Irish Naming Conventions

The 1st son was usually named after the father’s father

The 2nd son was usually named after the mother’s father

The 3rd son was usually named after the father

The 4th son was usually named after the father’s eldest brother

The 5th son was usually named after the mother’s eldest brother

The 1st daughter was usually named after the mother’s mother

The 2nd daughter was usually named after the father’s mother

The 3rd daughter was usually named after the mother

The 4th daughter was usually named after the mother’s eldest sister

The 5th daughter was usually named after the father’s eldest sister