Celtic Names
Celtic names span Irish, Scottish, and Welsh traditions, evoking myth, nature, and ancient warriors.
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Aiden
Little fire
Connor
Lover of hounds, wise
Finn
Fair or white; from the Old Irish "Fionn" meaning fair-haired or white, also associated with the hero Finn McCool
Owen
Young warrior; well-born; the Welsh form of the Latin Eugenius meaning well-born, or possibly from the Old Welsh Owain meaning young warrior
Riley
From Irish Gaelic "Ó Raghallaigh" meaning descendant of Raghallach; possibly meaning "courageous" or "valiant"
Brian
Strong, high, noble
Aidan
Little fire
Brianna
Noble, strong, virtuous
Isla
Island; from the Scottish Gaelic referring to an island, specifically Islay in Scotland
Nolan
Champion; noble; derived from the Irish O Nuallain meaning descendant of Nuallan, where nuall means famous or noble
Bryan
Noble, high, virtuous
Nadia
Hope; derived from the Slavic Nadya meaning hope, itself from the Old Slavic root nad meaning hope
Fiona
Fair or white; Anglicized form of the Gaelic name, from "fionn" meaning white, fair, or pure
Kennedy
Anglicized form of the Irish "Cinnéidigh" meaning "armored head" or "ugly head," from "ceann" (head) and "éidigh" (ugly/armored)
Finley
Fair warrior or hero; from the Scottish Gaelic "Fionnlagh" composed of "fionn" (white/fair) and "lagh" (warrior)
Maddox
Son of Madoc; derived from the Welsh personal name Madoc, meaning fortunate or beneficent
Sloane
Derived from the Irish Gaelic "Sluaghadhan," meaning raider or warrior
Aden
Fire, little fire
Bryson
Son of Brice, descendant of the noble one
Reagan
From Irish Gaelic "Ó Ríagáin" meaning descendant of Riagán; possibly from "ríog" meaning kingly
Bridget
Exalted one, strength
Kieran
Anglicized form of the Irish "Ciarán," a diminutive of "ciar" meaning "dark, black"; referring to dark complexion or features
Trevor
Welsh name from "tref fawr," meaning large homestead or big village settlement
Jenna
White wave or fair; a variant of Jenny and Jane, from the Welsh or Hebrew meaning fair one or God is gracious
Ronan
From Irish Gaelic "rónán" meaning little seal; a diminutive form associated with the animal and Celtic folklore
Lachlan
From the Scottish Gaelic "Lachlan" meaning "from the land of lochs (lakes)"; historically referred to Vikings from Scandinavia
Brendan
Prince, king
Britney
From Britain
Casey
Brave, vigilant, watchful
Keegan
Anglicized form of the Irish "Mac Aodhagáin" meaning "son of Aodhagán," a diminutive of Aodh meaning "fire"
Killian
Anglicized form of the Irish "Cillian," possibly from the Old Irish "ceall" meaning "church" or "monastery"
Lynn
From the Welsh "llyn" meaning "lake" or "waterfall"; also used as a short form of Linda or Lynette; a Celtic place name element
Milan
Gracious; dear; derived from the Slavic mil meaning grace or favor, also the name of the Italian city
Nola
Famous; noble; derived from the Irish Fionnuala meaning fair shoulder, or a short form of Magnolia or Eleanor
Reece
Anglicized form of Welsh "Rhys" meaning ardour, enthusiasm, or fiery warrior
Rhiannon
From Welsh mythology; derived from Proto-Celtic "Rigantona" meaning "great queen" or "divine queen"
Ashlyn
Dream, vision, ash tree meadow
Cayden
Fighter, spirit of battle
Ciara
Dark-haired, black
Kaiden
Modern variant of Caden or Kayden; possibly from the Gaelic "cadán" meaning "battle" or a phonetic form of Aidan meaning "little fire"
Kiera
Feminine form of Kieran, from the Irish "Ciara" meaning "dark, black-haired one," derived from the Old Irish "ciar" (dark)
Kyla
Feminine form of Kyle, from the Scottish Gaelic "caol" meaning "narrow, strait, channel," referring to a narrow piece of water
Neve
Snow; bright; the Irish name derived from the Old Irish niam meaning bright or lustrous, also an Italian word for snow
Trent
From the River Trent in England; derived from a Celtic root meaning strongly flooding or one who crosses
Milena
Gracious; dear; love; derived from the Slavic mil meaning grace, favor, or love
Briana
Noble, strong, virtuous
Kenzie
Short form of Mackenzie, from the Scottish Gaelic "MacCoinnich" meaning "son of Coinneach" where Coinneach means "comely, handsome"
Keith
From the Scottish place name derived from the Brythonic Celtic word meaning "wood, forest"; originally a topographic surname
Brittany
From Brittany, from Britain
Sabrina
From the River Severn, legendary princess
Tristan
Outcry, tumult, bold, sorrowful
Collin
Young creature, cub
Kailey
Variant of Kaylee or Kayleigh; a combination of Kay (from Katherine meaning "pure") and the suffix -ley (meadow)
Kendra
Possibly a feminine form of Kendrick from the Old Welsh "Cynwrig" meaning "greatest champion" or "royal power"
Kylee
Variant of Kylie, possibly from an Aboriginal Australian word "kiley" meaning "boomerang" or a feminine form of Kyle meaning "narrow strait"
Moira
Fate; destiny; the Irish and Scottish Gaelic form of Mary, also a Greek word meaning fate or destiny associated with the Moirai, the Greek goddesses of fate
Cheyenne
People of a different language
Darren
Great, oak tree
Dillon
Like a lion; from the Welsh "Dyflon" or Irish surname O Duilleain meaning flash of lightning
Eileen
Bright, shining one; Irish form of Helen, from the Greek "Helene" meaning torch or bright light
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the origin of Celtic names?
Celtic names span Irish, Scottish, and Welsh traditions, evoking myth, nature, and ancient warriors.
How many Celtic names are on NameMeanings?
We currently catalog 112 names of Celtic origin, each with its meaning, pronunciation, related names, and famous namesakes.
What are some popular Celtic names?
Some of the best-known Celtic names include Aiden, Connor, Finn, Owen, Riley. Each one carries its own history and meaning that you can explore on its page.
What is the most popular Celtic name?
Based on our popularity data, Aiden is the most searched Celtic name in our collection. Popularity varies by country and over time.
What are good Celtic girl names?
Standout Celtic girl names include Brianna, Isla, Nadia, Fiona. Use the gender filter in the explorer to see every girl name of this origin.
What are good Celtic boy names?
Standout Celtic boy names include Aiden, Connor, Finn, Owen. Filter by gender in the explorer to see the full list of boy names.
What do Celtic names usually mean?
Celtic names often reflect the values, nature, faith, or history of their culture. Each name page includes its detailed etymology and the meanings it carries.
Are Celtic names good for a baby today?
Yes. Many Celtic names blend deep historical roots with a timeless, modern sound, making them a strong choice for a baby today. Browse the list above to find the right one.