Máiréad
[mˠɑːˈɾʲeːd̪ˠ]
Máiréad is the Irish female given name for Mairead.
Máiréad is a female given name.
Which one should you use?
Máirín serves as a shortened form and an endearing nickname. Réidín is used to add a touch of affection among close friends or family members. Móirín is an informal term of endearment for someone with this name.
Did you know?
- The name Máiréad is the Irish form of 'Margaret', which stems from the Greek word margaritēs meaning 'pearl'.
- The spelling of Máiréad uses a 'fada', the acute accent over the á and é, which doesn't just change the sound but can completely change the meaning of a word in Irish.
- The diminutive Máirín is so common that it is frequently used as a standalone name rather than just a nickname for Máiréad.
Examples in context
- Chonaic mé Máiréad ar an mbóthar.I saw Máiréad on the road.
Example conversation
Niamh and Conor are talking about a friend at a café.
- NiamhAn bhfuil Máiréad anseo?Is Máiréad here?
- ConorNíl Máiréad anseo.Máiréad is not here.
- NiamhAn bhfuil sí ag obair?Is she working?
- ConorTá Máiréad ag obair inniu.Máiréad is working today.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Máiréad, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
