The article discusses 15 Irish names that are traditionally given to boys but are increasingly being considered for girls. It explains that while these names are officially male, they can be charming choices for baby girls, especially as gender-neutral naming trends grow. The piece highlights names like Ailbhe (pronounced al-va), Blain (meaning 'slender'), Dáire (meaning 'oak tree'), Éanna (meaning 'bird-like'), Éimhín (meaning 'swift'), Finn (a popular boy name that could be a short form of Fionnuala), Iarlaith (meaning 'ruler'), Laoghaire (a High King of Ireland), Lochlainn (meaning 'land of the Vikings'), Naoise (an ancient Irish warrior), Nollaig (Irish for Christmas), Rian (the Irish version of Ryan), Rory (an anglicized form of Ruari), Suibhne (meaning 'pleasant'), and Sláine (meaning 'health'). The article notes that names like Shane, James, and Blake are already commonly used for girls, and that gender-neutral names are becoming more accepted. It emphasizes that these Irish names, while traditionally male, can be beautiful choices for girls, reflecting a cultural shift in naming practices. The piece concludes by noting that Rian is currently the most popular boy name in Ireland and that Ryan, a common surname, is also widely used for girls. The article is published by RollerCoaster.ie, a platform focused on Irish culture and news.

The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that men can also be victims of sexual violence, emphasizing that the law must protect all victims of abuse regardless of gender. In a 17-page decision, the SC En Banc affirmed that while women have historically suffered sexual violence by men, the law must adapt to recognize that men can also be victims. The Court highlighted that gender-neutral laws are essential to prevent male victims from suffering twice: once from the abuse and again through a judicial system that may not recognize their plight. The Court stressed that rape is fundamentally an issue of power, not gender, and that power imbalances can arise from factors such as age, socioeconomic status, and education. The ruling was based on a case where a woman was found guilty of committing acts of lasciviousness against her 11-year-old nephew, who was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder following the abuse. The woman argued that the child consented, but the SC noted that the age of consent was 12 years old at the time (raised to 16 in 2022), making the child legally incapable of giving consent. The Court cited Republic Act No. 11648, which raised the age of consent to 16, and emphasized that many countries have adopted gender-neutral rape laws to protect everyone's sexual autonomy. The woman was sentenced to nine to 16 years in prison and ordered to pay P250,000 in civil indemnity and damages. The decision, penned by Senior Associate Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen, was promulgated on February 4, 2026.

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