Origin
Irish Gaelic
Syllables
2
Zodiac
Virgo
Trend
Declining
At a glance
Mairead is a name often given to girls. Ranked #6287 and is easing off the charts this year. It comes from a Irish Gaelic origin and traditionally means "pearl of great value". It has 2 syllables.
The Story of Mairead
Traditional Irish Gaelic rendering of Margaret. Popular in Ireland and among Celtic families. Offers strong cultural identity with classic appeal.
Popularity
Currently ranked #6287 on the Baby Billboard Charts. Peak rank: #6287. Changed -2268 positions from last year.
Numerology Profile
Stable builder.
Family oriented.
Wise analyst.
Practical achiever.
Zodiac & Astrology
Virgo
Practical and devoted.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Name Energy & Vibe
Rooted and graceful energy.
Color Aura
Emerald Green
Element
Earth
Season
Autumn
Gemstone
Pearl
Spirit Animal
Hawk
Power Word
Heritage
Energy Type
Earth × Autumn
Personality & Traits
Resilient
Strong inner core.
Traditional
Values heritage.
Practical
Grounded thinker.
Famous People Named Mairead
Mairead Ronan
Irish TV presenter
Mairead Corrigan
Nobel Peace Prize winner
Mairead in Pop Culture
Mairead
Irish drama series
Historical Events
1976
Nobel recognition via Mairead Corrigan.
International Variations
Mairead in Different Scripts
Máiréad
Irish
Mairead
Gaelic
Nicknames & Short Forms
Middle Name Suggestions
Beautiful middle name pairings with Mairead:
Mairead Siobhan
Mairead Bridget
Mairead Erin
Mairead Caitlin
Mairead Fiona
Mairead Roisin
Mairead Deirdre
Fun Facts & Trivia
Means pearl in Irish.
Common in Celtic revival.
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girlPronunciation
muh-RAYD
Quick Facts
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