What is the origin of the name Mairead?

Mairead is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Mairead?

Mairead is currently ranked #6287 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Mairead?

Mairead is pronounced MAWR-aid.

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GirlIrish

Mairead

MAWR-aid

Popularity

#6287

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

1,369

Peak Year

#59 in 2002

First Recorded

1967

Style

Vintage, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Pearl. It is the Irish Gaelic form of Margaret, derived from the Greek name Margarites.

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Maire Maud

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Maire Maud

Spelling Variations

Margaret Mairead Mairead

Similar Names

Margaret Pearse Roisin Fionnuala

Personality Traits

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