Celtic baby names
Updated: April 9th, 2024
Celtic baby names are traditionally based on the Celtic culture such as Celtic symbols, gods, festivals, Druids, and Iron Age mythology.
The Celts are the collection of Indo-European people of Europe who speak Celtic languages. The Celtic baby names are generally derived from mythology, history, place names, and legends of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England, and areas of northern Spain and these names also display the charm of the Isles they are derived from. A Celtic baby name consists of a given name or first and a surname, which is patronymic in etymology. There are some Celtic baby names such as Erin which are used commonly while some are more exotic. The pronunciation and spelling of traditional Celtic baby names can be a bit tricky due to the presence of Celtic vowels. There are many Celtic baby names that are used for both boys and girls, for example, Sean and Quinn.
Take a look below at list of 1000 delightful Celtic baby names.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZBrian
Of Irish origin meaning "strong and noble," Brian is tied to legendary king Brian Boru and saw decades of popularity in the U.S.
Cedric
Battle Chieftain, Beloved, Pattern of Generosity, Kindly and Love
Sabrina
A Welsh River Name, Endurance, Passion, Cactus Fruit
Bridget
Saint, The Exalted One, Strength, Power
Winifred
Frewi, Holy, Peace Friend, Fair Reconciliation
Ross
Headland, Red Haired, Surname, Rose
Lana
Greek, To Be Gentle, Latin, Buoyant
Arturo
The Bear
Gavin
Falke, White Hawk
Irving
Green River, Boar Friend, Handsome and Fair, Army
Kane
A Celtic name meaning “warrior,” also tied to cultures from Wales to Hawaii with meanings from “beautiful” to “man of the Eastern sky.”
Brandon
Sword, Gorse Hill, The Elements Brom Meaning Broom Brambles, Raven
Brianna
Hill, The Word Brígh with the Meaning Strength Power Force
Enid
Soul Life, Purity, Spirit, Quiet Woman
Cordelia
Jewel of the Sea, Little Hearts, Heart, Cordus
Muriel
Star of the Sea, Sea-bright, Myrrh
Brittany
From Little Britain, England
Art
Rock, Rule, Eagle, Bear Man
Donald
Good and Christmas, The Elements Dubno Meaning World, Chief, Brown Stranger
Don
Brown Stranger, Man, Ruler of the World, Great
Nigel
Passionate, Dark Night, Beauty, Black
Brent
Mount, Hilltop, High Place, Steep Hill
Rhiannon
Rigantona Meaning Great Queen, Nymph, Goddess
Devon
Defender, English and American Place Name, Bard, From Devon
Brenna
Hill, The Word Braon Which is of the Meaning Tear Drop
Taryn
Young Soldier, Tara, Innocent, Rocky Hill
Rowan
Red Haired Surname, Name of a Tree, Red-haired
Kendrick
Of English and Scottish origin, this name means “royal ruler” or “champion.”
Ken
Beautiful and Wealthy, Handsome, Form of Kenneth, Sprung from Fire
Brigid
The Exalted One
Shay
Both Irish and Hebrew in origin, Shay means “gift” or “admirable,” making it a soft yet strong choice.
Shea
This Irish name means “hawk-like” and “stately,” and works as a stylish unisex pick.
Arthur
Derived from "artos" (bear) combined with "viros" (man) or "rigos" (king). Gaining fame through King Arthur and the Arthurian legends, it has been a popular choice since the Middle Ages.
Teague
Poet, Philospher, Bard
Kenny
Short for Kenneth, this Gaelic name means “handsome” or “born of fire
Kenna
Knowing, The Handsome, Fire Born, Beautiful and Wealthy
Trista
Bold, Riot, Sad, Sorrowful
Scott
Meaning “from Scotland,” this name peaked mid-century and still honors Celtic heritage.
Bibi
Lady, Foregin Woman, And Honorific, Full of Life
Shae
Of Irish and Gaelic origin, this soft name means “stately” or “from the fairy palace.”
Kimball
Noble, Bold, Royal Courage, Leader of the Warriors
Ula
Wolf Power, Sea Jewel, Prestige, Inherited Estate
Roy
Regal, King, The Red
Britta
To Help, The Exalted One, Strength, Sublime
Brenton
Variant of Brent, Hill, Hilltop, Settlement Associated with Bryni
Lynne
Gentle, Lake, Friendly, Church
Tristan
Outcry, Dedicated to Mars, From the Celtic Name Tristan, Tumult
Britt
The Exalted One, Sublime
Brett
The Breton, Prince, From Britain, Native of Brittany
Breanna
Female Version of Brian, Strength, Virtuous, Innocent and Very Intelligent
Artis
Arthur was a Great King Lives In 6Th Century, Noble, Bear, Stone
Talbot
Surname, Tall, Boot Maker, Messenger of Destruction
Ennis
The One, Island
Angus
Only One, Strength, Vigor
Alayna
Rock, Princess Iranian
Camie
Bent Nose, Crooked Stream, Clan
Scotty
A Gael, From Scotland, Scottish, The Scotsman
Shonna
Lovely, Sweet, Very Pretty, The Lord is Gracious
Penn
From the Enclosure, Hill, Commander
Brice
Spotted, Son of a Nobleman, Great Ambition, Noble
Melva
Mill-worker, Slender, Sweet Friend, Armored Ruler
Percival
Pierce the Vale
Glenn
Country, Valley in the Mountains, From Glen, Tal
Drummond
Druids Mountain
Arleen
Darlene, Charlene, Child, Marlene
Donnelly
Dark Courage
Bryon
Hill
Roan
Little Red-haired One, Tree with Red Berries, Reddish Brown
Breana
Hill
Breanne
Hill
Donnell
Ruler of the World
Donnie
World Ruler, Form of Donn
Merlin
The Elements Muir Meaning Sea, Dune, Small Falcon, Hand to Magic
Paden
Little Noble, Royal
Rowen
Little Red One
Kea
Ancient, Coolness
Rohan
Ascending, Sandal Wood, Healing, Medicine
Ahern
Horse Owners, Descendant of Eachthighearna
Breann
Hill
Devona
Protector, Divine, From Devonshire
Ewan
Noble Race, Yew
Cassady
Gruaig Which Means Hair, Curly, Descendant of Caiside
Fagin
Little Fiery One
Bridgett
The Exalted One
Bret
From Britain, A Native of Brittany, Brit, The Breton
Gilmour
Servant to the Virgin Mary
Dawley
Assembly, Gathering
Finan
White, Blonde
Tremaine
Stone Settlement
Jago
Holder of the Heel, Yahweh May Protect, Supplanter
Fegan
Little Ardent One
Pembroke
Headland, Bluff, A Broken Hill
Brasil
Brave, Royal Kingly, Basil the Herb, King
Bren
Sword, Burning, Black Haired, Raven
Kimbel
Noble, Bold, Royal Courage, Leader of the Warriors
Denzel
Fertile Land, Fort, A Place-name in Cornwall, From Denzell
Bria
Hill
Fergusson
Of Manly Strength, Man of Vigor, Highest Choice, Virility
Broddy
Surname, From the Broad Ridge, Brother, Form of Roderick
Artus
Bear
Brentley
Hilltop, Hill, Variant of Brent
Brea
Beauty Beyond Sight, Hill, Variant of Brina and Breanna
Tremayne
From the Town Encircled by Stone
Jory
Worker of the Earth
Camey
Crooked Nose, Clan
Maeve
Welcome, Intoxicating She who Intoxicates
Imogen
Maiden, Girls Innocent, Image of, Daughter
Isolde
Fair Lady, God Protects My House, Beautiful, Composition Presumably from Iron
Avalon
Island
Maeva
Intoxicating, Welcome
Nara
An Oak Tree, Near One, Following, Place Name
Perce
Diminutive of Percival, Pierces the Valley
Conan
Hound, Bald, High, Little Fighter
Eoghan
The Element Ebor Which is of the Meaning Yew
Pixie
Fairy, Small Fairy
Euan
Yew
Fenella
White-Shouldered
Corentin
Hurricane, Storm
Driscoll
Descendant of the Interpreter Or Messenger
Alain
Tribe near the Black Sea, Rock
Alley
Precious
Dwyn
Pleasant
Meabh
Intoxicating
Yseult
Fair Lady, Composition Probably Iron, Princess, God Protects My House
Ciar
Dark One Dark-Haired One, Dark, Brown
Danu
Swift Flowing, Noisy, Liberal, Courageous
Vercingetorix
The King of Warriors
Iseult
Beautiful, Fair Lady, God Protects My House, Ishilde
Orenthal
Ash Tree
Keyne
Golden, Little Battle, Beautiful, Warrior's Son
Artur
The Bear
Donella
Ruler of the World
Nile
From the Nile
Ruskin
Redhead
Epona
Horse Goddess
Tristram
From the Celtic Name Tristan, Outcry, Of Arms, Sad
Arto
A Butcher, Bear, Safe, Rock
Amena
Honest, Peaceful, Trustworthy, Faithful
Donal
Good and Christmas, World Ruler
Parzival
One who Pierces the Valley, Germane, The Teuton, Brotherly
Eunan
Fearful One
Feargus
Man of Vigor, Virility, Strong Fighter, Of Manly Strength
Kyron
Celtic in origin and linked to Greek myth, Kyron means “little dark-haired one” or nods to the wise centaur Chiron.
Morgane
Sea, Sea and Birth
Dugald
Dubh Meaning Dark Black, English
Roone
Hero
Brina
From Cyprus, Inhabitants of Sabine, White Rose, Princess
Triston
Tumult, Riot
Gael
Gaelic, My Father is Joyful, Blessed, White
Tristana
Legendary Celtic Hero
Tristian
Riot, Outcry, From the Celtic Name Tristan, Tumult
Ciannait
The Word Cian Which is of the Meaning Ancient, Ancient One
Tadgh
Poet
Al
Help of God (Alalh), Noble, Honorable, Bright
Artair
The Bear
Tanguy
Fire and Dog
Mayve
Intoxicating She who Intoxicates, Welcome
Galway
Stranger
Pirkko
Sublime, The Exalted One
Ahearn
Knowledgeable, Worldly
Oengus
Vigor, The Elements Óen Meaning One, Strength
Ruadhri
High, Red King, Variant of Roderick Famous Ruler, Glorious
Isolda
Beautiful, God Protects My House, Fair
Mave
Intoxicating
Kerenza
Love, Beautiful
Tuur
The Bear
Devonte
Defender, From Devon, Poet, Bard
Niele
Champion, Thanks, Favor, Like a Horn
Aonghus
One, Strength, Vigor
Ryein
King
Ceire
Black Like a Raven, Dark-Haired, Tipperary, Bright
Desy
Gracious Defender, Man from South Munster, The Longed-For, Wealth and Protection
Moirae
Doom, Star of the Sea, The Great, Destiny