This is a list of submitted names in which the language is Celtic.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Arausio m Celtic Mythology, Gaulish MythologyThe name of a local water god, possibly derived from Gaulish
ar-aus(i)o- meaning "temple, cheek", from Proto-Celtic
*far-aws(y)o- literally meaning "in front of the ear". Very little is known about this deity, other than the town of Orange (or
Auranja) being named after them.
Arduinna f Celtic MythologyFrom the Gaulish
arduo- meaning "height". Arduinna was a Celtic goddess of the Ardennes Forest and region, represented as a huntress riding a boar. The name Arduenna silva for "wooded heights" was applied to several forested mountains, not just the modern Ardennes.
Arfon m WelshFrom an ancient name for the region of North West Gwynedd, derived from Welsh
ar "opposite" and
Môn "Anglesey". This has been used as a given name since the late 19th century.
Arghans f CornishCornish, 'silver'. In 17th century Cornwall, ARGENTINE was sometimes used as a Christian name.
Argiotalus m GaulishDerived from Proto-Celtic *
argyos "white" and *
talus "front, forehead".
Arianell f WelshDerived from Welsh
arian "silver" and Middle Welsh
gell "yellow" (which apparently also carried the connotations of "shining", ultimately going back to Proto-Celtic
*gelwo- "yellow; white", compare Old Irish
gel(o) white; fair; shining").... [
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Ariogaisos m Gaulish, HistoryDerived from Gaulish
arios “noble” and
*gaisos “spear”. Ariogaisos (flourished in 2nd century AD) was a ruler of the Quadi, a Germanic tribe, during the Marcomannic War.
Armynel f CornishArmynel was a popular name in 17th century Cornwall. It may be a diminutive of ARMINE, the English form of french ARMAND.
Arnemetia f Celtic MythologyArnemetia's name contains Celtic elements
are, meaning "against, beside," and
nemeton, meaning "sacred grove." Her name is thus interpreted as "she who dwells in the sacred grove," suggesting Arnemetia may be a divine epithet rather than a name in its own right.
Artagan m Scottish GaelicA diminutive of the Gaelic name
Artair, which is thought to mean "bear" or "stone". Also refers to the ancient Celtic word "art" which has three meanings: "a stone", "God" and "noble".
Arthek m CornishDerived from Cornish
arth "bear" (ultimately from Proto-Celtic
*arto- "bear").
Arthen m Medieval WelshDerived from Welsh
arth "bear" (ultimately from Proto-Celtic
*arto- "bear") and
geni "to be born".
Artognou m BrythonicDerived from Proto-Brythonic
*arθ “bear”, ultimately from Proto-Celtic
*artos, and
*gnọw “knowledge”, ultimately from Proto-Celtic
*gnāwos.
Artula f Old CelticArtula is a diminutive from the Gaulish word
artos "bear". It is probably the source of the Latin name
Ursula---in an inscription from Trier a woman called Artula with her daughter Ursula is recorded.
Arvirargus m Old Celtic, LiteraturePossibly a Latinized form of an old Celtic name, composed of the elements
ard "high, paramount" and
rhaig "king". This was the name of a legendary, possibly historical, British king of the 1st century AD... [
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Ataegina f Celtic Mythology, Old CelticThe name of a goddess worshiped by the ancient Iberians, Lusitanians, and Celtiberians. Her name possibly comes from the proto-Celtic
*atte- and
*geno- which together mean "reborn", or else
*ad-akwī- meaning "night".
Athracht f Medieval IrishOf uncertain origin and meaning, this name is usually Anglicized as
Attracta. It was 'the name of an Irish virgin saint, of Ulster origin, who flourished in the 6th century and founded the nunnery of Killaraght, near Lough Gara, Co... [
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Athwenna f CornishAthwenna is the latinized form of ADWYN, the name of the missionary remembered ad Advent, near Camelford. She is said to have been one of the daughters of the semi-historical King Brychan of Wales.
Attalus m GaulishDerived from Gaulish
ate-, itself an intensifying prefix, and
talu- "forehead; front; surface".
Aurddolen f Welsh (Rare)Derived from Welsh
aur meaning "gold" and Welsh
dolen meaning "ring, loop, link, circle". Used as the Welsh form of Goldilocks.
Austol m CornishMeaning unknown. It is the name of a 6th century Cornish Saint.
Aventia f Celtic MythologyAventia was a minor Celtic goddess of waters and springs. Her name is derived from Proto-Germanic
H2euentiH2 "spring".
Averick f ManxManx form of
Aifric, from Gaelic
aith-bhric or
ath-breac meaning "somewhat dappled, speckled". According to 'An Etymological Dictionary of the Gaelic Language' (1896) by Alexander MacBain, the old Gaelic feminine name
Affric belonged to a water nymph in local folklore who gave her name to the river Affric (which itself gave its name to the Scottish glen and loch Affric).
Aveta f Celtic MythologyA Gaulish goddess of birth and midwifery known from figurines and inscriptions found in the area of modern-day France, Germany and Switzerland.... [
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Awel f WelshDirectly taken from Welsh
awel "breeze; wind".
Awen f Breton, WelshDerived from Welsh and Breton
awen "muse; (poetic) inspiration; poetic gift", ulitmately from the Indo-European root
*-uel "to blow (wind)". As a given name it has been in use since the 19th century.
Axrotalus m GaulishGaulish name meaning "high forehead", from the Proto-Celtic elements *
axkros, *
akros "high, noble, great" and *
talus "front, forehead".
Aynia f Irish MythologyAllegedly an Irish fairy queen from Ulster. Her name might be a corruption of Irish
Áine with whom she might be identical.
Azou f BretonMeaning uncertain, possibly derived from a Breton surname meaning "healthy man" or "artisan".
Badb f Irish Mythology, IrishMeans "crow, demon" in early Irish (and may have originally denoted "battle" or "strife"). In Irish myth the Badb was a war goddess who took the form of a crow. She and her sisters, the
Morrígan and
Macha, were a trinity of war goddesses known collectively as the
Morrígna.
Baeddan m Welsh MythologyIn the medieval Welsh tale 'Culhwch and Olwen' this name belongs to the father of Maelwys, one of Arthur's warriors.
Bahee f ManxOf very uncertain origin and meaning. Folk etymology, however, seems to connect this name to both
Margaret and
Biddy.
Báine f & m Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Irish MythologyAn Irish name meaning "whiteness, pallor". In Irish Mythology, Báine was a princess, daughter of Tuathal Techtmar, ancestor of the kings of Ireland. "Cailín na Gruaige Báine" and "Bruach na Carraige Báine" are the names of two traditional Irish songs.... [
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Banna f GaulishDerived from Gaulish
benna "peak, summit". This word also denoted a sort of carriage with four wheels.
Bannus m GaulishDerived from Gaulish
benna "peak, summit". This word also denoted a sort of carriage with four wheels.
Baoigheall m IrishUncertain meaning, but might be connected to Irish
geall "pledge".
Baoth m IrishPerhaps related to
Beathan. It coincides with a Gaelic word meaning "vain, reckless, wanton, foolish". Other forms are
Baothan,
Baoithin/
Beheen and
Baolach... [
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Baothghalach m IrishMeans "foolishly valorous", from the roots
baoth "foolish, vain" and
galach "valorous".
Bauila f GaulishDerived from Gaulish
*baua, ultimately from Proto-Celtic
*baṷā, "dirt, mud".
Beatris f Russian (Rare), Medieval Occitan, Medieval Spanish, Medieval Flemish, Czech (Rare), Breton, Provençal, Romansh, Portuguese (Brazilian)Russian, Breton, Provençal, medieval Spanish and medieval Occitan form of
Beatrix, a Czech and Romansh variant of that name and a Brazilian Portuguese variant of
Beatriz.
Bécuma f Irish MythologyMeans "troubled lady", from Old Irish
bé "woman" and a second element, perhaps
chuma, meaning "grief, sorrow, wound". In Irish legend she was a woman who 'dwelt in the Land of Promise and had an affair with Gaiar, a son of Manannán mac Lir, the sea-god... [
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Behan m IrishIrish origin that derives from "bee" but means "child."
Beira f Literature, Celtic MythologyAnglicized form of
Bheur or
Bhuer perhaps meaning "cutting, sharp, shrill" in Scottish Gaelic, from
Cailleach Bheur "sharp old wife", the name of the Scottish personification of winter, a reference to wintry winds... [
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Belisama f Celtic MythologyBelisama was a goddess worshipped in ancient Gaul and Britain, associated with lakes and rivers, fire, crafts and light, who was identified with
Minerva in the interpretatio romana... [
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Benaël m French, BretonIt might derive from the breton name Gwenael, formed by "gwenn", that means "white", the second part might be "maël", that means "prince", so the meaning is "white prince".
Beollán m Old Irish, Medieval IrishDerived from Old Irish
beoll "(glowing) fire" and the diminutive suffix
-án. Beollán mac Ciarmaic (died 969) was a king of Brega.
Berchan m Irish, FilipinoA well-known saint of the early Irish church was named Berchan the Prophet of Clonsast in King's Co., but often called Brachan by Metathesis. Often used as a surname.
Bétéide f Irish MythologyMeans "wanton lady" in Irish Gaelic, from
bé "woman" and
téide "wantonness" (see
Téide). In Irish legend she is a member of the Tuatha Dé Danann, daughter of the goddess
Flidais and sister of the witch-like Bé Chuille.
Bethóc f Scottish Gaelic, Medieval ScottishDerived from Scottish Gaelic
beatha meaning "life", and therefore is related to the name
Beathag. Most known bearers of this name include Bethóc Ingen mac Maíl Coluim, daughter of Malcolm II, King of Alba, as well as Bethóc, Prioress of Iona, daughter of Somerled, Lord of Argyll.
Beuno m WelshProbably from Welsh
bu "cow" and
-no "knowing". The name of a 7th-century Welsh saint.
Blaa f ManxDerived from Manx
blaa "bloom, flower" (but also "pride, heyday"), this name has been occasionally used as an equivalent of
Flora.
Blanda f GaulishDerived from Gaulish
*blando- "soft, sweet" (referring to speaking with a soft or sweet voice).
Bláth f Medieval IrishDerived from Irish
blath "flower; blossom". This was the name of two virgin saints. It was usually Anglicized as
Flora.
Bleiddudd m Medieval WelshWelsh form of the Brythonic name *
Bledjojüd- meaning "wolf lord", from Proto-Brythonic *
blėð meaning "wolf" (Welsh
blaidd) and *
jʉð meaning "lord" (Welsh
udd).
Bleiz m BretonDerived from Breton
bleiz "wolf; gray" and thus nowadays commonly considered the Breton equivalent of French
Loup, this name was in former times also used as a phonetic approximation to
Blois and given in honor of the Blessed Charles of Blois, Duke of Brittany.... [
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Bleuzenn f BretonOf uncertain origin and meaning. Some academics consider Bleuzenn a Breton cognate of either Welsh
Blodeuyn or Welsh
Blodwen while others consider this name a derivation from Middle Breton
bleuzuenn "flower"... [
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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.
Boduognatos m Old CelticDerived from Celtic
boduus or
boduo(s) "crow" combined with
gnato, which can mean both "knowing, intelligent" and "son."
Boidmal m Old IrishDerived from Old Irish
buaid meaning "victory, profit" and
mál "noble, chief".
Borvo m Celtic MythologyIn Lusitanian and Celtic polytheism, Borvo was a healing deity associated with bubbling spring water.
Boudia f GaulishDerived from Gaulish
boudi- "victory; advantage, profit; loot".
Boudiaca f GaulishDerived from Gaulish
boudi- "victory; advantage, profit; loot".
Boudilatis f GaulishDerived from Gaulish
boudi- "victory; advantage, profit; loot" and
latis "hero", ultimately from Gaulish
lato- "fury, rage".
Braddan m ManxOf debated origin and meaning. While some scholars consider this name a Manx form of
Brendan, others derive it from Manx
braddan "salmon" (ultimately via Irish
bradán).
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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Brangen m Old IrishDerived from the Archaic or Primitive Irish
ᚁᚏᚐᚅᚑᚌᚓᚅᚔ (Branogeni) meaning "raven clan".
Braonán m Old IrishDerived from Old Irish
bráen "rain, moisture, drop" combined with a diminutive suffix.
Braya f Medieval CornishMedieval Cornish name which is said to be derived from Cornish
bregh "brave; fine".
Breaca f Medieval Cornish (Latinized)Latinized form of
Breage, from Cornish
bregh "brave". The 5th-century Cornish saint Breage is also known as Breaca or Bray. Breage is also probably the source of the medieval Cornish name
Braya.... [
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Breacán m IrishDerived from Gaelic
breac "speckled, spotted" combined with a diminutive suffix. This was the name of a 6th-century Irish saint who was famous as a healer.