Rare Irish girl’s name given to only 6 babies last year would suit a Leo perfectly
· IrishCentralThere’s a very rare Irish girl’s name that we think is gorgeous for babies born at any time of year, but it would particularly suit a little one born under the star sign Leo.
The name isn’t very common in Ireland, but we think we’re going to hear it a lot more over the coming years.
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The name is Aodha, which is the feminine version of the Irish boy’s name Aodh. Aodh means "fire" – and so does Aodha!
The name Aodh is pronounced like the letter "A" (though it is pronounced "Ee" in some dialects). Aodha can be pronounced ‘Ay-ah’ or "Ay-da" making it a gorgeous choice for Irish parents who love the names Ada or Aya. We also think it’s a great one for a little girl born around this time of year. The meaning is a nice connection to the fiery personality of a Leo, don’t you think?
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The name was given to only six baby girls in Ireland in 2025, meaning it ranked 544th of all baby girls recorded in Ireland.
Another feminine derivative of the name is Aodhla, pronounced Ay-la, which sounds similar to Éala, the Irish word for ‘swan’ that’s growing in popularity as a first name for girls. However, Aodhla means, "little fiery one".
Would you consider the lovely Irish girl’s name Aodha for your little Leo?
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* This article was originally published on Rollercoaster.ie.