saint Cuthbert. Invasion of Ireland is easy to understand, everyone loves those Irish girls.

[@LS1007]

I recall you did a video on this three years ago. Oh well, have a great weekend. ❤

[@DianeJennings]

Similar topic. Different context and much deeper. Don’t “oh well” me 😜

[@LS1007]

@@DianeJenningswell excuuuuuse me. 🤪

[@melissaroe3376]

And I've watched you and Chewy for years. So so happy Chewy is still doing well

[@steveneardley7541]

Ancient teacher: "Daria? That's a hippy name. I'll call you Darleen. So much prettier."

[@erinmalone2669]

I take offense

[@Shark_Chick_]

Love your posts I just got back from Ireland a few months ago. I could never actually pick up on what they were saying when I tell him my name. But my name is Sandra, I was hoping you could enlighten me. Thank you

[@willj1598]

I really enjoyed that. I'm a William so you covered it. Funny thing, I was in my 50s before I learned Liam was a nickname for William.

[@edwarddurkin6635]

Very charming and sweet and your little dog too. I didn’t see George on the list. Also Katherine?

[@piggylumps3823]

Apparently my name, Jason, is Iason (pronounced as either EE-a-Sown or EE-a-Sun) in Irish ☘️ 😊

[@byronbutterfield]

Hello Diane. I am Byron Butterfield also from Texas.

[@WillFlyTheLightingGuy]

Jacksepticeye is going to be PISSED if he finds out that she said Sean means Shane.

[@RosheenQuynh]

🤣 I could see that

[@CharlesBryan1]

I was always reading that Sean was John. Like Seamus is James.

[@siramea]

There's actually two versions of John in Ireland Seán just French and Eoin via Greek/Latin. Eoin is always used when referring to biblical John's

[@siramea]

Shane is Séan, John is Seán

[@donnagreen7386]

@@siramea that’s so interesting! My da was Irish mam was English. My brother got the Irish name Sean and I got the English name Donna. I’d love to know if there’s an Irish translation? Great video 😁🫶🏻🇮🇪

[@Reubinv]

Reuben please! Also super fun video as always

[@DianeJennings]

Yeah that’s how you learned. A summer camp. Reuben => Ruibín or maybe Ronan

[@silverlobo2135]

Greetings Diane Very informative and entertaining. Was wondering, what are the male versions of the names Niamh, Saoirse, Siobhan, and Caoimhe? Are there Irish names that are gender neutral that can be used for both male and female children? (maybe just spelling is slightly different) About names. this is one of the best things about being Native Indigenous in the Americas. You can be in a community of a 100 to 10,000 and there is less than 5% anyone will have the same name. Names come from animals, nature, fauna, an activity the person does, personality trait, character / temperament of the person. Plus, the same name given at birth will / could change based on a Vision Quest. Depending on tribe, a vision quest requires a 4-day fasting ceremony. The person then goes out into nature to 'meditate' / 'commune' with nature. (Usually monitored by an adult for safety purposes) By 3rth or 4th night, they get a 'special' dream that should reveal their new name and life path. Once the 'dream / vision' has been had. It is taken to the spiritual elder in the tribe (priest and doctor version). She or he will translate the meaning of the dream in a sweat lodge. The new name is revealed in special celebration / ceremony. (of course, there is more to it, but this is the general structure)

[@Cricket2731]

@@silverlobo2135, my anthropology prof in college had a good description of a Vision Quest: go out in the woods, and you don't eat, drink, or sleep--after 3 days you WILL start seeing things!

[@silverlobo2135]

@@Cricket2731 Maybe that was his experience, but not all tribes handle it like that or he was being semi-comical.

[@henrychin4290]

Great video Diane! Loved it! I wonder if there is an Irish version of my own first name?

[@DianeJennings]

I think so! Henry => Anraí

[@henrychin4290]

@@DianeJennings Thank you. Kind of cool

[@anderstietz809]

Deidre, please translate Judith and Anders. Come to Wausau when you’re in the mood for Culver’s. Thanks!

[@Radzoso]

I like Editor Diane.

[@jaykay1223]

Finally I love my name!!

[@lizbobizz254]

This was really educational. My name is Elizabeth O’Shaughnessy but with so many letters that don’t exist in Irish, I’m curious what it should be!

[@jedispaz2002]

Thanks! I guess I should start spelling my name Meagan 👍

[@rickeycarey4556]

Today is National Eat Your Jell-O Day. There so many flavors of Jell-O to choose from. Strawberry's a good Jell-O Flavor.

[@Gort-Marvin0Martian]

Mostly Viking here. A touch of Wales. Which, makes perfect sense. As we say in Texas; y'all be safe.

[@DianeJennings]

You too!

[@Gort-Marvin0Martian]

@@DianeJennings Thank you dear lady!

[@williammurteyjr.5073]

William was covered. Question I have is about my surname Murtey. It was my father’s surname which he was of Irish and German ancestry.

[@kevinburghardt9001]

Hello Diane! My name is Kevin. I've been told that my name in Gaelic is Coemghien (meaning gentle and handsome). I know of a Saint Kevin from Ireland as well who went into solitude and befriended a black bird or crow.

[@peadarruane6582]

Kevin is Caoimhín in Irish.

[@ronhall5621]

Love the channel ❤my Nan is from Belfast, surname Bell. What would Ronald be in Gaelic? Keep making more videos please

[@mevrammcoyoteV8f150]

.My Great Grandmother was from Ireland..her last name was Keener..she was a hard woman

[@TheSiobhan12]

My name is Siobhán so I’m already sorted. Fun though being reminded how mad and unique the Irish language is. Slán, slán. 😉

[@nolanwilliford8881]

I already got an Irish name. Nolan Patrick.

[@elizabethhatfield2115]

Loved the video. Found it very informative. My given name is Elizabeth, but I go by Sheelah, if you want to give it a go and translate them to Gaelic. Thanks.

[@jeremykermott537]

Diane, my name is Jeremy Kermott. (My family name came from the Isle of Man, where the spelling has since changed to Kermode.) From what I've read, my last name is derived from Diarmad (Diarmada), but I don't know how to pronounce that. Incidentally, a couple of years ago I read in a Wikipedia article that one Irish translation of Jeremy/Jeremiah is also Diarmad/Diarmada. So, that would give me the same first and last name, I guess. 😂

[@rickeycarey4556]

At 13:14 That's interesting my Irish Name is Rickey is Riche in Irish Thanks for looking it up Diane and adding it since that's my actual name.

[@donovanfoto3263]

My name, I have found out, is a variant of Siorsio, (I know, I spell terribly as Gaeilge). I would love to see a tour of the Gealtacht by you and Irish Jesus.

[@clarencehammer3556]

My name is Clarence a very English name. There is no Spanish equivalent that I know of and I have no idea if there is an Irish equivalent either. My first Spanish teacher in high school called me Coche. Once I saw a definition of Clarence in a dictionary. It said that a Clarence is a four-wheeled carriage with a seat on the outside for the driver named for the Duke of Clarence. So that’s why she called me Coche. Interestingly my middle name Wayne means wagon and my last name is Hammer which I understand is both English and German.

[@Betty-qz5zd]

It seems that the root is "clear"/ clar / claire / clair / clare (claro--spanish) ... meaning: transparent, clean, obvious

[@clarencehammer3556]

@@Betty-qz5zd When I was a kid I had a Mexican friend who when I asked him said “Clemente” which is the same that my wife (Dominican) once also called me. I like that name because it fits my personality but I don’t think it is a Spanish equivalent to Clarence. Once I did see it defined as “Illustrious” from Latin.

[@jimross7648]

I was on a plane bound for Europe, so wasn't able to catch the Premier live. As a kid I learned that in Scottish, my name would be Hamish, and now I learn in Irish I'd be Seamus or Sheumais. I couldn't always spell it right in anglicized form. Would have hated to see what inventive spellings I would have come up with. At least Jam is sweet or tart and can be spread on toast. Err Yah.

[@Tjcp292]

My name is common in Ireland, I think. Patricia 🇮🇪💚

[@SirFrederick]

I got a long French name with mixed nationalities. Frederick William Francis Rivard dit LaVigne, English translation would be a Peaceful Ruler Strong Headed Frenchman living by the river with a vineyard.

[@HollyDawna]

Hi, Diane! What about Holly Dawna? I'm an Irish/Scottish Canadian, and while my Mom's family all has Irish names, I got saddled with Scottish ones. Don't get me wrong, I like my names, but I always wondered "what if...?" 💚