Come March 17, aka St. Patrick’s Day, everybody turns into a little bit bit Irish. Leprechauns are a beloved a part of Irish lore (you realize, aside from that hilariously dangerous ’90s film starring Jennifer Aniston). Why must you care about these diminutive legendary creatures? If you are a father or mother, effectively, c’mon, we’re all gluttons for punishment right here. You’ve in all probability gotten roped into gifting your child a St. Patrick’s Day model of Elf on the Shelf. Or, if the luck of the Irish is in your facet this yr, possibly you simply need to shock your child on St. Patrick’s Day with a leprechaun stuffie. Either approach, right here you’re, on the hunt for leprechaun names to make use of.
Let’s begin with a little bit of backstory to go along with your leprechaun shenanigans. While they’re principally generally known as tiny cobblers now, leprechauns have traditionally been depicted as a part of the fairy household. Stories about these small magical creatures began across the eighth century among the many Celtics. Like most mystical creatures, leprechauns are rumored to be a little bit shy and are identified to cover from the world by dwelling in hole tree trunks or small underground caves. Their small hiding locations make sense, contemplating their identify comes from the phrase luchorpán, which suggests “small body” — folklore suggests they’re simply two to 3 toes tall. Leprechauns are additionally related to the time period leath bhrogan, which suggests “shoemaker.” Somehow this occupation permits them pots of gold. Um, possibly we should always all be tiny shoemakers in Ireland?
Here are some enjoyable leprechaun names to kick off your high o’ the morning on March 17. You can select one identify or put two collectively — even three. There are not any guidelines right here. We’re speaking about leprechauns, for shamrock’s sake.
Whimsical & Fun Leprechaun Names
- Alby
- Apple
- Aodh
- Baloobas
- Bajaxed
- Bailey
- Biddy
- Big Nose
- Blarney
- Bree
- Brianna
- Brogan
- Byrne
- Caibre
- Casey
- Catriona
- Ciara
- Colin
- Connall
- Clover
- Corned Beef Pot O’Gold
- Culkin
- Cabbage
- Carrot
- Celtic
- Cheery
- Daffodil McDoodles
- Donovan
- Emerald
- Fergus
- Fiddles
- Flannery
- Fiona
- Fitzpatrick
- Fluffernuffer O’Callaghan
- Fortune
- Freckles McHoran
- Gaelic McStout
- Ginger
- Goldie
- Greenknickers
- Greentooth
- Greenie McNugget
- Guinness
- Happy Dancyfeet
- Hairy O’Gold
- Leaf
- Lucky Charm
- Lucky Cloverhopper
- Magic O’Looney
- Moneybags
- Mischievous McIreland
- McCharmmuch less
- McCoppertop
- McCorn
- McGinger
- McIrish
- McTavern
- MacDermott
- Mackenna
- Madden
- Mannix
- McGee
- McJig
- McMurphy
- McRainbow
- Moira
- Neve
- Nora
- Full O’Charm
- O’Cranky
- O’Gratin
- O’Lucky
- O’Reilly
- O’Shea
- Patrick O’Pal
- Potfiller
- Potluck
- Reilly
- Rian
- Riverdance McGold
- Rainbow
- Quinn
- Spudsy
- Sneaky Luckleaf
- Shamrock
- Shenanigan
- Shorty
- Shortlegs
- Sloane
- Stout
- Stumpy O’Lyn
- Sorcha
- Sweeney
- Thunderous McTurnips
- Tim O’Taters
- Tiny Twinkletoes
- Toadstool McFearsome
- Warty O’Wobbles
- Weebit Cabbageleaf
- Wee Willy