Celtic culture comes from Ireland, Scotland, England, and Wales, and their names date back hundreds of years. Choosing a Celtic name can be the perfect way to help your little one embrace their cultural background, and help them establish stronger ties to their heritage. Some names are more common, while others are more unique. Below, we’ll cover some of our favorite Celtic girl names!
You’ll have lots of unique names to pick from with Celtic traditions. For example, Isolde means “fair and lovely,” and was the name of an Irish Queen in Arthurian legends. There’s also the name Liadain which means “Gray Lady.” Finally, if you’re looking for a name with deeper meanings, you might like Saoirse which means “freedom and independence.”
Not all Celtic names are uncommon. For example, Erin is common in the United States, England, and Ireland, while having Celtic roots. The name Erin is derived from Eriu, who was a goddess in Irish legend. Another common name in the US is Gwendolyn which means “white ring.” This was also the name of a mythical queen in the Britons.
Picking out a name with Celtic origins is a great way to help your child embrace their Celtic roots. They’ll have all the more reason to respect their background, and they might even do some digging into Celtic traditions on their own out of curiosity from their names. You can take a look at our list of Celtic baby names if you’re still not sure where to start!
Afric
Meaning: Agreeable
Origin: Celtic
Aife
Meaning: A great warrior woman of myth
Origin: Celtic
Aigneis
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Celtic
Ailis
Meaning: Noble
Origin: Celtic
Aine
Meaning: Fire or joy
Origin: Celtic
Alana
Meaning: Feminine form of Alan meaning harmony, stone, or noble
Origin: Celtic
Alastrina
Meaning: Defends mankind
Origin: Celtic
Alma
Meaning: Good
Origin: Celtic
Arden
Meaning: Lofty. Eager
Origin: Celtic
Arela
Meaning: An oath
Origin: Celtic
Beatha
Meaning: Life
Origin: Celtic
Berta
Meaning: Splendid
Origin: Celtic
Birgit
Meaning: Splendid or strong
Origin: Celtic
Blair
Meaning: From the plain lands
Origin: Celtic
Brangaine
Meaning: Character from Isolde legend
Origin: Celtic
Branwen
Meaning: Sister of Bendigeidfran
Origin: Celtic
Bretta
Meaning: From Britain
Origin: Celtic
Briana
Meaning: Strong. She ascends. Feminine of Brian
Origin: Celtic
Bridget
Meaning: Strong
Origin: Celtic
Brina
Meaning: Defender
Origin: Celtic
Caoilfhinnn
Meaning: Slender and comely
Origin: Celtic
Cara
Meaning: Friend
Origin: Celtic
Carmel
Meaning: From the vinyard
Origin: Celtic
Cary
Meaning: The dark one
Origin: Celtic
Cinnia
Meaning: Beauty
Origin: Celtic
Cordelia
Meaning: Of the sea
Origin: Celtic
Coventina
Meaning: Water goddess
Origin: Celtic
Dana
Meaning: Celtic goddess of fertility
Origin: Celtic
Dechtire
Meaning: Mythical nursemaid
Origin: Celtic
Deirdre
Meaning: Sorrowful
Origin: Celtic
Deoch
Meaning: Mythical princess of Munster
Origin: Celtic
Devona
Meaning: Divine one
Origin: Celtic
Donella
Meaning: Dark – haired elfin girl
Origin: Celtic
Edana
Meaning: Passionate
Origin: Celtic
Ena
Meaning: Passionate or fiery
Origin: Celtic
Engl
Meaning: Light
Origin: Celtic
Enid
Meaning: Spirit
Origin: Celtic
Erin
Meaning: Goddess in Irish legend
Origin: Celtic
Fedelm
Meaning: Mythical wife of Loegaire
Origin: Celtic
Fenella
Meaning: Of the white shoulders
Origin: Celtic
Fiona
Meaning: White or comely
Origin: Celtic
Genevieve
Meaning: White wave
Origin: Celtic
Gwendolyn
Meaning: White ring
Origin: Celtic
Iona
Meaning: From the king’s island
Origin: Celtic
Isolde
Meaning: Fair and lovely
Origin: Celtic
Keely
Meaning: Slender or comely
Origin: Celtic
Lavena
Meaning: Joy
Origin: Celtic
Liadain
Meaning: Gray Lady
Origin: Celtic
Melva
Meaning: Chief. Handmaiden
Origin: Celtic
Saoirse
Meaning: Freedom and independence
Origin: Celtic
