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30 of the most beautiful Celtic baby names and their meanings

Being Pregnant – 29 Feb 24 By

These sweet sounding Celtic baby names are full of old world charm.

The Celts were European tribes who settled in areas like Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England, as well as areas of northern Spain and even Italy following the Iron Age, and as such have blood running through many of our veins.

Whether you’re looking for a baby name that pays tribute to your Celtic heritage or are giving a nod to the symbols, gods, festivals, Druids, and Iron Age mythology that is entwined in Celtic history, the sweet sounding baby names below are sure to appeal.

Popular Celtic baby names for girls

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Aisling

Aisling is a sweet Irish name meaning “dream” or “vision”.

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Bronwyn

Bronwyn is a Welsh name meaning “fair breasted”.

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Caitlin

This sweet Irish name means “pure”.

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Erin

A gorgeous Irish name meaning “from the island to the west”.

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Fiona

This sweet Gaelic name means “white” or “fair”.

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Gwyneth

Gwyneth is a traditional Welsh name meaning “happiness”.

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Keeley

Keely is of Gaelic origin meaning “beautiful”.

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Kiera

The name Kiera is of Irish origin meaning “little dark one”.

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Maeve

Maeve is of Irish and Gaelic origin meaning “intoxicating”..

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Moira

This sweet sounding name means “destiny” or “fate”.

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Morgan

This gender neutral name is of Welsh origin meaning “circling sea or bright, white sea dweller”.

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Reagan

This Irish name means “little ruler”.

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Rhiannon

This pretty name is of Welsh origin meaning “divine queen”.

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Sabrina

This magical name means “river goddess”.

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Shannon

This Irish name means “straw worker”.

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Popular Celtic baby names for boys

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Aidan

This Irish name means “little fire”.

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Angus

This Gaelic name means “one” and “choice”.

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Blaine

Blaine is of Irish origin meaning “slender, angular”.

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Caden

This Welsh name means “spirit of battle”.

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Cormac

Cormac is of Irish origin meaning “charioteer”.

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Dylan

This Welsh name means “son of the sea”.

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Fergus

Fergus is a boy’s name of Scottish origin meaning “man of force”.

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Finn

This Irish name means “white” or “fair”.

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Lee

Lee is of English origin meaning “pasture, meadow”.

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Malcolm

Malcom means “devotee of Saint Columba”.

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Owen

This Welsh name means “young warrior” or “noble, well-born”.

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Patrick

This name is of Latin origin meaning “noble, patrician”.

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Rowan

This Irish origin name means “rowan tree; little redhead”.

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Roy

Roy is a Scottish name that means “red”.

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Sean

Sean is of Irish origin meaning “God is gracious”.

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