Celtic baby names

Language family: Indo-European (Celtic)

Celtic names from Irish, Scottish, and Welsh heritage. Often with mythological, natural, or descriptive roots. Pronunciation often surprises English speakers.

All Celtic names (60)

Liam
boy·celtic, english

Strong-willed warrior

shortmodern
Riley
unisex·celtic

Valiant, courageous

modernunisex↑ rising
Finn
boy·celtic

Fair, white

shorttrending↑ rising
Quinn
unisex·celtic

Wise, intelligent

shortunisex↑ rising
Aidan
boy·celtic

Little fire

modern
Morgan
unisex·celtic

Sea-circle, bright sea

unisexclassic
Saoirse
girl·celtic

Freedom

modernunique↑ rising
Caoimhe
girl·celtic

Gentle, beautiful

classicunique
Niamh
girl·celtic

Radiance, brightness

shortmythological
AilbheAilbhe
unisex·celtic

White, bright

classic
AineÁine
girl·celtic

Radiance, goddess of summer

classic
Aisling
girl·celtic

Dream, vision

classic
Alana
girl·celtic

Harmony, child

classic
Aoife
girl·celtic

Beautiful, radiant

classic
Bran
boy·celtic

Raven

classic
Brendan
boy·celtic

Prince

classic
Brennan
boy·celtic

Sorrow, tear

classic
Brigid
girl·celtic

Exalted one, Celtic goddess

classic
Cadhla
girl·celtic

Beautiful

classic
Caitlin
girl·celtic

Pure

classic
Callum
boy·celtic

Dove

classic
Cara
girl·celtic

Friend

classic
Cathal
boy·celtic

Great battle

classic
Cian
boy·celtic

Ancient, enduring

classic
Ciara
girl·celtic

Dark-haired

classic
Cillian
boy·celtic

Strife, war

classic
Clodagh
girl·celtic

River in Ireland

classic
Conan
boy·celtic

Little wolf

classic
Conor
boy·celtic

Lover of hounds

classic
Cormac
boy·celtic

Charioteer

classic
DaireDáire
unisex·celtic

Oak

classic
Darragh
unisex·celtic

Oak

classic
Deirdre
girl·celtic

Sorrow, wanderer

classic
EamonÉamon
boy·celtic

Wealthy guardian

classic
EibhlinEibhlín
girl·celtic

Bright, shining

classic
Enya
girl·celtic

Fire

classic
Fergal
boy·celtic

Brave

classic
Fergus
boy·celtic

Man of vigor

classic
FinbarFionnbharr
boy·celtic

Fair-haired

classic
Finnian
boy·celtic

Fair, white

classic
Fionn
boy·celtic

Fair, white

classic
GrainneGráinne
girl·celtic

Love, charm

classic
Griffin
boy·celtic

Strong lord, mythical creature

classic
Iona
girl·celtic

Scottish island

classic
Kaelan
unisex·celtic

Slender

classic
Kiera
girl·celtic

Dark-haired

classic
Maeve
girl·celtic

Intoxicating, Celtic queen

classic
MaireMáire
girl·celtic

Beloved

classic
Maisie
girl·celtic

Pearl

classic
OisinOisín
boy·celtic

Little deer, poet

classic
OrlaÓrla
girl·celtic

Golden princess

classic
PadraigPádraig
boy·celtic

Noble

classic
RionaRíona
girl·celtic

Queen

classic
RoisinRóisín
girl·celtic

Little rose

classic
RonanRónán
boy·celtic

Little seal

classic
SeamusSéamus
boy·celtic

Supplanter

classic
SineadSinéad
girl·celtic

God is gracious

classic
Tadhg
boy·celtic

Poet, philosopher

classic
Siobhán
girl·celtic

God is gracious

classicunique
Eoin
boy·celtic, hebrew

God is gracious

classicunique

Frequently asked questions

  • An Celtic-origin name is rooted in the Indo-European (Celtic) language family and carries meaning from Celtic literature, culture, or history. Celtic names from Irish, Scottish, and Welsh heritage. Often with mythological, natural, or descriptive roots. Pronunciation often surprises English speakers.