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.
| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Girl | Solitary clearing; One's own meadow | |
| | Girl | Form of Alana; Filled with beauty and serenity | |
| | Girl | Field; Plain | |
| | Girl | Helmet on the head | |
| | Girl | Helmeted head | |
| | Girl | Boomerang | |
| | Girl | Famous or renowned rose | |
| | Girl | Diminutive of Ailis | |
| | Girl | Variant of Alana; Precious; Serene; Fair abd beautiful maiden | |
| | Girl | Imaginary fairyland | |
| | Girl | Slender | |
| |  Unisex | Beautiful head | |
| | Unisex | The one who is slender and a descendant of Caollaidhe | |
| | Unisex | A traditional social gathering | |
| | Girl | A delicate bird's whistle | |
| | Unisex | A fairy tale | |
| | Girl | The gracious God | |
| | Girl | One who is dark and dusky | |
| | Girl | One who is a follower of Jesus Christ | |
| | Girl | The son of Oda; From the Oda clan | |
| | Girl | Female; a young woman; a lady | |
| | Girl | The one from the south | |
| | Unisex | Delicate | |
| | Girl | Wisdom; Oak tree | |
| | Girl | Beautiful eyes | |
| | Unisex | Valley; an assembly | |
| | Girl | A steady, aging, and versatile being | |
| | Girl | Sorrowful one; Broken-hearted | |
| | Girl | From the alder grove | |
| | Girl | Masters who rule many | |
| | Girl | A person who rules everybody | |
| | Girl | Stady worker; blonde person | |
| | Girl | A little eligible person; Little poet | |
| | Girl | A little person who is good-natured | |
| | Girl | One who is devoted to God and humanity | |
| | Girl | One who emits light | |
| | Girl | Ireland land; one who belongs from Ireland | |
| | Girl | A peace-loving and humble-natured being | |
| | Girl | Swift | |
| | Girl | Someone who is from the North with great beauty and honour | |
| | Girl | Someone from Ireland | |
| | Girl | A feminized form of erin; meaning peace and a poetic way of referring to Ireland | |
| | Girl | Ireland | |
| | Girl | Ireland | |
| | Girl | A girl from Ireland | |
| | Girl | A Gaelic word for fire | |
| | Girl | Fire | |
| | Girl | A feminized word which means fire | |
| | Girl | A raven-like woman | |
| | Unisex | Raven | |
| | Girl | A light-colored child | |
| | Girl | A fair stranger who is powerful | |
| | Unisex | A lion; Highly insightful and astute | |
| | Girl | Having grey hair | |
| | Girl | Lady of the valley; Heart of the valley | |
| | Girl | From the Glen | |
| | Unisex | Halo around the moon | |
| | Girl | honor | |
| | Girl | Island | |
| | Unisex | Oda's child | |
| | Girl | Narrow | |
| | Girl | Slender, fair | |
| | Girl | Delicate; Slender | |
| | Girl | Powerful in the battle; The water that flows | |
| | Girl | Crooked nose | |
| | Unisex | Black-haired one; Free woman; Strong; Tremendous | |
| | Girl | She is Clever; She who has curly hair | |
| | Girl | She is full of love | |
| | Girl | Fair; Pure; Keeper of the keys | |
| | Girl | Rare beauty; Slender | |
| | Girl | She is precious | |
| | Girl | She is full of grace and beauty | |
| | Girl | Frail | |
| | Girl | Brave girl or woman | |
| | Girl | Gentle; Beautiful | |
| | Girl | She is a slender woman | |
| | Girl | She has beautiful black hair | |
| | Girl | She is a warrior and a fighter | |
| | Girl | Lean; Little | |
| | Girl | Armored head; helmet | |
| | Unisex | Helmeted chief | |
| | Girl | Understanding; Knoweldge | |
| | Girl | Fire born | |
| | Girl | Fair; Handsome one | |
| | Girl | Archaic | |
| | Girl | Ancient; Old | |
| | Girl | Grace of God | |
| | Girl | Centuries old; Ancient | |
| | Girl | Bright; Shining; A lady with dusk hair | |
| | Girl | Black | |
| | Girl | Narrows | |
| | Girl | The name means Near a Hollow | |
| | Unisex | Koribella is mostly used as a surname, means Holder of the Spear | |
| | Unisex | Unique; Strong; Confident | |
| | Girl | A narrow strait of a water | |
| | Girl | Light; To twine around; Beautiful woman | |
| | Girl | A holly tree found in the gardens | |
| | Girl | A garden where the holly tree grows | |
| | Girl | Garden of holly | |
| | Girl | A lady of grey hair | |
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.
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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
- The Gaelic Language: Past and Present
https://www.scotland.org/about-scotland/culture/language/the-gaelic-language-past-and-present
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