Celtic Baby Names
Celtic names come from one of Europe's oldest cultural traditions, spanning Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall and Brittany. They often carry meanings tied to nature, mythology and the landscape. Names like Fionn, Branwen, Cormac and Cerys feel ancient and alive at the same time.
The Celtic languages (Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, Cornish, Breton and Manx) have produced some of the most distinctive names in the world. Many carry the weight of legends: Fionn (fair, from the hero Fionn mac Cumhaill), Rhiannon (great queen, from the Mabinogion), and Niamh (brightness, from the land of eternal youth).
Browse the collection below for names from across the Celtic world. Each entry includes the name's linguistic roots, pronunciation and cultural significance.
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| Name | Popularity |
|---|---|
| Aila | Uncommon |
| Ailidh | Uncommon |
| Alan | Popular |
| Alastair | Uncommon |
| Allen | Moderate |
| Amael | Rare |
| Aodh | Rare |
| Aoibh | Rare |
| Aoibhe | Uncommon |
| Aoibhí | Rare |
| Aoibhín | Rare |
| Arran | Uncommon |
| Art | Uncommon |
| Auryn | Uncommon |
| Avalon | Uncommon |
| Blaine | Moderate |
| Bran | Uncommon |
| Brennan | Moderate |
| Brianna | Popular |
| Bryn | Uncommon |
| Cathal | Rare |
| Catriona | Moderate |
| Chad | Moderate |
| Cillian | Moderate |
| Colin | Popular |
| Cordelia | Uncommon |
| Duncan | Moderate |
| Eimear | Uncommon |
| Eleri | Uncommon |
| Elowen | Uncommon |
| Elowyn | Uncommon |
| Elspeth | Uncommon |
| Endellion | Rare |
| Evaine | Rare |
| Ewan | Uncommon |
| Faelina | Rare |
| Faolan | Uncommon |
| Fenella | Rare |
| Ferelith | Rare |
| Fiona | Popular |
| Fionnuala | Uncommon |
| Gavin | Popular |
| Glenn | Uncommon |
| Gwenyth | Uncommon |
| Idony | Rare |
| Imogene | Rare |
| Isolde | Rare |
| Ivor | Uncommon |
| Jago | Rare |
| Kael | Uncommon |
| Kaelen | Rare |
| Kaiden | Popular |
| Keir | Uncommon |
| Keira | Popular |
| Keiran | Moderate |
| Keith | Moderate |
| Kellan | Popular |
| Kellen | Moderate |
| Kerensa | Uncommon |
| Kitto | Uncommon |
| Kyren | Rare |
| Liadain | Rare |
| Liadan | Rare |
| Llinos | Rare |
| Lochlan | Moderate |
| Lorna | Uncommon |
| Lowen | Rare |
| Mael | Uncommon |
| Maeva | Moderate |
| Mairead | Uncommon |
| Marsali | Uncommon |
| Mccoy | Uncommon |
| Merlin | Uncommon |
| Merrin | Uncommon |
| Merryn | Rare |
| Morag | Rare |
| Morgan | Popular |
| Morrigan | Uncommon |
| Mungo | Rare |
| Muriel | Uncommon |
| Niam | Uncommon |
| Nim | Rare |
| Nimue | Uncommon |
| Nola | Moderate |
| Oona | Uncommon |
| Oonagh | Rare |
| Oran | Uncommon |
| Oriana | Uncommon |
| Orin | Rare |
| Osian | Uncommon |
| Ossian | Uncommon |
| Perran | Rare |
| Rhiannon | Moderate |
| Rían | Moderate |
| Rory | Popular |
| Rosenwyn | Rare |
| Roslyn | Moderate |
| Rowyn | Uncommon |
| Ruadhan | Rare |
| Sabrina | Popular |
| Selkie | Rare |
| Senara | Rare |
| Seren | Moderate |
| Shannon | Moderate |
| Somerled | Rare |
| Somhairle | Rare |
| Struan | Rare |
| Sulien | Rare |
| Tadhg | Uncommon |
| Taliesin | Rare |
| Tanith | Rare |
| Tegan | Moderate |
| Ula | Uncommon |
| Vevina | Rare |
| Wallace | Uncommon |
| Wynne | Uncommon |
| Ysabel | Moderate |
| Ysella | Rare |
| Yseult | Rare |
| Ysolde | Uncommon |
| Zaira | Uncommon |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Celtic, Irish, Welsh and Scottish names?
Celtic is the umbrella term for the family of cultures and languages. Irish names come from Irish Gaelic, Welsh names from the Welsh language, and Scottish names from Scottish Gaelic. They share common roots but have distinct sounds and spellings.
Are Celtic names hard to pronounce?
Some can be. Celtic languages have spelling conventions that differ from English. Siobhan is 'shi-VAWN', Caoimhe is 'KEE-va'. But many Celtic names are phonetically straightforward: Rowan, Bryn, Fiona, Niall.
What are popular Celtic baby names?
Fiona, Rowan, Niamh, Cian, Rhys, Aisling, Bryn and Maeve are all well-known Celtic names. Many have crossed into mainstream English-language use.