HeyRuaHow to say “first name” in Irish
- Irish:
- céadainm
- English:
- first name
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAYD-an-im” /ˈceːdˌanʲəmʲ/
- Plural:
- céadainmneacha (first names)
- Genitive singular:
- céadainm, an chéadainm (e.g. litriú an chéadainm, the spelling of the first name)
- Genitive plural:
- céadainmneacha, na gcéadainmneacha (e.g. liosta na gcéadainmneacha, the list of first names)
What does “céadainm” mean?
- first name
- The personal name given to someone, used before their surname.Also: forename, given name, Christian name.
Other Irish words for first name: ainm (name), réamhainm (forename)
“Céadainm” with the article
The plural of first name in Irish is céadainmneacha. Here is céadainm after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Céadainm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using céadainm, the Irish word for first name.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
First name in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for first name?
The Irish for first name is céadainm (pronounced “KAYD-an-im”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is céadainmneacha.
How do you pronounce céadainm in Irish?
Céadainm is said like “KAYD-an-im” (IPA /ˈceːdˌanʲəmʲ/).
What is the plural of first name in Irish?
The plural of céadainm is céadainmneacha; with the article, na céadainmneacha means “the first names”. The genitive plural is céadainmneacha, as in liosta na gcéadainmneacha (the list of first names).
Why does céadainm change to chéadainm or gcéadainm?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) céadainm becomes mo chéadainm (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcéadainm (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'céadainm' and 'ainm'?
'Ainm' means name in general, while 'céadainm' specifically means first name, as opposed to 'sloinne', the surname. In everyday speech people often just say 'Cad is ainm duit?'.
