The baby name Morna is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɔːrnə/ (MOR-nuh).
Morna is Irish, Scottish Gaelic in Origin.
The baby name Morna is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɔːrnə/ (MOR-nuh).
Morna is Irish, Scottish Gaelic in Origin.
Morna is a feminine given name of Irish and Scottish Gaelic origin, an Anglicized form of Irish Muirne (Old Irish Muirne/Muirenn), from muirne meaning affection, love, or merriment. In early Irish literature, Muirne Múnchaem, mother of the hero Fionn mac Cumhaill, bears the name; medieval texts sometimes yield Anglicizations like Murna or Morna. The distinct mythic “Clann Morna,” foes of Fionn, helped keep the form visible in lore, though it has a different grammatical role.
The name saw sporadic use in Ireland and Scotland, with a modest revival during the 19th–20th‑century Celtic revival; today it feels rare yet familiar in the Celtic world and diaspora. Variants and related forms include Muirne, Muirenn, Muirna, and Murna; pet endearment muirnín “darling” is cognate. Occasionally confused with Scottish Morag or Cornish Morwenna, it is etymologically separate. Meaning: beloved, affectionate, joyful.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 1986 | #1 | — | 552 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #236 | 2 | 7,146 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #275 | 4 | 7,507 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #389 | 1 | 7,057 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| LY | 0 | #557 | 3 | 12,703 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #630 | 3 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #647 | 4 | 16,104 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,068 | 5 | 24,821 |
| MA | 0 | #1,115 | 14 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,130 | 12 | 25,928 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Morna is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:
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