Looking for a baby name with a difference? Why not take inspiration from history and have a look at these beautiful Celtic titles.
The Celts were an ancient civilization spread across a large region of Europe, and though they were never united by a common political figure, the various groups had many cultural and linguistic similarities.
So whether you’re looking to pay homage to your ancestry, or are simply fascinated by ancient cultures, these names might be the ones for you.
For boys
Anwyl – pronounced AENWihL
Meaning “beloved,” Anwyl just rolls off the tongue.
Cahal – pronounced CAH-hul
Meaning “strong in battle,” this is the perfect name for a little soldier.
Gildas – pronounced GIY-LDaes
Meaning “servant of god.”
Hueil – pronounced Huel
The son of Caw in Celtic mythology.
Irvyn
Meaning “sea friend,” this is perfect for a little water baby.
Kendhal
Meaning “from the bright valley.”
Nisien
The son of Euroswydd in Celtic mythology.
Naoise – pronounced NEE-sha
A warrior from Celtic myth.
Turi
Meaning “bear.”
Venetia
Meaning “blessed.”
Weylyn
Meaning “son of the wolf.”
Names for girls
Aoife – pronounced EE-fa
A great warrior woman from celtic myth.
Cinnia – pronounced Sihn-iyah
Meaning “beauty.”
Erea
Meaning “from Ireland.”
Ione – pronounced eye-OWE-nee
Meaning “from the king’s island.”
Lavena
Meaning “joy.”
Orla
Meaning “golden princess”.
Maeve – pronounced mayv
She who intoxicates.
Yseult – pronounced ee-solt
Meaning “fair.”
Muriel
Meaning “shining sea.”
