290 Celtic Baby Girl Names With Meanings

Celtic language is the language of the Celts, an Indo-European ethnolinguistic European group that shares cultural similarities with Europe. Celtic baby girl names originate in a long-standing, rich cultural history and mythology of this culture. These magnificent names, each with profound symbolic meanings steeped in nature, values, and mystical lore, have been given to us by this ancient civilization, which originated in the British Isles and other areas of Western Europe.

Celtic baby names are a mixture of Irish, Gaelic, Scottish, and Welsh names and have a uniquely timeless and magical feel. These names typically closely resemble nature and the elements, which speaks to the Celts' profound respect for their natural environment. Celtic naming patterns frequently derive their inspiration from mythical and legendary individuals, which is another important characteristic. In honor of the strong female characters from Celtic mythology, names like Rhiannon (a Welsh deity), Brigid (an Irish goddess), and Aine (a fairy queen in Irish folklore) are common (1).

Additionally, virtues or desirable traits are usually encapsulated in Celtic names; Aife implies beauty. These names are more than just labels; they are potent wishes or goals parents give their girls. In addition, it is typical in the Celtic culture to give females the names of their maternal grandparents, maintaining the matriarchal lineage. It's a tribute to their ancestry and a way to pay respect to the earlier generations. However, contemporary Celtic naming customs have developed, absorbing more diverse influences while holding onto their distinctive charm. As a result, we witness a lovely blending of old and modern tendencies.

Celtic baby girl names offer various evocative, distinctive, and culturally significant possibilities. They represent the Celts' close ties to nature, reverence for mythical characters, and appreciation of virtues. We present some elegant and charming Celtic names to help you select the best one for your little princess.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Kylene		Girl	Little piece of land
Kyley		Girl	She who has won
Kylin		Girl	Victory woman
Kylise		Girl	She who won; Victorious one
Kylyne		Girl	Philosophical, narrow-minded, and charming individual
Kylynn		Girl	A name for a sweet and spiritual person
Kyna		Girl	Intelligent
Labelle		Unisex	Beautiful; Elegant; Graceful
Lanis		Girl	Little rock; The one who is peaceful
Lansing		Unisex	Residential area with lagoons
Leera		Unisex	Light; Nimble
Leir		Unisex	A ruler or king
Lesley		Unisex	A fortress made from grey stone
Litha		Unisex	Gentle; Kind; Summer Solstice
Locklyn		Girl	Land of the lakes
Lynet		Girl	A graceful and mild person
Mackenna		Girl	Fiery love; Born from fire
Maelin		Unisex	Strong and independent
Maetta		Girl	One who is dedicated to God; Mars
Maevyn		Unisex	Intoxicating
Mariel		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Beloved
Mariely		Girl	One who is bright as a sea
Marvina		Girl	A renowned friend
Mckenna		Girl	Son of Cionnaith
Mearna		Girl	A woman of tender character
Merlyn		Girl	Sea fortress
Morgance		Girl	Sea; Edge; Circle; Completion; Bright; White sea dweller; Great and bright
Nalia		Girl	Successful; Full of grace
Nareena		Girl	Refraining from action
Neely		Unisex	The great champion of the nation
Nevanthi		Girl	A spiritual lady; Holy lady
Nevina		Girl	One who prises the saint
Nia		Girl	Goal; Determination; Purpose
Nion		Unisex	Foam born; Born of foam
Oonagh		Girl	Lamb; Pure
Phu		Unisex	Abundant; Rich; Wealthy
Piritta		Girl	Exalted one; Strong and protective; To help; A variant of Birgit
Pirjo		Girl	Exalted one; Strong and protective; To help; A variant of Birgit
Pirkko		Girl	Exalted one; Strong and protective; To help; A variant of Birgit
Puspamanjari		Girl	A girl who is like the flower bud
Qiyana		Unisex	Regal; Powerful; Fearless
Quen		Unisex	Mountain pass; To close out; To turn off
Ragan		Girl	Little Ruler; Kingly; A variant of Regan
Reganne		Girl	Little Ruler; Regal; Descendant of Riagan
Reilynn		Girl	A courageous, valiant woman
Rhianna		Girl	Great queen; Goddess
Rhiannon		Girl	Great queen; Great goddess
Rhienne		Girl	A little Queen, a baby Queen
Riana		Girl	A queen who is compared to a Goddess
Riann		Girl	A Queenly one
Rianna		Girl	Descendant of Rian; Great queen; A derivative of the name Rhianna
Rianne		Girl	An excellent, skillful Queen,; A Goddess
Riannon		Girl	A skillful, great Queen
Rianorix		Girl	A great Queen of all Kings
Riona		Girl	Queen
Ronat		Girl	Celtic - Resembling a Seal
Rosmerta		Girl	A Goddess of fertility and abundance
Rowin		Unisex	Little redhead; Descendant of the red-head
Sadb		Girl	A sweet and goodly person
Sadbh		Girl	A good and sweet woman
Samus		Girl	A person who supplants
Saren		Unisex	Strict; Exact
Scotland		Unisex	Land of the Scots
Shailey		Girl	A woman who is admirable
Shanara		Girl	Magical; Regal; Enchanting
Shannara		Unisex	Magical; Mystical; Enchanting
Shaunna		Girl	God's gift
Shona		Girl	Fem; A form of John
Sirona		Unisex	Celtic Goddess associated with healing and wolves
Sorrel		Unisex	reddish-brown color
Sprite		Unisex	A small mythical creature; A computer graphics object
Tahra		Girl	Planet where we leave; The Earth
Tarai		Girl	Celtic name; The hill
Tarrah		Girl	The hill
Tarron		Unisex	Strong and bold leader
Tege		Girl	Pretty little thing
Teigan		Unisex	Little poet; Beautiful
Tenille		Girl	She who brings light
Teranika		Girl	Victory of the Earth
Terin		Girl	Variant of Erin; Ireland
Thames		Girl	The dark one; A river in England
Tiona		Girl	A fairy queen; A deity
Torrin		Girl	Who is from the craggy hills
Tristan		Unisex	Sad; Melancholy
Tristana		Girl	One who is sad or sorrowful
Trysten		Unisex	Noise; Tumult
Valan		Unisex	Mysterious; Strong; Brave
Wood		Unisex	Strong, natural, resilient
Zaley		Unisex	Sea strength; Genre of music of the Zarma and Songhay people of Niger
Zenevieva		Girl	White wave

Infographic: Pretty And Powerful Celtic Girl Names

Celts were among the oldest inhabitants of the British Isles. They had a rich culture, remnants of which we still see in several names from the region. These names are charming and brimming with energy, making them perfect for your daughter. Read this infographic and pick the perfect Celtic name for your daughter.

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