Irish girl name
Muirne Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Muirne means beloved. From the Old Irish muirn, meaning beloved or affection
Muirne is an old Irish name, derived from a word meaning affection or esteem, and often translated as beloved. In Irish legend, Muirne is the mother of the hero Fionn mac Cumhaill. The name has the anglicised forms Myrna and Morna, which are quite familiar in English-speaking countries. Muirne has a soft and lilting sound that fits well with other gentle Irish names. It is not common today, so choosing it gives a child a distinctive heritage name that is tied firmly into the legends of Ireland.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
Variants of Muirne
MyrnaMuirnaMorna
Muirne popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2022 Muirne ranked #728 in Ireland (4 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 Muirne mean?
Muirne means "beloved". From the Old Irish muirn, meaning beloved or affection.
How do you pronounce Muirne?
Muirne is pronounced MUR-nya.
What is the origin of Muirne?
Muirne is of Irish origin. From the Old Irish muirn, meaning beloved or affection.