Mhoire

Mhoire is a feminine given name in the Irish Gaelic language. It is a form of Muire, the Irish form of Mary, and is used primarily in Ireland and among Gaelic-speaking communities in the Irish diaspora. The spelling Mhoire reflects Irish orthography, in which lenition can alter initial consonants and vowels. The name Muire itself derives from Latin Maria through Christian usage in Ireland.

In contemporary usage, Mhoire is relatively uncommon compared with more widely used Gaelic names, and is most often encountered among families who actively preserve Gaelic forms or in liturgical or literary contexts. Pronunciation varies by dialect, but it is commonly approximated as MO-ree or MO-reh, with the initial consonant softened by the lenition implied by the spelling.

Variants and related names include Muire and Mhuire, as well as other Gaelic forms of Mary used in different regions. The name sometimes appears in historical Irish records, including ecclesiastical and genealogical sources, reflecting the cultural integration of Marian devotion into Gaelic naming practices.

Notable people: there are no widely recognized public figures with the name Mhoire recorded in major contemporary name registries. See also Muire, Mary, Gaelic names, and Irish given names.