Clodagh

girlIrish (place name)

Clodagh is an girl name of Irish (place name) origin, meaning “From the River Clodagh”.

MeaningFrom the River Clodagh
GenderGirl
OriginIrish (place name)
PronunciationKLOH-dah
TraditionModern & Classic
Used inIreland, Northern Ireland

Meaning and origin of Clodagh

Clodagh is named after the River Clodagh in the southeast of Ireland, which flows through County Waterford. It is a relatively modern given name, said to have been first used by a Marquess of Waterford for his daughter in the early twentieth century. The final -gh is silent, giving KLOH-dah. Clodagh Rodgers, a singer from Northern Ireland, made it widely known in the 1960s and 1970s.

Is Clodagh a religious name?

Clodagh is a place name with no religious background.

How popular is Clodagh?

Well known and steadily used in Ireland.

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Spellings and variants of Clodagh

Cloda

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Clodagh mean?

Clodagh means 'From the River Clodagh'. It is of Irish (place name) origin.

Does Clodagh have a religious meaning?

Clodagh is a place name with no religious background.

How do you pronounce Clodagh?

Clodagh is pronounced KLOH-dah.

Is Clodagh a boy or girl name?

Clodagh is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.