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Name Origin

Mairead is an Irish feminine given name, a variant of Máiread. It means 'pearl' or 'precious'.

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Famous People

Mairead Corrigan Maguire (1944-)

Peace activist

  • Nobel Peace Prize laureate (1976)
  • Co-founder of the Community of Peace People
  • Advocate for non-violence and reconciliation in Northern Ireland

Mairead Nesbitt

Violinist

  • Former member of Celtic Woman
  • Solo artist known for her traditional Irish music