Scottish Gaelic girl name
Mòrna Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Mòrna means beloved. Probably from the Gaelic name Muirne, meaning beloved or high-spirited
Mòrna is generally explained as a Scottish form of Muirne, an old Gaelic name meaning beloved. Muirne is also the name of Fionn mac Cumhaill's mother in Irish tradition. In Scotland the spelling Morna became popular in the twentieth century, sometimes mixed up with Myrna. It is a gentle, melodic name with a slightly old-fashioned feel that has begun to look fresh again. It works well with surnames starting with Mac and with simple middle names such as Rose.
Variants of Mòrna
MornaMyrnaMuirne
Mòrna popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 1986 Mòrna ranked #521 in Ireland (3 babies) and #10,319 in the US (5 babies). It is far more popular in Ireland than in America.
Ireland (girls)United States (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 Mòrna mean?
Mòrna means "beloved". Probably from the Gaelic name Muirne, meaning beloved or high-spirited.
How do you pronounce Mòrna?
Mòrna is pronounced MOR-na.
What is the origin of Mòrna?
Mòrna is of Scottish Gaelic origin. Probably from the Gaelic name Muirne, meaning beloved or high-spirited.