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Don't cry. It's just a name.St. Patrick's Day is around the corner and hot Irish dudes and Shamrock Shakes aren't the only thing on our minds -- we're also thinking baby names! 'Cause that's what we do 'round here, we think baby.

It's always fun to have a due date close to a holiday -- not only does it up the festive factor, it helps when coming up with names. So, in honor of this month's holiday, here are 30 Irish baby names for you -- some traditional, some unique, all adorable.

 

 

 

Boy Names:

Aiden

Lucky

Colin

Finn (Finneus)

Connor

Guinness

Brayden

Darby

Patrick (duh)

Dublin

Murphy

Donovan

Seamus

Fitzgerald

Grady

Girl Names:

Shannon

Greene

Mckenna

Delaney

Logan

Erin (Go Braugh!)

Mackenzie

Fiona (pronounced "Feena" in Irish)

Siobhan (pronounced Shiv-awn)

Patty/Paddy

Breena

Murphy

Sinead

Goldie (as in pot of gold -- eh, may be a stretch)

Kira

And there you have it. Personally, my favorites are Seamus and Greene, but I really think all of these names are cute. And I also think you're really lucky if you're having a baby around St. Patrick's Day. Luck of the Irish!

Which names do you like best?

 

Image via Irish Philadelphia Photo Essays/Flickr