375 Celtic Baby Boy Names With Meanings

From Aidan to Leigh, discover unique and stylish names curated just for you.

By shikha thakur,MBA•Jun 8, 2023

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Celtic baby names have their origin from Scotland, Wales, Ireland, England and Northern Spain that have a magical and musical feel to them. Most of the modern Celtic names are unisex with a tricky pronunciation. The Celts are the European tribes who occupied a major part of the north of the Alps during Iron age and have established in the British Isles during fourth to second centuries B.C.You will find Celtic names by anyone with ancestral origin in Europe, Danube to the Rhine and also Douro Rivers. Here we have a list of all those fairly common to exotic Celtic baby boy names. If you wish your baby to hold a name reflecting Celtic Heritage, find the best name from the below collection.

Name	性别	Meaning
Aidan	Unisex	Little and Fiery
Allen	Boy	Allen is Little Rock
Bowen	Boy	son of "Owen"
Brian	Boy	A noble man from the hills
Bryan	Boy	A courageous and virtuous man
Cullen	Boy	Handsome boy
Dallas	Boy	Dwelling place
Desmond	Boy	One from South Munster
Donald	Boy	A great chief who rules the world
Fiona	Boy	White or fair (latinised version of fionna)
Mavis	Boy	English - Resembling a small bird
Owen	Boy	A well born, young warrior; noble birth
Quinn	Boy	Intelligent man
Ronan	Boy	To make a promising oath
Sloan	Boy	One with the nature of a warrior, a fighter in heart
Sloane	Boy	He is a warrior in heart
Aart	Boy	Celtic - Stone; bear; German - Thor; The Eagle ; A variant form of Arthur
Adie	Boy	Celtic - Little Fire; Hebrew - Man; Latin - Man from Hadria, dark one
Aengus	Boy	Celtic - One Choice; A variant of name Angus
Aeron	Boy	The tattle or war, a berry fruit
Ailbe	Boy	Celtic: White; A variant of the name is Ailbhe
Alen	Boy	Celtic - Little Rock, Harmony Peace; English - Fair; Noble; Bright; A variant of name Alan;
Allan	Boy	Allan is Little Rock
Allon	Boy	Hebrew - Oak; Gothic - Noble and Ready; Celtic - Little Rock, Harmony, Peace; A variant of name Alan
Alon	Boy	Hebrew - Oak; Gothic - Noble and Ready; Celtic - Little Rock, Harmony, Peace; A variant of name Alan
Alula	Unisex	Embodied with celestial wisdom they are dainty like feather are the first born and full of rushness
Aneurin	Boy	Celtic - High Minded; A variation of name is Aneirin
Annan	Boy	Celtic - From the Brook; Arabic - Slow Actor, Sluggish (not used due to negative meaning)
Anyon	Boy	Celtic - Anvil
Aodh	Boy	Celtic - Fire, Brightness, Splendour; Derived from the element "Aed" which means Fire
Aodhan	Boy	Celtic - Fire, Brightness, Splendour; A variant of the name Aodh
Aonghas	Boy	Celtic - One Choice; A variant of name is Angus
Aonghus	Boy	Celtic - One Choice; A variant of name is Angus
Are	Boy	Celtic - Stone, Bear; Germanic - Thor, The Eagle; A variant of name Arthur
Arlynn	Unisex	One who has lot of aspirations; pledge
Artair	Boy	Bear; very impressive and powerful
Arte	Boy	Celtic - Stone, Bear; Germanic - Thor, The Eagle; A variant of name Arthur
Artek	Boy	Celtic - Stone, Bear; Germanic - Thor, The Eagle; A variant of name Arthur
Arth	Boy	Celtic - Stone, Bear; Germanic - Thor, The Eagle; A variant of name Arthur
Arthek	Boy	An old Cornish name derived from the Celtic word arto, which means bear.
Arther	Boy	Celtic - Stone, Bear; Germanic - Thor, The Eagle; A variant of name Arthur
Artie	Boy	Celtic - Stone, Bear; Greek - Follower of Artemis; A variant of name Arthur
Artis	Boy	Celtic - Stone, Bear; Germanic - Thor, The Eagle; A variant of name Arthur
Arto	Boy	Celtic - Stone, Bear; Germanic - Thor, The Eagle; A variant of name Arthur
Artturi	Boy	Celtic - Stone, Bear; Germanic - Thor, The Eagle; A variant of name Arthur
Artur	Boy	Celtic - Stone, Bear; Germanic - Thor, The Eagle; A variant of name Arthur
Arturs	Boy	Latvian form of Artur, meaning strong as a bear.
Arty	Boy	Celtic - Stone, Bear; Germanic - Thor, The Eagle; A variant of name Arthur
Arzhur	Boy	Bear man
Atre	Boy	Celtic - Stone; bear; German - Thor; The Eagle ; A variant form of Arthur
Atrus	Boy	A Bear man; they are excellent at analyzing
Attie	Boy	Someone who is as strong as a bear
Aty	Boy	They have the power of a Bear
作者	Boy	One who has the strength of a Bear
Author	Boy	An author, a Bear or a stone
Avan	Boy	One who is a little abbot; owner of the world
Avon	Boy	The one who is fertile and is a river
Balfour	Boy	Celtic - Farm Pasture; Balfer and Balfor are variant names
Barry	Boy	Celtic - Fair headed; Spear; Mound; Dune German - Brave; A variant of name Bernard
Bary	Boy	Celtic - Fair headed; Spear; Mound; Dune German - Brave; A variant of name Bernard
Bedwyr	Boy	A variant of Bedivere, a character in Welsh mythology
Beli	Boy	Celtic - Shining One; A variant of name Belenus
Bodiccius	Boy	He who is a great victor
Bowden	Boy	means a hill shaped like a bow or a dweller on top of a hill
Braden	Boy	One who is as sleek as a salmon
Bradene	Boy	One who is as sleek as a salmon; alternate spelling for "Braden"
Braedyn	Unisex	The heir or descendant of Bradan
Brain	Boy	The important part of the body, located in the skull
Brandan	Boy	Sword; a weapon with a sharp blade
Brann	Boy	Raven; a black bird that resembles a crow
Branok	Boy	Cornish name derived from Celtic word brano, which means raven, crow.
Bredon	Boy	Sword; a sharp weapon used for killing
Brenden	Boy	Brave and unafraid
Brendis	Boy	Celtic - Prince; A variant of name Brendan
Brendt	Boy	The top of a hill; a hilltop
Brennen	Boy	One who is brave and unafraid
Brennon	Boy	Celtic - Prince; A variant of name Brendan
Brentley	Boy	A hilltop or a mountain top
Brenton	Boy	A hilltop or the top of a mountain
Brhita	Boy	One who is strong
Brieg	Boy	Derives from the word, meaning bear, stone, disciple
Brigacos	Boy	The high or mighty person
Bryok	Boy	A shortened form of Briafael, meaning mighty prince.
Cairbre	Boy	A Celtic Boy name
Caractacus	Boy	One who is loved
Carantok	Boy	The name is derived from the Celtic word karant, which means friend.
Caratacus	Boy	He is loved and cared for
Cars	Boy	A person who has war like characteristics; a fighter
Casek	Boy	A form of Cadok, meaning battle.
Casworon	Boy	An old Cornish name meaning battle hero.
Catavignus	Boy	A Celtic male name
Catguallaun	Boy	A leader of the Coeling dynastie
Celt	Unisex	A musical and exotic name
Celtic	Unisex	An exotic name for a musical
Chad	Boy	A saint; they protect and are defender
Chadd	Boy	Name of a saint who protects others
Cinuchan	Boy	One who is a chief
Cinuedu	Boy	Person who is a leader, a chief
Cistumucus	Boy	Celtic Boy name, one who is chief
Cleland	Boy	A land that is made up of clay; clayland

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do Celtic baby boy names differ from names of other cultures?

Celtic baby boy names have unique sounds, spellings, and deep connections to Celtic mythology and history. They often carry ancient meanings and reflect the rich cultural heritage of the Celtic people, making them differ from the names of other cultures.

2. Are there any famous historical or cultural figures with Celtic baby boy names?

There are several famous historical and cultural figures with Celtic baby boy names. Arthur, inspired by King Arthur, symbolizes nobility. Finn, from Finn MacCool, represents bravery. Cú Chulainn (born Sétanta), a warrior defending Ulster, embodies strength. Tristan, the Arthurian legend, signifies love and loyalty. Merlin, the enigmatic sorcerer, evokes magic and wisdom. These names carry ancient tales and inspire valor.

3. What are some unique or uncommon Celtic baby boy names?

Some unique and unusual Celtic baby boy names include Tadhg meaning ‘poet,’ Phelan meaning ‘like a wolf,’ Lunn meaning ‘warlike,’ and Ailill meaning ‘beauty.’

4. What Celtic name means freedom?

Saoirse, pronounced SHEER-sha, is a Celtic name that means ‘freedom.’

5. What Celtic names mean gift from God?

The name Sean and its variations and forms Seana, Shawn, Shane, Shani, and Shauna are a few Celtic names that mean ‘Gift from God.’

6. What Celtic boy name means light?

A few Celtic names that mean light include Ailey, Engl, Evelyn, Finn, and Luc.

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