159 Gaelic Baby Girl Names With Meanings

Elevate your baby girl's name with the magic of Gaelic tradition.

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Gaelic baby girl names are unique and appealing in their own right. It is considered to be the founding language of Scotland and its origins can be traced back to the 10th Century (1). Gaelic language is usually spoken by the Gales who are the indigenous inhabitants of Ireland and Scotland. Gaelic is a group of Celtic languages that comprises Irish, Manx, and Scottish. Though the Gales occupied a small piece of land compared to the mainland, they have played an important part in the history of the nation. Over the centuries, Gaelish culture has been influenced by other cultures that they came in contact with. One of the oldest influences can be traced back to the time of Vikings who conquered and settled among the Gales and led to the formation of the Norse Gaels. Another major influence was after the invasion of Anglo-Normans.

All of these influxes and invasions led to an amalgamation of traditions and cultures. All of the subsequent conquests and invasions lead to modifications of the traditions and customs which had a strong impact on the naming system and the names that were adopted. The Gales were strong and rugged people who scratched a living off the land. They lived in close proximity to nature and even practiced nature worship long before the spread of Christianity. This reverence for nature reflects on the Gaelic names as well.

The Gales are known for their thick accent, kilts, pale skin, icy blue eyes, and pale or red hair. Some of the names that they bestowed upon their children were also self-explanatory and were often based on the physical traits of the child. Some popular Gaelic baby girl names that are still in use are Rosina meaning ‘woman who is like a little rose,’ Ciarran meaning ‘one who is dark and dusky,’ and Darthula meaning ‘beautiful eyes.’ Check out this comprehensive list of names and save a few for future reference.

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Ainsley	Girl	Solitary clearing; One's own meadow
Alanna	Girl	Form of Alana; Filled with beauty and serenity
Blair	Girl	Field; Plain
Kennedi	Girl	Helmet on the head
Kennedy	Girl	Helmeted head
Kyleigh	Girl	Boomerang
Rosina	Girl	Famous or renowned rose
Ailiue	Girl	Diminutive of Ailis
Allanagh	Girl	Variant of Alana; Precious; Serene; Fair abd beautiful maiden
Breena	Girl	Imaginary fairyland

Caeleigh	Girl	Slender
Ceanna	Unisex	Beautiful head
Ceili	Unisex	The one who is slender and a descendant of Caollaidhe
Ceilidh	Unisex	A traditional social gathering
Cerie	Girl	A delicate bird's whistle
Chay	Unisex	A fairy tale
Chevaune	Girl	The gracious God
Ciarran	Girl	One who is dark and dusky
Ciorstaidh	Girl	One who is a follower of Jesus Christ
Codie	Girl	The son of Oda; From the Oda clan

Coleen	Girl	Female; a young woman; a lady
Dacia	Girl	The one from the south
Dallie	Unisex	Delicate
Darra	Girl	Wisdom; Oak tree
Darthula	Girl	Beautiful eyes
Dayle	Unisex	Valley; an assembly
Dedra	Girl	A steady, aging, and versatile being
Deidra	Girl	Sorrowful one; Broken-hearted
Delanie	Girl	From the alder grove
Donalda	Girl	Masters who rule many

Donia	Girl	A person who rules everybody
Dorene	Girl	Stady worker; blonde person
Dymphna	Girl	A little eligible person; Little poet
Dympna	Girl	A little person who is good-natured
Ealasaid	Girl	One who is devoted to God and humanity
Eilidh	Girl	One who emits light
Eireann	Girl	Ireland land; one who belongs from Ireland
Eireen	Girl	A peace-loving and humble-natured being
Emer	Girl	Swift
Emeria	Girl	Someone who is from the North with great beauty and honour

Erian	Girl	Someone from Ireland
Erina	Girl	A feminized form of erin; meaning peace and a poetic way of referring to Ireland
Erinna	Girl	Ireland
Erinne	Girl	Ireland
Erline	Girl	A girl from Ireland
Ethne	Girl	A Gaelic word for fire
Ethney	Girl	Fire
Ethnie	Girl	A feminized word which means fire
Fiachna	Girl	A raven-like woman
Fian	Unisex	Raven

Fineen	Girl	A light-colored child
Fingal	Girl	A fair stranger who is powerful
Firas	Unisex	A lion; Highly insightful and astute
Giorsal	Girl	Having grey hair
Glencora	Girl	Lady of the valley; Heart of the valley
Glynnis	Girl	From the Glen
Hael	Unisex	Halo around the moon
Hormat	Girl	honor
Isla	Girl	Island
Jakodi	Unisex	Oda's child

Kailla	Girl	Narrow
Kalan	Girl	Slender, fair
Kaley	Girl	Delicate; Slender
Kallan	Girl	Powerful in the battle; The water that flows
Kamrin	Girl	Crooked nose
Kari	Unisex	Black-haired one; Free woman; Strong; Tremendous
Kassidy	Girl	She is Clever; She who has curly hair
Kassity	Girl	She is full of love
Kayleigh	Girl	Fair; Pure; Keeper of the keys
Kaylie	Girl	Rare beauty; Slender

Keavy	Girl	She is precious
Keeler	Girl	She is full of grace and beauty
Keeley	Girl	Frail
Keena	Girl	Brave girl or woman
Keeva	Girl	Gentle; Beautiful
Keheley	Girl	She is a slender woman
Keiara	Girl	She has beautiful black hair
Keilee	Girl	She is a warrior and a fighter
Kellynn	Girl	Lean; Little
Kenadee	Girl	Armored head; helmet

Kenedi	Unisex	Helmeted chief
Kenndra	Girl	Understanding; Knoweldge
Kennette	Girl	Fire born
Kenzie	Girl	Fair; Handsome one
Kiandra	Girl	Archaic
Kiandre	Girl	Ancient; Old
Kianna	Girl	Grace of God
Kianne	Girl	Centuries old; Ancient
Kiara	Girl	Bright; Shining; A lady with dusk hair
Kirov	Girl	Black

Kiyle	Girl	Narrows
Koree	Girl	The name means Near a Hollow
Koribella	Unisex	Koribella is mostly used as a surname, means Holder of the Spear
Kyaire	Unisex	Unique; Strong; Confident
Kyelle	Girl	A narrow strait of a water
Leanna	Girl	Light; To twine around; Beautiful woman
Leslee	Girl	A holly tree found in the gardens
Lesli	Girl	A garden where the holly tree grows
Lesly	Girl	Garden of holly
Liadain	Girl	A lady of grey hair

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Gaelic baby girl names reflect the country’s rich culture and history. They have a mystical and magical charm to them. Gaelic names are deeply intertwined with the ancient beliefs and traditions of the people of the land. Though these names have had external influences over the years, a strong undertone of the indigenous people can still be seen. Gaelic baby names are often associated with natural elements or the gods and spirits of old. Some names are also associated with the peculiar physical traits of the person. Do check out our extensive list of Gaelic baby girl names and take your pick.

Infographic: Glittering Gaelic Baby Girl Names With Meanings

Gaels are the local inhabitants of Ireland and Scotland where their native tongue is Gaelic, a branch of Celtic languages. Gaelic baby names pay homage to the unique and rich traditions of this land. So, do you want to bless your daughter with a Gaelic name? Check out the infographic below as we present such names.

enchanting gaelic names for your daughter (infographic)

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are some Gaelic girls' names that mean 'freedom'?

Enda is a Gaelic name that means 'birdlike' or 'one having great freedom of spirit.' In this context, the name symbolizes independence or freedom. Saoirse is another elegant name that means 'liberty' and 'freedom' in Irish Gaelic.

2. What are some Gaelic names that mean 'love'?

Carys is a stylish name derived from the Welsh term caru, which means 'love.' Dafydd is the Welsh form of the name David, which translates to 'uncle' or 'beloved.' Mayra is the Hispanic variant of Myra, which was believed to have been created by rearranging the letters of the Mary, which means 'child that was wished for' or 'beloved.'

References

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The Gaelic Language: Past and Present
https://www.scotland.org/about-scotland/culture/language/the-gaelic-language-past-and-present

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