About NameCipher

NameCipher is a free home for baby name meanings, origins and pronunciation. There are no apps to download, no accounts and no paywalls.

Who's behind it

Hi, I'm Greachain. I've always loved the beauty of Irish names: the sound of them, the stories behind them, and how much meaning fits into a single word. I'm delighted to share them with you, and to help you find a name that feels right for your family.

Ireland and America have long been bound together by family, emigration and shared names, and many Irish names have found a second home across the Atlantic. That is why every name page shows how popular it is in both countries, side by side.

NameCipher is one of a small family of free sites I run, alongside Star Cipher, Dream Cipher, Gematria Central, Gods of Ireland and QuickDailyTool. Where a name belongs to a figure from Irish myth, it links to the full story on Gods of Ireland.

How the content is made

Every description is written for this site with the help of AI tools, and I check the entries before they go live. Where the origin or meaning of a name is debated, the page says so rather than choosing one account as settled. You can see exactly where the facts and figures come from on the How we source our names page.

Tools you can use

Try the sibling name matcher and surname check, keep your favourites on your shortlist, or ask the AI Name Finder.

Get in touch

Spotted a mistake, got a name to suggest, or want to say hello? Visit the contact page or email [email protected].