Mairead

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Mairead is the Scottish Gaelic equivalent of the name Margaret, meaning "pearl" or "child of light".
Pronunciation
MA-ryəd
Mairead is pronounced as "Ma-raid".
Popularity
Mairead is not a very common name, but it is well-loved by those who appreciate its Gaelic roots and elegant sound.

cartoon of the name Mairead
Cartoon of Mairead

Mairead Name meanings & History

Mairead is of Gaelic origin. Mairead is the Scottish Gaelic equivalent of the name Margaret, meaning "pearl" or "child of light". Scottish Gaelic form of Margaret. Mairead is mainly used as a baby girl's name in English-speaking countries.

Zodiac Sign of Mairead: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Mairead:

M: Mommy,Manipulative,Maternal,Memory,Mushy,Memorabilia,Mother

A: Argumentative,Action,Ambitious,Angry,Aggressive,Assertive

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

R: Rational,Reason,Resourceful,Restless

E: Enlighten,Enliven,Entertain,Environment,Expressive,Exaggerate

D: Doting,Demanding,Determined,Domestic,Dutiful,Daddy

Mairead is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Mairead include Mairead Nesbitt, an Irish musician best known as a member of the group Celtic Women.

2.) MAIREAD (Female)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Scottish Gaelic form of Margaret (a pearl). See MARGARET. Mairead is Anglicized as Maretta. Var: Maighread. Pet: Magaidh, Maisie, Peigi. (MAY-RED)


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