Rare names in Ireland given to less than 3 baby girls last year

According to the CSO, for a baby name to appear on Ireland’s naming charts it needs to be used three or more times.

A perfect place to start your search, these unique baby girl names are both rare and beautiful!

Rare names were given to less than 3 baby girls last year in Ireland:

• Jean – French origins – Meaning "God is gracious".
• Olwyn – Welsh origins – Meaning "white footprint".
• Tegan – Welsh origins – Meaning "darling".
• Kellie – Irish origins – Meaning "bright-headed".
• Edel – German origins – Meaning "noble".
• Avril – French origins – Meaning "April".
• Sabrina – Latin origins – Meaning "from the river Sabrina".
• Joy – Latin origins – Meaning "happiness".
• Maura – Irish origins – Meaning "beloved".
• Julianne – Latin origins – Meaning "youthful".

* This article was originally published on Rollercoaster.ie.