Gaelic names, which originate in Irish and Scottish traditions, are prized for their melodic sounds and profound meanings. Many are derived from ancient mythology, nature, and military history. Popular male names include Cian (old), Finn (fair), and Eoin (God is merciful). Female names such as Aoife (beauty), Niamh (radiance), and Sorcha (brightness) are still popular.
Gaelic surnames typically begin with Mac (son of) or O' (descendant of), as exemplified by MacLeod (son of Leod) or O'Brien (descendant of Brian). These names reflect strong familial and clan bonds. With their lovely melodies and historical significance, Gaelic names stand as proud emblems of Celtic heritage.
Gaelic baby names and meanings with
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Our trending Gaelic names include Raelynn, Aviana, Cohen, Mara, Annick, Thursa, Ednah, Donald, Iona, Edna, Finley, Oscar, Ken, Glenn, Bowie, Murphy, Mackendra, and Bowen.
Meaning in the same order are "beam of light, to breathe, priest, bitter, graciousness, delight, of Edna, ruler, dove, renewer, fair-faired, god spear, handsome, glen, yellow-haired, sea warrior, ascend, and son of owen." For more information, please refer to the list of Gaelic names for girls and boys.
Gaelic Baby Girl and Boy Names
Raelynn
Meaning: stream, pool, ewe, beam of light
Gender: Girl
Nicknames:
Rae or Lynn
Oscar
Meaning: champion warrior, deer-lover, god spear
Gender: Boy
Nicknames:
Oscaro or Oscian
Cohen
Meaning: wIld goose, priest
Gender: Unisex
Nicknames:
Coco or Coey
Mara
Meaning: of the sea, bitter
Gender: Girl
Nicknames:
Mari or Raya
Donald
Meaning: great chief, king of the world, ruler
Gender: Boy
Nicknames:
Donlan or Donric
Finley
Meaning: fair hero, courageous one, fair-faired
Gender: Unisex
Nicknames:
Finn or Finny
Aviana
Meaning: Yahweh is my father, bearer of good news, strength, family, birdlike, bird, beautiful, radiant, to live, to breathe
Gender: Girl
Nicknames:
Avi or Avie
Bowen
Meaning: son of the victorious one, son of the young one, son of the noble one, son of owen
Gender: Boy
Nicknames:
Boweric or Bowenar
Murphy
Meaning: sea warrior
Gender: Unisex
Nicknames:
Murzen or Murvyn
Edna
Meaning: kernel, rejuvenation, delight, renewer
Gender: Girl
Nicknames:
Edi or Edni
Alan
Meaning: deer, handsome, little rock
Gender: Boy
Nicknames:
Alen or Alzo
Bowie
Meaning: fair-haired, blond, yellow-haired
Gender: Unisex
Nicknames:
Bowen or Bowix
Iona
Meaning: yew place, island, dove
Gender: Girl
Nicknames:
Io or Ona
Aiden
Meaning: little fire
Gender: Boy
Nicknames:
Aidy or Aido
Mackendra
Meaning: son of Cionnaith, born of fire, ascend
Gender: Unisex
Nicknames:
Mackenra or Mackeni
Ednah
Meaning: kernel, of Eithne, pleasure, renewer, of Edna
Gender: Girl
Nicknames:
Edna or Eda
Caden
Meaning: companion, friend, battle, round, son of cadán
Gender: Boy
Nicknames:
Cade or Cado
Ryan
Meaning: little king
Gender: Unisex
Nicknames:
Ryo or Ryzo
Thursa
Meaning: the shining one, cypress tree, pleasantness, delight
Gender: Girl
Nicknames:
Thursi or Thuri
Colin
Meaning: young hound, victory of the people, cub, whelp
Gender: Boy
Nicknames:
Coli or Colo
Gael
Meaning: irishman or a member of the gaelic race, father rejoices
Gender: Unisex
Nicknames:
Gae or Gaelo
Annick
Meaning: he was gracious, graciousness
Gender: Girl
Nicknames:
Ann or Nick
Sullivan
Meaning: dark eyes
Gender: Boy
Nicknames:
Sully or Sullo
Quinn
Meaning: wisdom, counsel, chief
Gender: Unisex
Nicknames:
Quin or Quino
Talulah
Meaning: high nobility, flood, town, leaping waters
Gender: Girl
Nicknames:
Talu or Lula
Caiden
Meaning: friend, companion, round, battle, son of cadáin