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Naming your child can be one of the most joyous events in a parent's life. Many mothers and fathers want a unique and meaningful name for their baby. When weighing all the options, why not look into traditional and modern Celtic names? Parents-to-be across the globe are choosing Celtic names for their offspring. Some names are derived from ancient legends while others are commemorative of saints or locations.
The Celts were a dominant society. Their empire once covered the entire continent of Europe. Locations like Eastern Europe, Greece, Spain, Northern Italy, Western Europe, England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland were occupied by the Celts. Their existence can be traced over more than 25 centuries. The Celtic people have remained an enigma for generations. They were a non-literate society, so any preservation of their history and culture was orally communicated from generation to generation. The only written documentation of their civilization was by ancient authors. These accounts may be inaccurate, but they are important key to understanding this rich cultural tradition.
Names of a Celtic origin are powerful, beautiful and extremely diverse. They are also unique, authentic, and brimming with historical and mythical associations.
Let's start with very traditional Celtic names that have lasted throughout mythology. These names are very rare and unique with strong meanings behind them. Many of these names are open to be shortened or pronounced in any way the parent's see fit.
FOR BOYS:
Abenzio (Ben)- Son of my right hand
Adalardo - Noble?
Ahearn - Lord of the horses
Amon - The hidden
Anwell - Beloved or dear one
Anyon - An anvil
Arland - Pledge
Bardon- Singer or poet
Beacan - Small one
Bevan- Youthful warrior
Briac - Esteemed
Cadman - A man of battle
Camlin - Crooked line
Carden - From the black fortress
Carrick - Dweller on a rocky cape
Coalan - Slender?
Conall - As strong as a wolf?
Condon - Dark-haired wise man?
Dallas - Skilled, or from the field of water
Derry - Great lover or an ancient hero?
Deverell - From the riverbank?
Drostan - Noisy one?
Druce - Manly, courageous
Drystan - Also means noisy one
Duer - Hero?
Dunham - A dark man?
Dunn - Brown?
Edan - Flame, fiery?
Egan - Ardent, little fire?
Ennis - From an island
Farrell - Valorous one?
Fergal - Man of strength
Fionn - White and fair?
Gawain - A battle hawk
Gilroy - Servant of the King
Gower - Pure
Herne - Mythical hunter of God?
Innes- An island in the river
Ion - Moon man
Jarman - A man from Germany
Keir - Dark?
Kembell - Warrior chief
Lann - A sword
Lorne - Of Lorne?
Melor - Cornish placename
Newlyn - Dweller at the new pool?
Ogilvie - From the high hill?
Pembroke - A broken hill
Perth - A thornbush thicket
Renfrew - From the still river
Sayer - A carpenter?
Tor - A rock
Torin - Chief
Tremayne - From the town encircled in stone
Turi - Bear?
Urien - Privileged birth?
Varney - Residence
Vortigern - A great king?
Weylin - The son of the wolf
York - The farm of the Yew tree
FOR GIRLS:
Africa - Pleasant?
Aine - Joy?
Aislinn - A dream, vision or inspiration?
Aithne - Little fire
Amena - Honest woman?
Bevin - Lady with a sweet song
Birkita - Strength
Brietta - Strong?
Brina - Protector?
Brites - Strength?
Cerdwin - The mother Goddess
Cinnia - Great beauty
Cuyler - Chapel?
Devnet - Poet?
Dorsey - A tribe
Edana - Zealous and fiery?
Eilis - God's oath?
Elsha - Noble
Ena - Passion or fiery
Erea - From Ireland
Etain - Shining, a fairy?
Fainche - Saint's name?
Fenella - Of the white shoulders
Galena - Calm
Ginebra - White as foam
Idelle - Bountiful
Isolde - Beautiful
Lavena - Joy
Morgance - Sea-dweller
Morgandy - Little one from the edge of the sea
Morna - Affection or beloved
Nola - Noble or Famous
Rhoswen - White rose
Saraid - Excellent?
Seanna - God's grace?
Sorcha - Bright
Treva - Prudent?
Tully - Peaceful one?
Ula - Sea jewel
Wynne - Light complexioned
There are also many modern and popular baby names that come from the Celtic language.
FOR BOYS:
Allyn - Handsome, cheerful and noble?
Angus - Superb and unique?
Arthur - Noble follower
Blaine- Thin or lean
Boyd, Boyden - Blond or yellow?
Bram - Raven?
Brian - Strong?
Brice - Swift, quick-moving
Bryant - Strong
Cary - Honest one, shy
Casey - Brave, watchful?
Chad, Chadwick - Warrior
Clancy - Offspring of red-headed soldier?
Cody - Assistant, a cushion, possessions
Colin - Youth, child, victor?
Con, Conan - Wise
Conner - Desire, wise aid
Corey - Raven, from the hollow?
Craig - From near the crag
Dermot - Free of envy?
Desmond - Man of the world, society?
Donnel - World leader
Donnelly - A brave black man
Doran - A stranger?
Doug - From dark water
Doyle - Dark stranger
Driscol - An interpreter
Duane - Wagoner
Duncan - Dark-skinned warrior?
Evan - Young warrior and well-born
Ewan - Young
Ferris - Rock, iron
Floyd - The hollow?
Flynn - Son of the red-haired man
Fynn - Fair or blond?
Gallagher - Eager aide
Galvyn - Sparrow
Gervase - Servant spear?
Greg - Fierce?
Irving - Handsome
Kegan - Fiery?
Keith - Wood, wind or wood-dweller?
Kelvin - From the narrow river
Kevin- Gentle and lovable?
Kendall - Ruler of the valley
Kyle - Handsome, near the chapel?
Maddox - Beneficient
Malvin, Melvin - Servant
Marvin - Beautiful sea or good friend
Melvin - Chief?
Merlin - Sea
Monroe - Mouth of the river
Murray - Sailor?
Reilly- A small stream
Reghan - Nobility
Sean - God's grace?
Sheridan - The wild man, untamed
Sloane - Warrior
Tegan - Doe?
Tiernan - Lord?
Tierney - Lordly?
Torrance - Tender and gracious?
Torrey - Residence
Trevor - Cautious?
Vaughan - Little or small
FOR GIRLS:
Aileen - A light green meadow?
Aine (Anne)- Joy?
Alanna - Fair
Annabelle - Joy
Arleen - A Pledge
Bree - Broth
Brenna - Raven maid, dark-haired
Briana - Strong?
Bridget - Resolute, strong or saintly
Caitlin - Pure?
Cary - Honest one, shy
Colleen - Girl?
Dana - Mother of the Gods in myths
Dierdre - Young girl, one who rages, broken-hearted?
Enid - Quiet woman
Erin - Peace
Evelyn - Lively and pleasant
Evette - Life-giver?
Fiona - White or fair?
Gale - A stranger
Gilda - God's servent?
Gwendolyn - White brow?
Gwynne - White or fair
Kaitlyn - Little darling?
Kathleen - Little darling?
Kendall - Ruler of the valley
Kyna - Wise?
Lorna - Of lore?
Maureen - Great
Moira - Bitter or great?
Morgan - Sea-dweller?
Rhona - Rough island
Rhonda - Grand?
Shauna - God's grace?
Shanon - Wise one
Shayla - Fairy palace?
Shela - Musical?
Tara - Rocky hill, tower?
Teresa - Strong?
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