Mairead
Meaning of Mairead
Mairead is a female name with Irish origins. It is pronounced as mah-RAID (/mɑˈreɪd/). This name has been given to baby girls in the United States of America for several decades, with varying levels of popularity. In recent years, Mairead has ranked around 4000-6000 in terms of occurrence and popularity. While it may not be an extremely common name, Mairead carries a unique charm and cultural significance. Its Irish roots give it a sense of heritage and tradition, making it an excellent choice for parents looking for a distinctive and meaningful name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
Irish
- Pronunced as mah-RAID (/mɑˈreɪd/)
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Notable People Named Mairead
| Mairead Maguire is a Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist from Northern Ireland, known for co-founding the Community for Peace People. |
| Mairead McGuinness is an Irish politician who has served as the European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and the Capital Markets Union since October 2020, and was previously the First Vice-President of the European Parliament. |
| Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh is an Irish fiddler and lead vocalist known for her work with Altan, as well as her contributions to the Donegal fiddle tradition and the Irish language. |
| Mairéad Farrell was a member of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) and was shot and killed by the British Army in Gibraltar on 6 March 1988. |
| Máiréad Nesbitt is an Irish musician known for her performances in Celtic Woman and Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance. |
| Mairéad Farrell is an Irish Sinn Féin politician and Teachta Dála (TD) for the Galway West constituency since 2020. |
