Liadan
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Liadan is an Irish name meaning “grey lady”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Liadan
Liadan is a lovely and evocative name of Irish origin, steeped in ancient Celtic lore. It derives from Old Irish, often interpreted to mean 'grey lady' or 'grey poetess'. The most famous bearer of this name is a legendary Irish poetess, Liadan, from the 9th-century love story with Cuirithir. Their tragic tale, similar to that of Romeo and Juliet, solidified Liadan's place in Irish mythology as a symbol of beauty, poetic talent, and enduring love, making it a unique choice with deep cultural roots.
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Gender Usage of the Name Liadan
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Liadan is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Liadan
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Liadan is listed under Uncommon Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United Kingdom.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 4.8K births |
| Canada | Rare | 1 in every 3.94M births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Liadan ranked #8,342 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Liadan shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #331 in 1994. Its lowest recorded position was #8,342 in 2025. Over the last 13 years (2012–2025) the name fell -7277 places (from #1,065 to #8,342).
Characteristics of the Name Liadan
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- L — Girl Names Starting with L
- Ends with
- n — Girl Names Ending in “n”
Name AestheticMethodology
Liadan is a three-syllable name with a primary stress on the first syllable and a rhythmic finish. It is famously linked to the 9th-century Irish poetess Liadan, grounding the name in a Mystical & Ancient aesthetic. The phonetic interplay of its vowels and consonants creates a lyrical quality.
Middle Names For Liadan
Middle name suggestions for LiadanMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Liadan is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Liadan Moore · Liadan Mills · Liadan Marsh · Liadan Marks · Liadan Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Liadan
Sound Like Liadan Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Ladonna · Liadain · Latonia · View all 44 names
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Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Linda · Lisa · Laura · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Liadan Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Susan · Karen · Helen · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Jennifer · Barbara · Margaret · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Liadan in ASL
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