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March is here, and with it comes two things: St. Patrick’s Day and spring! So whether you’re inspired by the modern festivities or by the rich culture and history of Ireland, let us in on the inspiration when choosing a name for your little one!
1. Seamus

Seamus means ?supplanter? and is the Irish version of the English name James. One of the most well-known people with this name is Irish poet Seamus Heaney, who won the 1995 Nobel Prize in literature.
2. Eva

The mainstream version of its Gaelic form, Aoife, Eva means ?beautiful, radiant, joyful.? In old Irish legends, Aoife was the mother of Cuchulainn, and was known as greatest female warrior.
3. Ashling

This name means a ?vision? or ?dream.? Aisling, a variant of the name, also denotes a popular 17th- to 18th-century poetic genre, in which Ireland is depicted as a beautiful woman in peril. Read more: Baby name trends for 2014>
4. Finn

Finn means ?fair-headed.” This originates in the legend of Fionn MacCool, the strongest giant in all of Ireland. It was popularized by the Glee character Finn Hudson, played by the late Cory Monteith. Celebrities like Tori Spelling and Owen Wilson have chosen the name for their kids.
5. Rowan/ Rowanne

This unisex name stems from the Irish surname Ó Ruadháin, which alludes to the rowan tree that is said to offer protection.
6. Brian

Meaning ?high and noble,? the name honours semi-legendary Irish king Brian Boru, who defeated Vikings attempting t...