There are many unique and strong names for boys in the Gaelic language. Perhaps one of the Celtic baby names here is unusual and special enough for a naming a newborn boy in your family.
Parents often choose their baby’s name in memory of an ancestor, to remember a special place, or based on the meaning of the name. Parents-to-be may also choose a name for its uniqueness and charming Celtic sound.
The origins of Celtic baby names often have to do with Irish, Scottish, or Welsh history, local culture, natural objects, mythological stories, or religious origins.
Pronunciation of words and names in the Celtic - Gaelic language can be quite tricky. There are websites to help with pronunciation of the language and meanings of words and names and these can be found with an online search engine.
Irish Celtic Baby Boy First Names or Middle Names
“Irish baby names, drawn from rich Gaelic and Celtic languages full of poetry and romance, are always popular baby names. The term ‘Irish names’ is a broad term, and includes not just those names with their roots in Ireland, but also Irish versions of names from other cultures…” (Baby Names Garden website)
Some unique Irish names for baby boys include:
Aedan, Kian, Donal, Eamon, Fintan, Glendan, Jarlath, Kevan, Lochlann, Murtagh, Pierce, Quinlan, Ronan, and Tierney.
Scottish Celtic Baby Boy Name Ideas
Some Scottish names for baby boys include:
Alistair, Angus, Caladh, Cameron, Hamish, Kendric, Lachlan, Lindsay, Logan, Mackenzie, Rossell, and Wallace
Welsh Celtic Names for Baby Boys
Welsh (Cymraeg) is a Celtic language spoken mainly in Wales, but also in many other areas. (Babynology website)
Some interesting baby boy names of Welsh origin include:
Aedd, Carey, Evann, Fferyll, Gareth, Gavan, Howell, Jesstin, Kaine, Maddoc, Ryn, and Tarran
Meanings of Some Celtic Boy Names
Some Celtic baby names are unusual, but still easy for people to pronounce and spell. Following are a few simple choices and the meanings of the names.
- Brady: In Celtic the meaning of this strong name is ‘barrel-chested.’
- Conan: This name means ‘little wolf.’
- Dillan: In the Welsh language, this means ‘faithful.’
- Finn: In the Celtic language the meaning of this name is ‘fair.’
- Jackson: The Scottish meaning of this name is ‘God has been gracious’
- Liam: The Celtic meaning of the name Liam is ‘determined protector.’
- Nolan: This charming Celtic name means: ‘champion.’
- Reed: This Scottish name means ‘redheaded.’
How to Choose a Lifelong Name for Your Son
It can be fun to think up names for a newborn, and yet at the same time stressful. A child’s name is usually with them for life. The name given a son, even if foreign to friends and relatives in the beginning, becomes identified with the boy fairly quickly.
Also of possible interest are the articles Baby Girl Names of Celtic - Gaelic Origin and Best Thoughtful Baby Shower Gifts.
To those expecting a new baby: "Beir bua agus beannacht," which means "Best Wishes" in Irish Gaelic.
Article Updated 2012
Janienne Jennrich - Janienne Jennrich, Topic Editor for Kids & Teen Parties and for Hair, is an award-winning freelance writer & webmaster.
