Irish girl name
Bláithín Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Bláithín means little flower. From the Irish bláth, flower, with a diminutive ending
Bláithín means little flower in Irish, built on bláth, the Irish word for blossom, plus the common diminutive ending. It is related to Bláthnaid, which is already used by some families, but Bláithín has its own distinctive charm. It has a gentle and sweet sound and a clear nature-inspired meaning. The fada on the first vowel marks the long a sound. Bláithín would suit parents hoping for a name that is easy to love and rooted in the Irish language, and it works nicely beside names such as Róisín and Sorcha.
Variants of Bláithín
BlaithinBlathinBlawheen
Bláithín popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2025 Bláithín ranked #111 in Ireland (42 babies). It is too rare to appear in US rankings.
Ireland (girls)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bláithín mean?
Bláithín means "little flower". From the Irish bláth, flower, with a diminutive ending.
How do you pronounce Bláithín?
Bláithín is pronounced BLAW-heen.
What is the origin of Bláithín?
Bláithín is of Irish origin. From the Irish bláth, flower, with a diminutive ending.