449 Celtic Baby Boy Names With Meanings

Celtic boy names have a magical and musical feel to them. These names have their origin in Scotland, Wales, Ireland, England, and Northern Spain. Most of the modern Celtic names are unisex with tricky pronunciation. The Celts are the European tribes who occupied a major part of the north of the Alps during the Iron Age and were established in the British Isles during the fourth to second centuries B.C. The Celtic languages, including Gaelic, managed to endure for a more extended period in Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, despite facing invasions from the Romans, Germanic tribes, and Anglo-Saxons (1). Celtic culture, apart from conjuring visions of rocky, green hills in Ireland, brave heroes, and Scottish crags shrouded in ancient tales of battle, also gave birth to several adorable names. These names captivate hearts with their mystical charm and unique meanings. Celtic names found their way into different regions and cultures over time. They have ancestral origins tracing back to Europe, from the Danube to the Rhine and Douro Rivers. Celtic boy names like Aengus and Duncan have powerful meanings. These names have a timeless appeal and transport you to a different era and location. They encompass everything you could desire and are deeply infused with fascinating historical backgrounds.

It comes as no surprise that Celtic names have rocked the baby name charts in the US. Timeless, traditional, and rooted in ancestral heritage, these adorable names have won the hearts of parents through generations. Whether Celtic descendants or not, these names have passed the test of time, earning a top spot on the baby name radar. Here we have listed several common and exotic Celtic baby boy names. If you wish your baby to carry a name reflecting your Celtic Heritage or your love for the culture, find the best name from the below collection.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Gilderoy		Boy	Son of the red head
Gilligan		Boy	Small boy
Gilmore		Boy	Servant of Mary
Gilmour		Boy	Servant of the Virgin Mary
Glen		Boy	From the valley
Glenden		Boy	From the dark glen, From the dark valley
Glendin		Boy	From the dark valley
Glendon		Boy	From the dark glen
Glendyn		Boy	Valley
Glenton		Boy	The man from the valley
Glenwood		Boy	Wood in the valley
Goron		Boy	Hero
Gusti		Unisex	The staff of god; The person who is part of that group who serves God
Gustin		Unisex	The staff of god; The person who is part of that group who serves God
Gusty		Unisex	The staff of god; The person who is part of that group who serves God
Hallow		Unisex	Sacred or holy
Hedrek		Boy	Derived from the Celtic word hedr; Bold
Heremon		Boy	A variation of Herman and Irving
Hines		Boy	Descendant of Eidhin; A derivative of Hynes
Hyden		Unisex	From the hidden valley
Ireland		Unisex	Land of the Irish
Iseult		Boy	Passionate, Enchanting, Legendary
Isolt		Unisex	She who is gazed upon
Jannon		Boy	One with fair hair
Jareth		Boy	A gentle one
Jynx		Unisex	Mysterious; Enigmatic; Unpredictable
Kaca		Unisex	Descendant of the vigilant one
Kace		Unisex	The descendant of the vigilant
Kacey		Boy	Descendant of Cathasach
Kaelan		Boy	Slender
Kaelen		Boy	Slender
Kaelin		Boy	Rejoicer
Kail		Boy	Mighty one
Kailen		Unisex	Slender; Fair
Kane		Boy	Son of Cathán; Warrior
Kanin		Boy	Little ancient one
Karling		Boy	Little champion
Karryghan		Boy	The admired one
Karsen		Boy	A follower of Christ
Kaydin		Unisex	Modern variant of Caden; A companion
Kaylan		Unisex	Slender
Keanan		Boy	Little ancient one; Man; Manly; Brave; Virility; A variant is Keandre
Keandre		Boy	Little ancient one; Man; Manly; Brave; Virility
Keary		Boy	Dark
Keelen		Boy	He is a slender one
Keirnan		Boy	Little; Black-haired
Keiryn		Boy	Black
Keithan		Boy	Wind
Kel		Unisex	Armor; Protector
Kelby		Boy	Dweller at a farm near a stream or well
Kelce		Unisex	From ship island
Kellen		Boy	Strong; Bright-headed; Great warrior
Keller		Boy	Little champion
Kelley		Boy	Warrior; Bright-headed; Born on a farm
Kelly		Boy	Warrior; Wood; Born on a farm
Kelsea		Unisex	Island of ships
Keltonn		Boy	Town of the Celts
Kelvan		Boy	River man
Kelven		Boy	Man from the river
Kelvin		Boy	From the narrow river
Kelvyn		Boy	Man from the narrow river
Kelwin		Boy	From the small river
Kelwyn		Boy	From the slender river
Kely		Boy	Brave warrior
Kemble		Boy	From beside the water pipe
Kenadie		Boy	Helmeted chief
Kendrik		Boy	High Summit; Greatest champion; Royal ruler; Son of Harry; Royal chieftain
Keneth		Boy	Good-looking and a handsome man
Kenneally		Boy	Head of wolf
Kennith		Boy	Fair and fiery; A handsome man
Kenric		Boy	High Summit; Greatest champion; Royal ruler; Son of Harry; Royal chieftain
Kenrich		Boy	Royal ruler, A great champion
Kenrick		Boy	The ruler of royal blood
Kenricks		Boy	Royal ruler
Kenricus		Boy	Brave ruler
Kenriek		Boy	The royal one who rules
Kenrik		Boy	High summit; Greatest champion; Royal ruler; Son of Harry; Royal chieftain
Kenryk		Boy	He is royal and he rules
Kentigern		Boy	The chief lord
Kera		Boy	Brushwood
Kerianne		Boy	Ready for the fight
Kerr		Boy	Little dark
Kerryn		Boy	Dark
Kerwin		Boy	Little black one
Kerwinn		Boy	Dark-skinned
Kesar		Boy	Small black one
Keshen		Boy	God is gracious
Kevan		Boy	He is a gentle child
Kevani		Boy	A gentle child
Keven		Boy	Beloved birth
Kevern		Boy	Handsome youngster
Kevin		Boy	Handsome by birth; Gentle
Kevon		Boy	This child is handsome
Kevyn		Boy	Attractive one
Keyan		Boy	Born of the yew; Wellborn; Noble
Keylor		Unisex	Slender
Keyon		Boy	Born of the yew; Well Born; Noble
Kidd		Boy	Yew wood
Kile		Boy	A place name referring to the narrows
Kileen		Boy	Church; Cell

Infographic: Enchanting Celtic Baby Boy Names With Meanings

Unleash the magic of Celtic heritage with captivating baby boy names. Explore the list of chosen Celtic names, each with a story of mythology and timeless beauty. From the foggy moors of Ireland to the rocky highlands of Scotland, these fascinating names ring with a musical charm that combines ancient traditions with modern flair. Dive into this infographic for a world of captivating choices and discover the perfect name for your little warrior.

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