Mairead
MAH-raid
✦ Meaning
“Irish form of Margaret, meaning 'pearl' in Greek origin. Deeply rooted in Irish cultural identity, Mairead carries Celtic heritage and was notably borne by folk musician Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and activist Mairead Corrigan.”
Popularity Over Time
Mairead is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Style
Famous Bearers
- Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh (musician)
- Mairead Corrigan (activist)
- Mairead Nesbitt (musician)
Cross-Cultural Notes
Strongest in Irish and Celtic cultures
People Also Ask
Irish form of Margaret, meaning 'pearl' in Greek origin. Deeply rooted in Irish cultural identity, Mairead carries Celtic heritage and was notably borne by folk musician Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and activist Mairead Corrigan.
Mairead is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Popular nicknames for Mairead include Maidie, Mair.
Names that pair beautifully with Mairead include Cormac, Liam, Brigid, Saoirse.