Caoimhe: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Caoimhe | Girls

Caoimhe

Pronunciation: KEE-və (key)

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Caoimhe is an Irish/Gaelic name that is pronounced Kee-va or Kwee-va. It means 'beautiful, gentle, or precious.'

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A colleague (and friend) of mine is called Caoimhe. Reading her name in an email, my husband pronounced it to rhyme with "Naomi". That being said, when you've spent 7 years in Ireland and heard it said with an Irish lilt, it is simply stunning.

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My daughter's name is Caoimhe, and her nickname is Kiki. I have heard of another Caoimhe whose nickname was Keavey.
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Current Popularity of Caoimhe by State

Global Popularity of the Name Caoimhe

  • #15 in Ireland
  • #255 in Scotland