Irish mythology has many powerful and interesting women.

Irish female folklore names. Bean-Nighe - ben-neeya Similiar to that of the Banshee. The mother of Saint Ciarán of Seir was also named Líadan. Their names may be a little odd to non-Irish readers but they are also beautiful.

These Irish folklore baby names will help you find the perfect name for your little one. Irish Witch Names From Mythology. A deity or triple goddess that sometimes appeared as a crow.

It means great queen. Aughisky - Agh-iski They are the Irish version of the Each-Uisge. She is the Irish goddess of death destiny and fertility.

These witch names would be good for cats and dogs too. She is originally noted as the wife of an Irish warrior king named Ailill whom she incites to battle against Ulster. Asrai - are small and delicate female faeries who melt away into a pool of water when captured or exposed to sunlight.

According to ancient Irish folklore a Caoránach is the mother of demons and deathly spirits. Morrigan - The myths say she was the goddess of war and death who often took the form of a crow. The Legend of the Fianna.

The Washing women is the type of Banshee who haunts the lonely streams of Scotland and Ireland. Banba according to ancient Irish legend Ireland was first called the island of Banba of the women One of the three goddesses of sovereignity who Amerigin met when he invaded Ireland. Sorcha - An Irish form of the name Sarah meaning radiant.