Mirran
Girl name · 17 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Mirran: 17 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2004.
Mirran is a name with a gentle, lyrical quality, thought to be a variant of the Irish and Scottish Gaelic *Muirín*, meaning "sea white" or "of the sea." It can also be a modern invented name, possibly drawing on the pleasing sound of the word "mirror" or the botanical name for a sweet-smelling shrub. While no famous bearers have achieved widespread renown, it carries a serene, natural elegance. Its closest place connection is through the River Mirran, a small waterway in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. An interesting note is that Mirran shares its root with the beloved Celtic name Morag, and its soft, distinctive sound makes it a rare but beautiful choice, never once appearing on Scotland’s top baby name lists.
Girl 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20045 babies
- Latest (2011)
- #5795 babies
- Total births
- 17since 2001
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y