Celtic baby names with meanings
Celtic names from the Gaelic and Brythonic traditions carry ancient wisdom and natural beauty — names like Aiden, Brianna, Finley and Rowan, loved far beyond their homeland. This page collects 48 Celtic names — 24 for boys, 24 for girls and 0 for unisex — with every meaning and gender shown at a glance, so you can shortlist the ones that speak to you.
Among the most popular Celtic boy names are Arthur, Bran, Cormac, Ewan, while top girl picks include Brianna, Carys, Gwendolyn, Meredith. Names are ordered by popularity rank, with classics and rising favourites mixed together.
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Popular Celtic names
The most popular Celtic names first, with meaning, origin and gender for easy comparison.
| Name | Meaning | Origin | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur | Noble bear | Celtic | boy |
| Bran | Raven | Celtic | boy |
| Cormac | Charioteer, raven son | Celtic | boy |
| Ewan | Born of the yew tree | Celtic | boy |
| Gareth | Gentle, civilized | Celtic | boy |
| Griffin | Strong lord, griffin | Celtic | boy |
| Rhys | Ardor, passionate | Celtic | boy |
| Brianna | Noble, strong | Celtic | girl |
| Carys | Love, beloved | Celtic | girl |
| Gwendolyn | Fair brow | Celtic | girl |
| Meredith | Great ruler, sea lord | Celtic | girl |
| Rhiannon | Great queen, divine | Celtic | girl |
| Rowena | White, fair, joyful | Celtic | girl |
| Seren | Star | Celtic | girl |
| Aedan | Little fire | Celtic | boy |
| Brennan | Little raven, sorrow | Celtic | boy |
| Cadmus | Dragon teeth, founder | Celtic | boy |
| Caradoc | Beloved, amiable | Celtic | boy |
| Conlan | Strong wolf, hero | Celtic | boy |
| Dylan | Son of the sea | Celtic | boy |
| Egan | Little fire | Celtic | boy |
| Evan | God is gracious | Celtic | boy |
| Gavin | White hawk, battle hawk | Celtic | boy |
| Glyndwr | Valley water | Celtic | boy |
| Kerrigan | Dark haired | Celtic | boy |
| Llewellyn | Leader, lion-like | Celtic | boy |
| Mael | Prince, chief | Celtic | boy |
| Owen | Born of the yew tree | Celtic | boy |
| Padraig | Nobleman | Celtic | boy |
| Riley | Courageous, valiant | Celtic | boy |
| Tristan | Sad, sorrowful, knight | Celtic | boy |
| Aisling | Dream, vision | Celtic | girl |
| Brangwen | Dark and pure, blessed raven | Celtic | girl |
| Branwen | Blessed raven | Celtic | girl |
| Cadence | Rhythm, flow | Celtic | girl |
| Ceridwen | Blessed poetry | Celtic | girl |
| Cordelia | Heart, daughter of the sea | Celtic | girl |
| Eira | Snow | Celtic | girl |
| Elowen | Elm tree | Celtic | girl |
| Iona | Island, blessed isle | Celtic | girl |
| Kerensa | Love | Celtic | girl |
| Megan | Pearl | Celtic | girl |
| Morwenna | Waves of the sea | Celtic | girl |
| Nerys | Lady | Celtic | girl |
| Rosalind | Beautiful rose | Celtic | girl |
| Shona | God is gracious | Celtic | girl |
| Sulis | Sun goddess | Celtic | girl |
| Winifred | Blessed peace, friend | Celtic | girl |
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Celtic baby names FAQ
What are popular Celtic baby boy names?
Popular Celtic boy names include Arthur, Bran, Cormac, Ewan. There are 24 Celtic boy names in our collection, each with its meaning and origin shown in the table below.
What are popular Celtic baby girl names?
Popular Celtic girl names include Brianna, Carys, Gwendolyn, Meredith. You will find 24 Celtic girl names in the list below, sorted by popularity with meanings included.
What does Celtic origin mean in baby names?
Celtic names from the Gaelic and Brythonic traditions carry ancient wisdom and natural beauty — names like Aiden, Brianna, Finley and Rowan, loved far beyond their homeland.