Mairead - Unique Girl Names

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Mairead

/ˈmærəd/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Pearl

Symbolizes inner wisdom, purity, and the beauty that emerges through hardship, much like a pearl forms within an oyster.

Symbolism

Embodies resilience, grace, and spiritual clarity. The name represents both rarity and natural elegance, reflecting someone of quiet strength and depth.

Etymology: Mairead is the Irish Gaelic variant of Margaret, which derives from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl'. The name traveled through Latin and French before being adapted into Irish with distinct phonetic and orthographic characteristics.

Style & Origin

traditional

unique

Cultural Background

Originating in Ireland as a Gaelic form of Margaret, Mairead carries deep roots in Irish language an

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