This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the usage is Celtic Mythology.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Abellio m Celtic Mythology, Greek MythologySome scholars have postulated that Abellio is the same name as
Apollo, who in Crete and elsewhere was called
Abelios (Greek Αβέλιος), and by the Italians and some Dorians
Apello, and that the deity is the same as the Gallic Apollo mentioned by Caesar, and also the same as the
Belis or
Belenus mentioned by Tertullian and Herodian.... [
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Afagddu m Welsh MythologyDerived from Welsh
y fagddu meaning "utter darkness". In Welsh legends this was originally a nickname belonging to the Arthurian warrior Morfran, who was so ugly and hairy that when he fought at the battle of Camlann, none of the other warriors struck him because they thought he was a devil; later legends transferred the character's ugliness and nickname to a brother, Afagddu.
Afallach m Welsh MythologyProbably derived from Middle Welsh
afall "apple". This may be cognate with
Abelio or
Abellio, the name of a Gaulish god, which is thought to come from Proto-Celtic *
aballo- "apple" (also the source of the mythical place name
Avalon)... [
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Alator m Celtic Mythology, Roman MythologyAn epithet of Mars found on an altar at South Shields in England, and on a votive plaque found in Hertfordshire in England. There is disagreement of its meaning, with some academics interpreting it as "hunstman" and others as "cherisher"... [
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Alaunus m Celtic MythologyAlso a Gaulish god of healing and prophecy, who was venerated in the areas of Mannheim (Germany) and Salzburg (Austria).
Alisanos m Celtic MythologyA local god in Gaul who is mentioned in inscriptions in central France. Attempts have been made to identify him as a mountain-ash god or a god of rowan trees. The ancient Gaulish city of Alesia, now called Alise-Sainte-Reine, may well be connected with him.
Amaethon m Welsh Mythology, Arthurian RomanceDerived from the Brittonic name
*Ambaχtonos meaning "divine ploughman" or "ploughman-god". This was the name of the Welsh god of agriculture. In the late 11th-century legend of
Culhwch and
Olwen,
Amathaon appeared as an Arthurian warrior; as one of his tasks, Culhwch had to convince Amathaon to plow the lands of the giant
Ysbaddaden.
Ankou m Celtic Mythology, Breton LegendThis is the name of a legendary skeleton-ghost in parts of France, namely Brittany and Normandy as well as Cornwall. He travels by night, riding a creaking cart (or small coach) drawn by four black horses in which he comes to collect the souls of the recently departed... [
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Baeddan m Welsh MythologyIn the medieval Welsh tale 'Culhwch and Olwen' this name belongs to the father of Maelwys, one of Arthur's warriors.
Bodb m Irish MythologyIn Irish mythology, Bodb Derg was a son of Eochaid Garb or the Dagda, and the Dagda's successor as King of the Tuatha Dé Danann.
Borvo m Celtic MythologyIn Lusitanian and Celtic polytheism, Borvo was a healing deity associated with bubbling spring water.
Brandubh m Irish MythologyMeans "black raven" in Irish. In Irish legend this was a board game played by the heroes and gods. It was also the name of a king of Leinster (whom the 'Annals of Ulster' say died in 604); he was a good friend of Mongán of the Dál nAraidi but coveted Mongán's wife, Dubh Lacha... [
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Budoc m History (Ecclesiastical), Breton LegendDerived from Old Celtic
boudi "victory". However, folk etymology likes to associate this name with
beuziñ meaning "drown", with the intended meaning of "saved from the waters". In Breton legend this is the name of a 6th century saint, son of
Azenor.
Cadhan m Old Irish, Irish MythologyGaelic byname meaning "barnacle goose". In Irish legend Cadhan was a hero who slayed a monster with the help of his hound.
Cadwy m Welsh MythologyFrom Old Welsh
cad "battle" combined with the suffix
wy. This was borne by the son of
Geraint in Arthurian legend.
Caílte m Irish, Irish MythologyOlder form of
Caoilte, possibly derived from Irish
caol meaning "slender". In Irish legend Caílte was a warrior of the Fianna and their foremost poet... [
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Camulos m Celtic Mythology, GaulishDerived from Gaulish
*camulos "champion; servant". Camulos was an important god of early Great Britain and Gaul, especially among the Belgae and the Remi, who the Romans equated with
Mars.
Colla m Scottish, Irish, Irish MythologyThis is said to have been the name of three warrior brothers who founded the Irish kingdom of Airgialla and whose descendents ruled the Scottish kingdom of Dal Riada. ... [
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Conomor m Breton Legend, History, Medieval Breton (?)From a Brythonic name, possibly *
Cunomāros, derived from Common Celtic *
kwon- "hound" or *
kuno- "high" and *
māros "great". This was the name of Conomor the Cursed, a 6th-century king of Domnonée (modern-day northern Brittany) notorious for his cruelty, who was ultimately excommunicated at the behest of Saint Samson of Dol... [
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Dian Cécht m Irish MythologyDerived from Old Irish
dían meaning "swift" and
cécht meaning "power". Name borne by one of the Tuatha Dé Dannan, who was the grandfather of the god
Lugh.
Efnisien m Welsh MythologyFrom the welsh
efnys, meaning "hostile, enemy". This name was borne by the son of Llyr's wife Penarddun by Euroswydd, who eventually causes the fall of Ireland when his half-sister Branwen is married off to the Irish king Matholwch without his permission.
Efrog m Welsh MythologyWelsh form of
Ebraucus. He was a legendary king of the Britons, as recounted by Geoffrey of Monmouth. He was the son of King
Mempricius before he abandoned the family.
Elidyr m Welsh, Welsh MythologyVariant of
Elidir (see
Elidur). This form appears in the legend of 'Culhwch and Olwen' belonging to one of Arthur's knights: Elidyr Gyvarwydd.
Elphin m Welsh MythologyPossibly a Welsh cognate of the Gaelic name
Ailpein (see
Alpin). In the Mabinogion, a collection of tales from Welsh myth, he was one of
Arthur's warriors, the son of
Gwyddno Long Shanks... [
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Endovelicus m Celtic MythologyCelt-iberic god in ancient Portugal and spain, probabily an important deity due to its meaning, from celtic
Ende, "more", and
Vell, "better", "more" and "better" would thus have the same meaning as
Optimus, that is, "Excellent"... [
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Ferdia m Irish MythologyFrom
Fer Diad, which is of uncertain meaning. The first element is Gaelic
fear "man"; the second element could be related to
dïas "two persons" ("man of the pair") or an element meaning "smoke" ("man of smoke")... [
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Ferdiad m Irish MythologyIrish name likely meaning "warrior of the pair". In Irish mythology, Ferdiad was the best friend and foster brother of Cú Chulainn, whom he is eventually forced to fight and subsequently killed by.
Finvarra m Irish MythologyFinvarra, also called Finvara, Finn Bheara,Finbeara or Fionnbharr, is the king of the Daoine Sidhe of western Ireland in Irish folklore. In some legends, he is also the ruler of the dead. Finvarra is a benevolent figure, associated with horses, who ensures good harvests and rewards mortals with riches
Forgall m Irish MythologyPerhaps related to Irish
forgella "testifies". In Irish legend he was the father of
Emer, nicknamed "the cunning, dextrous, wily". The Wily Lord of Lusca tried to prevent his daughter marrying
Cúchulainn and, rather than face the champion's wrath, leapt to his death from the ramparts of his fortress.
Fraoch m Irish MythologyMeans "wrath" or "fury" in Irish. Fraoch is a Connacht hero in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology, the hero of the 'Táin Bó Fraoch', Cattle Raid of Fraoch (which has been claimed to be the main source of the English saga of 'Beowulf')... [
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Gwern m Welsh MythologyDerived from Welsh
gwern "alder tree". Gwern is a minor figure in Welsh tradition. He is the son of
Matholwch, king of Ireland, and
Branwen, sister to the king of Britain... [
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Gwion m Welsh Mythology, WelshPossibly related to the Welsh element
gwyn meaning "fair, blessed". This was the original name of
Taliesin, a legendary bard, before he was cast into the "cauldron of knowledge", after which he became Taliesin, bard and seer.
Gwri m Welsh MythologyProbably derived from Proto-Celtic *
wiro- "man" (the source of modern Welsh
gŵr "man, husband"). In the 'Mabinogion', this was the name given by
Teyrnon to the infant
Pryderi.
Latobius m Gaulish MythologyLatobius (Mars Latobius Marmocius) is a Gaulish god known from six inscriptions found at two sites in Austria. During ancient Roman times, he was equated with aspects of Jupiter and Mars.
Liath Luachra f & m Irish MythologyMeans "gray of Luachair" in Irish. It was the name of two characters in the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology, which both appear in
The Boyhood Deeds of Fionn.
Meriadeg m Breton, Breton LegendFrom an old Breton name composed of the elements
mer "sea" and
iatoc "forehead". Conan Meriadeg was the legendary founder of Brittany.
Orba m Irish MythologyAccording to Irish legends and historical traditions, Orba was a son of Éber Finn. He and his brothers Ér, Ferón and Fergna were joint High Kings of Ireland for half a year after they killed their cousins in the Battle of Árd Ladrann... [
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Penn m English, Welsh MythologyMeans "head, top" in Welsh. This was the name of two characters in Welsh legend. It can also come from the English surname which was from a place name meaning "hill" in Old English.
Prydain m Welsh MythologyFrom the word “Prydain” Meaning Britain, this was one of the mythological kings of Britannia, sometimes considered the founder of Britain
Rhun m Welsh, Medieval Welsh, Welsh Mythology, Arthurian RomanceOld Welsh name, possibly derived from Proto-Celtic *
roino- meaning "hill, plain" (the source of Scottish Gaelic
raon meaning "plain, field") or Proto-Celtic *
rnf which meant "secret" and "magic" (the source of Middle Welsh
rin which meant "mystery" and "charm" as well as Modern Welsh
rhin meaning "secret")... [
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Riphath m Biblical, Irish Mythology, Irish, ScottishName of Gomer second-born son in Genesis ch. 10. Irish/Scottish oral tradition (Leber Gabala Eirinn) lists him as the ancestor of the Scots (including the Irish). They too call him the second son of Gomer... [
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Sétanta m Irish Mythology“Given name of the folk hero,
Cúchulainn”. This birth name was imparted by the deity, Lug, prior to the conception of the demigod child by the mortal mother, Deichtine.
Sulien m Breton, Welsh, Celtic MythologyDerived from the Celtic name
Sulgen meaning "born from the sun". This was the name of a Celtic sun god. It was borne by several early saints.
Tethra m Irish MythologyIn Irish myth, king of the Fomorians, as well as the sea god and god of the otherworld. He was killed in the first battle of Mag Tuireadh. Since then he rules Mag Mell.
Viridius m Celtic Mythology (Latinized), Ancient RomanLatinized form of
Viridios, which is of Celtic origin but the meaning is not known for certain. There are theories that it is derived from Proto-Celtic
wird "green", or from Proto-Celtic
wīrjā "truth" combined with
dī- "from, has" (thus meaning "he who has the truth")... [
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Ysbaddaden m Welsh MythologyThe name of a giant and father of
Olwen in the
Mabinogion, a collection of eleven prose stories collated from medieval Welsh manuscripts.... [
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