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Celtic Names

Celtic names connect to a range of modern cultures, from Irish to Scottish to Welsh, Cornish and Breton. There is much crossover between Celtic names and Gaelic names; the Celts were an ancient tribe that roamed throughout northern Europe, including the modern British Isles and northern France. Some baby names that might be considered Celtic include popular modern choices such as Brett and Imogen, Arthur and Cordelia. The classic boys' name Allen is rooted in the Celtic language, as is the mythic Tristan.

Our collection of Celtic baby names includes the following choices. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.

Oshea

Meaning: salvation

Origin:Hebrew
5711
Ahab

Meaning: uncle

Origin:Hebrew
5762
Agrippa

Meaning: born feet first

Origin:Latin
17233
Eli

Meaning: ascended, uplifted, high

Origin:Hebrew
236
Hannah

Meaning: grace

Origin:Hebrew
177
Chloe

Meaning: young green shoot

Origin:Greek
71
James

Meaning: supplanter

Origin:English variation of Jacob, Hebrew
33
Mary

Meaning: drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved

Origin:Hebrew or Egyptian
202
Delilah

Meaning: delicate

Origin:Hebrew or Arabic
92
Anna

Meaning: grace

Origin:Variation of Hannah, Hebrew
106
Phoebe

Meaning: radiant, shining one

Origin:Greek
19
Julia

Meaning: youthful or sky father

Origin:Latin
133
Elizabeth

Meaning: pledged to God

Origin:Hebrew
86
Rachel

Meaning: ewe

Origin:Hebrew
284
Sarah

Meaning: princess

Origin:Hebrew
345
Noah

Meaning: rest, repose

Origin:Hebrew
45
Matthew

Meaning: gift of God

Origin:Hebrew
120
Jacob

Meaning: supplanter

Origin:Hebrew
137
Andrew

Meaning: strong and manly

Origin:Greek
118
Thomas

Meaning: twin

Origin:Aramaic
59