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SIGN UPSaoirse is a female name of Irish origin, meaning "Freedom." The name, pronounced [ˈsˠiːɾˠʃə], gained popularity in Ireland during the 1920s. Notable individuals bearing this name include Saoirse Ronan, an Irish and American actress, as well as Saoirse Noonan, an Irish footballer. Additionally, the name has been featured in various works of fiction, such as the 2014 film Song of the Sea and the 2017 videogame Nioh. Saoirse is also associated with the Irish television series Single-Handed. The name's significance reflects the concept of liberation and independence, making it a powerful and meaningful choice for a female child. For more information, including the pronunciation of "Saoirse," please refer to the provided weblinks and references.
Saoirse Una Ronan, born on April 12, 1994, in the Bronx, New York, is an Irish-American actress known for her exceptional talent and versatile performances. Her career took off with her role as a precocious teenager in the period drama film "Atonement" (2007), earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She continued to impress with her roles in "The Lovely Bones" (2009), "Hanna" (2011), and "The Grand Budapest Hotel" (2014).However, it was her portrayal of an Irish immigrant in "Brooklyn" (2015) and the eponymous high school senior in Greta Gerwig's "Lady Bird" (2017) that garnered widespread acclaim and nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actress. Her talent shone once again in Gerwig's "Little Women" (2019) as Jo March. Ronan's stage performances, such as portraying Abigail Williams in the 2016 Broadway revival of "The Crucible" and Lady Macbeth in the 2021 West End revival of "The Tragedy of Macbeth," have also been highly praised.Born to Irish parents, Monica and Paul Ronan, Saoirse was raised in Ardattin, County Carlow, and later in Dublin. She began her acting career with the Irish medical drama series "The Clinic" and gained attention for her role in the film "Atonement." Sao
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