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
Killean		Boy	Blind
Kilroy		Boy	Son of the red-haired youth
Kim		Boy	Leader of the men; Gold; Woodland
Kimbal		Boy	War leader
Kimball		Boy	War chief
Kimbell		Boy	Leader of war
Kincaid		Boy	Top pass
Kinkade		Boy	He who leads into the battle
Kiralescense		Boy	Baby born with dark complexion
Kirryn		Boy	A dark man; Dark complexion
Konner		Boy	Hound lover
Konnor		Boy	Lover of hounds
Ky		Boy	A water strait; A very narrow passage of water
Kylan		Boy	Narrow strait
Kylar		Boy	Narrows; Channel; Strait
Kyle		Boy	Beloved; Regal woman
Kylemore		Boy	From the great wood
Kylen		Boy	Narrow
Kyler		Boy	Archer; Peaceful
Kylian		Boy	War; Strife
Kyllion		Boy	Victory
Kynan		Boy	Chief
Labelle		Unisex	Beautiful; Elegant; Graceful
Laigh		Boy	Healer
Lann		Boy	The one who is good with a Sword
Lansing		Unisex	Residential area with lagoons
Lee		Boy	Clearing; Meadow
Leera		Unisex	Light; Nimble
Leigh		Boy	Delicate; By the meadow; Clearing;
Leir		Unisex	A ruler or king
Leofel		Boy	Descendent of a lion-like leader
Lesley		Unisex	A fortress made from grey stone
Lez		Boy	Garden of hollies
Lincoln		Boy	Lake; Pool
Lincon		Boy	Name for a town near the lake or pond
Lir		Boy	Celtic name of a mythical king
Litha		Unisex	Gentle; Kind; Summer Solstice
Litugenus		Boy	The one who has a settlement
Logan		Boy	Little hollow
Login		Boy	Little hollow
Loy		Boy	An elderly person with a gray hair; A wise man
Lugotorix		Boy	King of the light
Lynch		Boy	A seaman; A mariner
Lyolf		Boy	A gray elderly man
Mabon		Boy	A knight; Mythical God of youth
Maccus		Boy	Hammer; Great; A variant of the name Magnus
Mack		Boy	Celtic name; A son of
Macklin		Boy	Son of the servant of Eòin
Macklyn		Boy	The son of Flann
Maclain		Boy	The son of John's servant
Maclovio		Boy	Gift of God
Madoc		Boy	A fortunate one; Benefactor's son
Mael		Boy	Chief; Prince
Maelin		Unisex	Strong and independent
Maerin		Boy	One who is bitter
Maeron		Boy	One who is bitter; A variant is Maeryn
Maeryn		Boy	One who is bitter
Maevyn		Unisex	Intoxicating
Malchom		Boy	A servant or devotee of Saint Columbia
Malvinn		Boy	Leader; Chief; Council-friend; Sword friend; A variant is Malvynn
Malvynn		Boy	Leader; Chief; Council-friend; Sword friend; A variant is Malvinn
Marlo		Boy	Remnants of a lake
Marmaduke		Boy	Follower of Maedoc; Fortunate; Good
Marv		Boy	Friend of the sea; Marvelous; Sea lover; A form of Marvin
Marve		Boy	Friend of the sea; Marvelous; Sea lover; A form of Marvin
Marvin		Boy	Sea friend; Sea hill
Marwin		Boy	Friend of the sea; Marvelous; Sea lover; A form of Marvin
Marwynn		Boy	Friend of the sea; Marvelous; Sea lover; A form of Marvin
Maslorius		Boy	A Celtic male name
Matherson		Boy	Like a bear
Mckile		Boy	The son Of Kyle
Mckinley		Boy	Learned ruler
Mellyn		Boy	Tiny, pleasant one
Merlan		Boy	The fortress on the mountain of the ocean
Merlen		Boy	Sea Hill Fort; Small Falcon; A variant of Merlin
Merlinn		Boy	Sea Hill Fort; Small Falcon; A variant of Merlin
Merlynn		Boy	Sea Hill Fort; Small Falcon; A variant of Merlin
Merrell		Boy	Sea Bright; Famous; A variant spelling of Merrill
Mor		Boy	Someone who is exceptional; A great person
Moray		Boy	Settlement by the Sea; From an area near the sea; A derivative from Murray
Naal		Boy	A well-known and highly celebrated birth
Neely		Unisex	The great champion of the nation
Nevan		Boy	Youngest saint; Spiritual person
Nevyn		Boy	The one who does devotion to the saints
Nial		Boy	Champion; Cloud; Passionate
Niall		Boy	Champion; Hero
Nil		Boy	Cloud; Champion
Nion		Unisex	Foam born; Born of foam
Nisien		Boy	A mythical son of Euroswydd
Nolen		Boy	Famous; Celebrity; High class
Nyle		Boy	Infatuation for others; Attracted to others
Nyles		Boy	Son of Neil
Oscon		Boy	An admirer of deer
Owin		Boy	A young and fearless fighter
Pendragon		Boy	Chief Dragon
Phu		Unisex	Abundant; Rich; Wealthy
Piran		Boy	The patron saint of miners
Powell		Boy	Son of Howell; A Welsh surname; Son of the servant of St.Paul
Pwyll		Boy	A male name from the Welsh Mythology, King Pwyll
Qiyana		Unisex	Regal; Powerful; Fearless

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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