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[Opinions] Irish girl name?
So obviously I'm looking for an Irish girl name but one that's not so Irish it punches you in the face with how Irish it is. I'm thinking along the lines of Fiona (I'd use it if I could). I'd like something with a few nickname possibilities if possible but I won't turn down a name if it doesn't. True to my style, I like girl names that have masculine nicknames but again not a must. Thanks in advance!http://www.behindthename.com/pnl/139762
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Maeve :)
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No-one has mentioned Sinead and it's my favourtie =) So Sinead (nn Nead/y?)
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Maeve is definitely going to be the middle and I love Caitriona as well. Thanks!
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Well...
Casey, Shea, Carey, Ennis and Brogan are all unisex and Irish, so that might give you the masculine feel that you like. I have always personally like Maura, which is more modern and less in-your-face Irish than Maureen (which I also love). Plus, Morry is a masculine nickname and could be reasonably used for Maura.
Mona, Moira and Myrna are decent alternatives to that too. Otherwise, here are a few that I happen to really like:
Treasa
Orla
Edna (nn Ed or Eddie?)
Finola (gives you the nn Finn, but it's not as Irish in spelling as Fionnuala)
Riona (great alternative to Fiona)
Slaine
Ashling (nn Ash is masculine)
Breda
Darina (nn Dar)
Hope that helps!
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Love that everyone is commented with Orla because it is another favorite of mine. But Orla is a very distinct character so I can't get the wires mixed up :) Treasa is another good one!
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Love love love Finola, but it's too close to Fiona which is another character's who name cant change. I love Keira and Brogan, which ended up being the last name name before I looked at this. Thanks!
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There's Maeve... :)Caitlin - nn Lin or Kit?
Ashling - nn Ash
Eileen
Alanna / Alannah / Alana - nn Alan
Bridget (maybe)
Casey
Carey
Ciara
Ena
Erin
Keelan (maybe)
Kelly
Kennedy
Maura
Moira
Quinn
Rowan
Shevon
Sorcha (probably too Irish, but I love it)Any you like? Most of them don't have shortening or boys nn :/

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I loooove Sorcha but I think it'd be a bit too much for the story I'm writing but I do love it. I also really like Kennedy and Moira has been on my list for ages!
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Maeve and Orla come to mind - neither of those really need nns though. Kathleen/Caitlin nn Kit?
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I was going to use Maeve as a middle :) But I do really like Kathleen nn Kit! Unless something else pops up, I'll likely be going with that!
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