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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.

Abra

Meaning: father of multitudes

Origin:Feminine variation of Abraham, Hebrew
1995
Zilla

Meaning: shadow

Origin:Hebrew
2008
Keturah

Meaning: incense

Origin:Hebrew
2055
Rochelle

Meaning: little rock

Origin:French
2079
Vashti

Meaning: lovely

Origin:Persian
2103
Magdalen

Meaning: woman from Magdala or high tower

Origin:English
2214
Tirzah

Meaning: delight

Origin:Hebrew
2222
Atara

Meaning: crown

Origin:Hebrew
2225
Hepzibah

Meaning: my delight is in her

Origin:Hebrew
2325
Keren

Meaning: strength, power, ram's horn, ray of light

Origin:Hebrew
2326
Zillah

Meaning: shade

Origin:Hebrew
2384
Naamah

Meaning: sweetness, grace, beauty

Origin:Hebrew
2576
Rahab

Meaning: spacious

Origin:Hebrew
3047
Aquila

Meaning: eagle

Origin:Latin
3208
Haggith

Meaning: festive

Origin:Hebrew
15583
Nogah

Meaning: brightness

Origin:Hebrew
21728
Timothy

Meaning: honoring God

Origin:Greek
558
Israel

Meaning: he who struggles with God

Origin:Hebrew
1446
Judith

Meaning: woman from Judea

Origin:Hebrew
896
Maria

Meaning: drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved

Origin:Hebrew or Egyptian
1003