About NameCipher

NameCipher is a free reference for baby names. Each name has its meaning, origin, pronunciation and a short note on where it comes from and how it is used.

There is a special focus on Irish and Celtic names. They are some of the most beautiful names in use, and some of the hardest to spell and say, so every one comes with a plain-English pronunciation guide. Where a name belongs to a figure from Irish myth, it links to the full story on Gods of Ireland.

How the entries are written

Every description is written for this site. Where the origin or meaning of a name is debated, the page says so rather than choosing one account as settled.

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