Are you looking for a female Celtic name? Pick from our ideas for rare, medieval, original, Breton and Scottish Celtic first names that will delight little girls.
Fancy a first name of Celtic origin for your little girl to be born ? The Celtic nations are connected by languages that predate Christianity and the Roman Empire. The histories of Scotland, Wales, the Isle of Man, Cornwall, Brittany and even Ireland are reflected in a very rich cultural heritage which has given rise to a whole host of Celtic female names. Here they are !
These Celtic names very common among girls
here are the 30 first names of Celtic origin the most given in France last year:
List of rare female Celtic names
Here is a selection of rare Celtic baby girl names:
- Mailennig
- Edana
- Auregane
- Janig
- Jezebel
- Eloane
- Maodana
- Deprive
- Riwalenn
- Ronanez
- Tudalenn
- Sterennig
- Leveneza
- Kavanin
- Koulmez
- Study
- Izolda
What are medieval Celtic names for girls?
Some medieval first names are also Celtic. This is the case with first names. Abigail, Adelaide, Baeleg, Bairbre. We also find Orlaith, Padraigin, Pedernig, Iarlaith. Isolde, also written Yseut, which is a medieval first name, as Ideg, Ida, Ily. Eire, Eireann, Eideard are other options if one is looking for a medieval Celtic baby girl name.
Breton Celtic names for baby girls
To name a little girl with a Breton Celtic first name, go to Arzhulenn, Azelinev, Azenor, Eleanor or Enora. Other female Breton first names also appeal to future parents such as Gaela, Gaelaig, Goulwena, Josepha, Jona or even Lizig. Margaid, Ilona and Ederna, who also have Breton and Celtic origins.
Celtic and Scottish names for girls
In Scotland, Celtic names for girls are Island, which refers to the insular concept of the country, catrionaGaelic form of Catherine, Eilighor Malvina. Maired is the Scottish Celtic version of Marguerite. We also note Sorcha, Rhona, Morag which evokes the sun and greatness, or even Oighrrid, which can be shortened to “Effie”.
Irish Celtic names for baby girls
In Ireland, Celtic names for girls are Ciara, which evokes something dark, Deirdre, which means “the one who talks”, or Eithne. We also find Fiona, Nuala, Una or Comb. Caitlin, Triona and Roisin are other options for naming a baby girl with an Irish Celtic name, such as sinead And Siobhanwhich refer to Jaanette and Jeanne.
French Celtic names for girls
Among the Celtic first names for a little girl, which are also French, we are of course thinking of Gaëlle or Gwenaëlle. There is also the first name Lisa, or Loane. female first names Noella and Nolwenn are part of the French Celtic first names, just like Maelys and Mae. Tifenn, Servanne and Yaelle.
What Celtic name with a beautiful meaning to choose for a baby girl?
| Alina | fun |
| Brigid | Poetry |
| Eileen | Beautiful |
| Caéli | Fineness |
| Hazel | Hazelnut |
| Kiara | black hair |
| Meredith | guardian of the sea |
| Maeve | who makes happy |
| yilda | The one who helps God |
| Lenora | The one who grows up |
Celtic female names by letters
Starting with M
If you are looking for a female Celtic name in “m”: Maelys, Maé, Maêlys, Mallaury, Mégane, Morgane, Mailig, Maelle, Maelane, Maeline, Maelly, Maiwenn, Malwenn, Mannaig, Maodanez, Margod.
T-shaped
If you are looking for a female Celtic first name in “t”: Telia, Tifenn, Trifine, Tristana, Tudala, Tudalenn, Tella, Tinaig.
4 letters
For a female Celtic name in four letters, there is: Iria, Oona, Orla, Tara, Loan, Eloa, Lena, Sile, Nora, Cait.