The name Éimhín came in at number 655 on the list of top boys’ names in 2024. Subscribe to IrishCentralAccording to Behind the Name, the name originates from the old Irish word éim, meaning ‘swift’ or ‘prompt,’ and was the name of a 7th-century saint who founded a monastery in Kildare. Interestingly, it’s the first time the name has appeared on the Central Statistics Office naming data list, as it’s the first year it’s been given to three or more babies. The name is Daimhín and it comes from the Irish word for ox, Damh, meaning little ox, while other interpretations are ‘little stag’ or ‘little deer’ – although there is also another very popular Irish name that means little deer. According to Vivienne, the name Daimhín was only given to five babies in the world in 2024, and in Ireland, it was given to fewer than three babies, according to the CSO.