Gaelic Baby Names
110 Gaelic names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Explore 110 baby names with a gaelic feel. Every name links to a full page with its sourced meaning, origin, popularity chart, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation. Names are listed most-popular first.
Gaelic Girl Names
Rory#230 in the U.S.Red king; red-haired rulerAlanna#280 in the U.S.Dear child; fair, bright; little rockMurphy#397 in the U.S.Anglicization of Irish Ó Murchadha, from murchadh meaning sea warrior, combining muir (sea) andLogan#402 in the U.S.From Scottish Gaelic lagan meaning little hollow or little cave, a topographic surname turned gMckenna#410 in the U.S.Anglicization of Irish and Scottish Gaelic Mac Cionaodha meaning son of Cionaodh; the name CionFinley#415 in the U.S.Anglicization of Gaelic Fionnlagh, from fionn meaning fair, white or bright and laogh meaning wFiona#470 in the U.S.From Scottish Gaelic 'fionn' meaning white or fair; coined or popularized as a given name by ScMckenzie#576 in the U.S.Anglicised from Mac Coinnich meaning 'son of Coinneach', with Coinneach itself meaning 'fair onKyla#580 in the U.S.Feminine form of Kyle, from Scottish Gaelic caol meaning 'narrow' or 'strait'; also sometimes cMakenna#593 in the U.S.Variant of McKenna, from Irish Gaelic Mac Cionaodha meaning 'son of Cionaodh' (a personal name Campbell#617 in the U.S.From Scottish Gaelic Caimbeul, composed of cam ('crooked,' 'bent') and beul ('mouth'), meaning Keira#622 in the U.S.Anglicised feminine form of Ciara (Irish) or Ceilidh-influenced form, from Irish Gaelic ciar meEileen#654 in the U.S.Irish and Scottish Gaelic anglicization of Eibhlín, itself from the Old Norse Aveline or from tKinley#692 in the U.S.Fair warrior or white warrior; from the Scottish Gaelic Mac Fionnlaigh, combining fionn (fair, Makenzie#700 in the U.S.Child of the fair one; from Scottish Gaelic Mac Coinnich (son of Coinneach), where Coinneach meMckinley#714 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Gaelic Mac Fionnlaigh, meaning 'son of Finlay,' where Finlay derives froRyan#715 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Irish Ó Riain or Mac Riain, from the Old Irish name Rían, possibly a dimKenzie#736 in the U.S.Short form of Mackenzie, from the Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Coinnich, meaning 'son of CoinneaKeyla#821 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant of Kayla, which blends the Hebrew name Michaela (who is like God) andSaoirse#1036 in the U.S.Freedom, liberty; from Irish Gaelic saoirse (freedom)Shay#1158 in the U.S.Gift; from Irish Gaelic séaghdha (admirable, fine) or from Hebrew shay (gift)Shea#1187 in the U.S.Admirable; from Irish Gaelic Séaghdha (admirable, fine); or from the shea tree (Vitellaria paraKailey#1284 in the U.S.Slender, fair; variant of KayleighAira#1288 in the U.S.Air, breath; possibly related to Eire (Ireland)Kynlee#1317 in the U.S.Royal meadow; from the Gaelic kin (head, chief) and Old English leah (clearing)Ciara#1361 in the U.S.Dark-haired, dark beautyAilyn#1378 in the U.S.Beautiful, radiant; bird of beautyKaylin#1429 in the U.S.Slender, gentle; from Gaelic caolCallan#3047 in the U.S.Anglicisation of the Irish and Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Cathaláin, from cathál meaning battlKaily#3091 in the U.S.Slender, fair; a modern spelling variant of Kaylee, from the Irish Gaelic caol (slender) or a vBrea#3120 in the U.S.Hill or high place; from Irish Gaelic bri or brí meaning hill, high place, or noble — a variantMuriel#3198 in the U.S.From the Old Irish and Scottish Gaelic name Muirgeal or Muireall, composed of muir (sea) and geRian#3202 in the U.S.Irish form of Ryan, from Old Irish Rían, derived from the root rí (king) with a diminutive suff
Gaelic Boy Names
Logan#53 in the U.S.Little hollow; small cove; from Scottish Gaelic lagan (little hollow in a hill), diminutive of Cameron#76 in the U.S.Crooked nose; from Scottish Gaelic camshron (cam: crooked + sron: nose)Callan#190 in the U.S.Descendant of Cathalán; battle-mightyRory#199 in the U.S.Red king; from Irish Gaelic Ruaidhri (ruadh: red + ri: king)Callahan#227 in the U.S.Lover of churches; descendant of CeallachánRonan#247 in the U.S.Little seal; seal cubMalcolm#272 in the U.S.Devotee or servant of Saint ColumbaLennox#289 in the U.S.From Levenach; the elm-tree placeKenneth#294 in the U.S.Born of fire; handsomeSullivan#314 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish surname O Suilleabhain, from 'suil' (eye) and a diminutive suffix, tFinley#333 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Scottish Gaelic Fionnlagh, from 'fionn' (fair, white) and 'laogh' (hero, wColin#343 in the U.S.In Scottish Gaelic, Colin is a diminutive of Cailean (young dog, youth, or pup). In English usaDesmond#376 in the U.S.From the Irish territorial name Deas-Mhumhan meaning South Munster; later used as a given name Kieran#389 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Irish Ciarán, from ciar meaning dark or black, with a diminutive suffix; theKillian#418 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Irish Cillian or Cillín, possibly from ceall meaning church or from ceallachSean#489 in the U.S.Irish form of John, from Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'Yahweh is gracious' or 'God is gracious'; oCillian#507 in the U.S.From Old Irish Cellach or Cillín, derived from cill meaning 'church' with a diminutive suffix, Callen#516 in the U.S.Variant of Calan or Cailan, from Scottish/Irish Gaelic cath (battle) + lann (land, enclosure) oKylan#579 in the U.S.Variant of Kyle, from Scottish Gaelic caol meaning 'narrow' or 'strait,' referring to a narrow Kyren#584 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Kieran or Kyran, from Irish Gaelic Ciarán, a diminutive of ciar meaning 'Caiden#602 in the U.S.Variant of Caden, itself a variant of Kaden or Aidan, from Irish Gaelic Aodhán, a diminutive ofLachlan#606 in the U.S.From Scottish Gaelic Lachlann, originally a term for Scandinavia or the land of the lochs (fjorKeegan#621 in the U.S.Anglicised form of the Irish Gaelic surname Mac Aodhagáin, meaning 'son of Aodhagán,' a diminutKylian#624 in the U.S.Variant of Killian, the anglicised form of Irish Gaelic Cillian, possibly from ceall ('church,'Madden#676 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Madáin, from Irish Gaelic madán meaning little dog or hounDonald#690 in the U.S.Ruler of the world; from Scottish Gaelic Domhnall, combining domhan (world) and all (rule, mighMac#696 in the U.S.Son of; from Scottish Gaelic and Irish Mac, the prefix meaning 'son of' in Gaelic patronymic suMurphy#754 in the U.S.Sea warrior; sea battler; from Irish Gaelic Ó Murchadha (descendant of Murchadh: muir sea + catCampbell#764 in the U.S.Crooked mouth; wry-mouthed; from Scottish Gaelic caimbeul (cam: crooked + beul: mouth)Lennon#808 in the U.S.Little cloak; or lover; from Irish Gaelic Ó Leannáin (descendant of Leannán), from leann (cloakKylen#879 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Kyle, from Scottish Gaelic caol meaning narrow, strait, or channel; the -Alistair#897 in the U.S.Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros, composed of alexein (to defend, proteKael#903 in the U.S.Modern form of the Irish Gaelic name Caol meaning slender or narrow; also used as a variant of Brodie#963 in the U.S.Ditch or muddy place; from Scottish Gaelic brothaigh (ditch, muddy place) or possibly from brodAden#997 in the U.S.Little fire; from Irish Gaelic Aodhan (little fire), a diminutive of Aodh (fire); or from ArabiBrendan#1009 in the U.S.Prince; brave; from Irish Gaelic Breandán, from Brittonic brenhin (king, prince) or from Welsh Kilian#1050 in the U.S.Little church; or bright-headed; from Irish Gaelic Cillian, from cill (church) with a diminutivBrennan#1054 in the U.S.Sorrow; teardrop; from Irish Gaelic Ó Braonáin (descendant of Braonán, from braon: teardrop, soKelvin#1080 in the U.S.From the River Kelvin in Glasgow, Scotland; of Gaelic origin, possibly from caol abhainn (narroGordon#1089 in the U.S.Great hill; spacious fort; from Scots Gaelic Gordan, from a Berwickshire place name, possibly fDuncan#1102 in the U.S.Dark warrior; brown warrior; from Scottish Gaelic Donnchadh (donn: brown, dark + cath: battle, Brecken#1128 in the U.S.Speckled; freckled; possibly from Scottish/Irish Gaelic breac (speckled, freckled) with a -en sCullen#1129 in the U.S.Holly; descendant of Cuilinn; from Irish Gaelic Cuilinn (holly tree) with Ó (descendant of) preBowie#1206 in the U.S.Blond; yellow-haired; from Scottish Gaelic buidhe (yellow, golden, blond) — the same root as thKeenan#1215 in the U.S.Ancient; little ancient one; from Irish Gaelic Cianán (little Cian: ancient, enduring)Cormac#1254 in the U.S.Son of the chariot; charioteerRian#1262 in the U.S.Little king; descendant of the kingEan#1368 in the U.S.God is gracious; Gaelic form of JohnNiam#1439 in the U.S.Bright, radiant, of golden beautySeamus#1450 in the U.S.He who supplants, grips the heelTeagan#1462 in the U.S.Little poet; poet's offspringKallen#1469 in the U.S.Pure, slender; mighty warriorAidyn#2333 in the U.S.Little fire; fiery one; Y-spelling variant of Aidan, from Irish Gaelic Aodhan (diminutive of AoCamren#2338 in the U.S.Crooked nose; a spelling variant of Cameron, from Scottish Gaelic camshron (cam: crooked + sronKamren#2350 in the U.S.Crooked nose; from Scottish Gaelic camshron (cam: crooked + sron: nose) — a spelling variant ofNolen#2353 in the U.S.Champion; noble; from Irish Gaelic Nuallain (descendant of Nuall: famous, noble, champion)Adair#2363 in the U.S.Oak ford; from Scottish/Irish Gaelic Ath Dara (ford of the oak tree)Alastair#2364 in the U.S.Defender of men; Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander (Greek Alexandros: alexein to defend + aner/Cael#2369 in the U.S.Slender; victorious people; from Irish Gaelic Cael (slender, narrow) or a variant of Caelum (LaBraeden#2389 in the U.S.Salmon; descendant of Bradán; from Irish Gaelic Bradan (salmon) — a spelling variant of Braden/Braiden#2390 in the U.S.Salmon; from Irish Gaelic bradan (salmon) — a -aiden spelling variant of Braden/BraydenKonner#2425 in the U.S.Lover of hounds; strong-willed; K-spelling variant of Connor, from Irish Gaelic Conchobhar (conRoran#2430 in the U.S.Little red one; possibly from Irish Gaelic Roran (a diminutive form related to ruadh: red) or aFerris#2446 in the U.S.Rocky spur; iron; from Scottish Gaelic Fearghus (man + choice/strength) anglicized as Ferris, oNilan#2977 in the U.S.Champion or winner; an anglicization of the Irish Gaelic Niallán, a diminutive of Niall meaningLeslie#3016 in the U.S.Garden of hollies; grey fortressRooney#3079 in the U.S.Irish surname from Gaelic Ó Ruanaidh, meaning descendant of Ruanaidh, from ruanaidh meaning herKiernan#3119 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Ciarnaigh, meaning 'descendant of Ciarán,' from Gaelic cKailen#3182 in the U.S.Variant of Caelan/Kaylen from Irish caol meaning 'slender, narrow, thin'Tadhg#3198 in the U.S.Poet, philosopher; a person skilled in verse and learningEwen#3229 in the U.S.Scottish form of Gaelic Eógan, usually read as 'born of the yew tree'; related to Ewan and EoghNevin#3359 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Gaelic Naomhín, 'little saint', via surnames like MacNevinBlane#3521 in the U.S.From Gaelic Bláán — possibly 'yellow' or 'slender' — borne by an early Scottish saint; a spelliConall#3610 in the U.S.From Irish/Gaelic Conall — con, 'hound/wolf', plus a 'strong' element — 'strong wolf, mighty hoDonny#3812 in the U.S.Pet form of Donald — Gaelic Domhnall, 'ruler of the world' — Osmond-warmTorrin#4047 in the U.S.From Gaelic/Irish — linked to 'chief' (Toirdhealbhach lines) or 'tor', a rocky peak; routes layDarrow#4085 in the U.S.From an English/Gaelic surname — variously 'spear' or 'rocky/oak place'; routes layered
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Popular Gaelic baby names include Logan, Cameron, Callan, Rory, Callahan, Rory. Each page has the meaning, popularity, and an audio pronunciation.
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More4Kids lists 110 Gaelic baby names, each with a sourced meaning and audio pronunciation.