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Grace


The girl's name Grace is pronounced grayce and is popular in Irish communities throughout the world.


It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "favour; blessing".


A virtue name referring to God's grace. In Greek mythology the Three Graces were goddesses of nature: Aglaia (brillance), Thalia (flowering), and Euphrosyne (joy).


Notable people include the bride of Joseph Mary Plunkett and actress and princess Grace Kelly.


Malachy

The boy's name Malachy is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "messenger of God". Malachy (12th century) was an Irish saint. There is a Catholic parish called St. Malachy's in Collyhurst/Harpurhey, Manchester.


Sweeney

Today's name is Sweeney. It is the 51st most popular name in Ireland.

The Gaelic equivalent is Mac Suibhne which means pleasant.