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Keltie

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Pronounced KEL-tee /ˈkɛl.ti/Medium

Meaning: A Scottish name from the place name Keltie (near Callander and elsewhere in Perthshire), broadly linked to 'Celtic.' Crisp and rooted.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp Scottish name: Keltie means 'Celtic,' from a place name (said 'KEL-tee'). Rooted and rare.

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Origin LowScottish

MeaningA Scottish name from the place name Keltie (near Callander and elsewhere in Perthshire), broadly linked to 'Celtic.' Crisp and rooted.

U.S. rank (2024)#16425 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 92

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Keltie comes from a Scottish place name (near Callander in Perthshire) and reads as 'Celtic.' Crisp and heritage-rooted, it is rare in the U.S. (said 'KEL-tee').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely. Extremely rare, crisp, and rooted.

Did you know? Keltie is a Scottish name drawn from a Perthshire place name and linked broadly to 'Celtic' -- a crisp, rooted choice, which we note honestly (said 'KEL-tee').

Overall data confidence 40%

References -- Keltie — Scottish place/word name -- noted honestly. audio_use_respelling false.

Variations

KeltyKelteyKeltie

Nicknames

KelKelty

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keltie mean?

Keltie is a Scottish name from a Perthshire place name, linked broadly to 'Celtic.'

How do you pronounce Keltie?

It's said KEL-tee /ˈkɛl.ti/ -- two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Keltie a boy or girl name?

Keltie is a girl's name.

How popular is Keltie?

Keltie is an extremely rare name in the U.S.