Having a baby is one of the most exciting moments of many people’s lives. However, choosing a name for that baby isn’t always easy. For some, knowing that their child will carry this name for the rest of their life (or at least for 18 years) can be a bit stressful. And with hundreds of thousands of names, where does one even begin?
It can be helpful to narrow things down by meaning or theme. In this article, we’ve narrowed our list down to Celtic boy names only. If you’re of European descent, you may have Celtic ancestry and not even know it as the term Celtic actually covers a wide variety of languages such as Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, Breton, Manx, Cornish, and other now extinct languages.
Regardless of whether or not you are of Celtic descent, you can still choose a Celtic boy name for your son. You’ve probably heard the names Aidan, Noland, and Murry before, as these are some of the more popular Celtic names. If you’re looking for something a little more unique, the names Kelvin or Cadell might be more your speed.
We have a long list of Celtic names for boys, and we’ve also included the meaning of each name. This way, you can find a name that is truly special to you. We’re sure you’ll be able to find a fantastic Celtic name for your baby boy.
Adair
Meaning: From the ford by the oak trees
Origin: Celtic
Aidan
Meaning: Little and fiery
Origin: Celtic
Allan
Meaning: Harmony, stone, or noble
Origin: Celtic
Allyn
Meaning: Handsome
Origin: Celtic
Ansgar
Meaning: Warrior
Origin: Celtic
Arthur
Meaning: Strong as a bear
Origin: Celtic
Bard
Meaning: Minstrel; a singer-poet
Origin: Celtic
Blair
Meaning: From tbe plain
Origin: Celtic
Brian
Meaning: Possibly connected with the Irish word for Hill thus ‘He ascends.’. Also some texts define it as Strong
Origin: Celtic
Bryce
Meaning: Swift
Origin: Celtic
Cadell
Meaning: Battle
Origin: Celtic
Calum
Meaning: Dove
Origin: Celtic
Carney
Meaning: Fighter
Origin: Celtic
Carrol
Meaning: Champion
Origin: Celtic
Casey
Meaning: Brave
Origin: Celtic
Cedric
Meaning: Cbief
Origin: Celtic
Chad
Meaning: Defence
Origin: Celtic
Conan
Meaning: High, wise
Origin: Celtic
Cuinn
Meaning: Wise
Origin: Celtic
Dallas
Meaning: Dwells by the waterfall
Origin: Celtic
Dewain
Meaning: Song
Origin: Celtic
Donald
Meaning: Dark stranger
Origin: Celtic
Douglas
Meaning: Dwells by the dark stream
Origin: Celtic
Duncan
Meaning: Dark skinned fighter
Origin: Celtic
Eburscon
Meaning: Lives near the yew tree estate
Origin: Celtic
Elidor
Meaning: Mythical monk
Origin: Celtic
Evan
Meaning: Young fighter
Origin: Celtic
Fergus
Meaning: Manly
Origin: Celtic
Floyd
Meaning: Gray
Origin: Celtic
Galvin
Meaning: Sparrow
Origin: Celtic
Gawain
Meaning: From Arthurian legend
Origin: Celtic
Glen
Meaning: From the valley
Origin: Celtic
Harvey
Meaning: Eager for battle
Origin: Celtic
Iden
Meaning: Wealthy
Origin: Celtic
Irvyn
Meaning: White
Origin: Celtic
Keane
Meaning: Tall and handsome
Origin: Celtic
Kelven
Meaning: River man
Origin: Celtic
Kent
Meaning: Chief
Origin: Celtic
Kevin
Meaning: Gentle
Origin: Celtic
Lincoln
Meaning: From the settlement by the pool
Origin: Celtic
Maddock
Meaning: Beneficent
Origin: Celtic
Marvin
Meaning: Lives by the sea
Origin: Celtic
Merlin
Meaning: From the hill over the sea
Origin: Celtic
Murry
Meaning: Lives by the sea
Origin: Celtic
Nelson
Meaning: Son of Neil
Origin: Celtic
Noland
Meaning: Noble
Origin: Celtic
Orin
Meaning: White
Origin: Celtic
Quin
Meaning: Wise
Origin: Celtic
Ronan
Meaning: Oath
Origin: Celtic
Roy
Meaning: Red haired
Origin: Celtic
