Names with Gaelic Origins
This page showcases a comprehensive list of 6,495+ Gaelic names, providing insight into their origins, meanings, and cultural significance. Dive into the diverse offerings and find the perfect name to honor your Gaelic heritage or simply appreciate the beauty of this ancient language.
Meaning of Gaelic Names
Gaelic names often carry symbolic meanings, reflecting qualities or aspirations, or paying homage to ancient deities and legends.
When choosing a Gaelic name, you're not just selecting a label but embracing a heritage steeped in history and meaning.
Top 10 Gaelic Names
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6,495 Names of Gaelic Origin
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Handsome elf (Gaelic)
Erin: Ireland
Craig (Scottish origin): Rock, strength, resilience
"Lover of hounds or wolves" (Irish origin)
Melvin: Celtic, "chief" or "prince"
Edna: Celtic name meaning "fire," representing warmth, radiance, and determination.
Shane: "God is gracious" (Irish, Gaelic)
Gail: "fair" or "pale" (Celtic), "foreigner" or "stranger" (Gaelic)
Corey: Gaelic for "cauldron," symbolizing prosperity, abundance, and nourishment.
Casey: Irish, "vigilant"
Spear-man
Ronnie: Powerful Ruler (Gaelic)
Eileen: Irish name meaning "beautiful bird"
Devin: Irish, meaning "poet" or "man of God"
Colin: Gaelic for "young calf" or "youthful"
Caitlin: "Little Pure One" (Irish)
Mackenzie: Scottish for "son of Coinneach" (handsome or fair).
Little fire, warmth, passion, illumination
Kaylee: "beautiful," "keeper of the keys," "keeper of the wood"
Darren: Irish surname meaning "oak tree," symbolizing strength and stability.