Clodagh is an uncommon Irish female given name, derived from the Irish word 'Clóda' which means 'gentle.' It is often associated with the River Clodiagh in County Tipperary, Ireland. The name gained some popularity in the 20th century, particularly in Ireland and among those of Irish descent elsewhere.
The name Clodagh saw peaks in popularity around the turn of the millennium and again in recent years, with totals ranging from a low of 5 to a high of 15 births per year since 1998.