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Strong Irish boys name that was used just five times last year

Irish names are universally celebrated for their uniqueness and charm, both in terms of meaning and pronunciation. Names have been passed down through generations, and families have worked to keep traditions alive. Some classic Irish names like Aoife and Padraig are standing firm at the top of baby name lists all around the world. However, the popularity of others has faded over the years, and resulted in them being left in the past and forgotten. Recently, a TikTok user who goes by vivienne_in_nyc shared a video talking about an Irish name that was used just five times last year and is at risk of becoming extinct. Read More Related Articles Donald Trump branded 'dumbest President ever' after six-word comment about Congo Read More Related Articles White House branded 'narcissistic' after brief 5-word tribute to Pope The user spoke about some of the more popular Irish names that have exploded in popularity in recent years, but noted that one name that is one of the least popular is beautiful sounding, and has a meaning to match. Daimhín Daimhín is the Irish for Devin, and is pronounced Daw-veen or Daw-vin. The meaning of the name translates to 'little deer' in the English language. It can also mean 'little ox.' The word for ox in Irish is 'Damh' and typically, adding 'ín' or an 'een' sound to the end of the word, means 'little.' Vivienne continued in the video, 'Being an Irish speaker myself, I couldn't help but notice the similarities between Daimhín and the Irish word for spider, Damhan Alla, which translates to 'little ox of the wall.' I don't know who came up with that one!' Fiadh Lots of Irish names are inspired by nature, animals and plants. Fiadh is one of the most popular names for baby girls at the moment, and that also means 'deer' or 'wilderness.' Réalta Names with celestial connotations have also been on the rise, perhaps the most common being Réalta , which means star. Grian Likewise, the lead singer of the popular band Fontaines DC is named Grian, which means sun. If you're looking for something a bit more adventurous than Conor or Cillian, Daimhín might be the perfect choice. Alternatively, Daithí is a slightly more common and similarly pronounced name that means David. For the latest local news and features on Irish America, visit our homepage here .