Gaelic baby names
Names from Scotland & Ireland — 6 names with meanings.
Gaelic names — I (1)
Gaelic names — FAQs
What are the most popular Gaelic baby names?
The most popular Gaelic names include Brian, Colin, Douglas, Ian, Kenneth, Kyle. There are 6 Gaelic names in total, with 6 boy names and 0 girl names.
What are popular Gaelic boy names?
Popular Gaelic boy names include Brian ("strong, virtuous"), Colin ("young creature"), Douglas ("dark river"), Ian ("God is gracious"), Kenneth ("born of fire"), Kyle ("narrow, strait"). These names are traditionally used in Scotland & Ireland.
What are popular Gaelic girl names?
Popular Gaelic girl names include many beautiful traditional choices.
Where do Gaelic names come from?
Gaelic names originate from Scotland & Ireland.
What do Gaelic names typically mean?
Gaelic names often carry meanings related to: born of fire, strong, virtuous, dark river, narrow, strait, God is gracious. Each name's specific meaning is listed on its detail page.
Are Gaelic names popular in other countries?
Gaelic names are traditionally used in Scotland & Ireland and have been adopted in many countries that share cultural, religious or historical connections.
What are unique and rare Gaelic names?
For rare Gaelic names that stand out, consider: Brian, Colin, Douglas, Ian, Kenneth, Kyle. Less common Gaelic names often carry the same deep cultural meaning while being more distinctive.
How do you pronounce Gaelic names?
Gaelic names can have pronunciation patterns unfamiliar to English speakers. Each name's pronunciation guide is shown on its individual page.