291 Celtic Girl Names Filled With Charm

Celtic language is the language of the Celts, an Indo-European ethnolinguistic European group that shares cultural similarities with Europe. Celtic baby girl names originate in a long-standing, rich cultural history and mythology of this culture. These magnificent names, each with profound symbolic meanings steeped in nature, values, and mystical lore, have been given to us by this ancient civilization, which originated in the British Isles and other areas of Western Europe.

Celtic baby names are a mixture of Irish, Gaelic, Scottish, and Welsh names and have a uniquely timeless and magical feel. These names typically closely resemble nature and the elements, which speaks to the Celts' profound respect for their natural environment. Celtic naming patterns frequently derive their inspiration from mythical and legendary individuals, which is another important characteristic. In honor of the strong female characters from Celtic mythology, names like Rhiannon (a Welsh deity), Brigid (an Irish goddess), and Aine (a fairy queen in Irish folklore) are common (1).

Additionally, virtues or desirable traits are usually encapsulated in Celtic names; Aife implies beauty. These names are more than just labels; they are potent wishes or goals parents give their girls. In addition, it is typical in the Celtic culture to give females the names of their maternal grandparents, maintaining the matriarchal lineage. It's a tribute to their ancestry and a way to pay respect to the earlier generations. However, contemporary Celtic naming customs have developed, absorbing more diverse influences while holding onto their distinctive charm. As a result, we witness a lovely blending of old and modern tendencies.

Celtic baby girl names offer various evocative, distinctive, and culturally significant possibilities. They represent the Celts' close ties to nature, reverence for mythical characters, and appreciation of virtues. We present some elegant and charming Celtic names to help you select the best one for your little princess.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Brianna		Girl	High; Power; Hill
Nyla		Girl	Passion; Fury; Hero; Cloud
Milani		Girl	Middle of the plain; Black; Dark
Mckenna		Girl	Son of Cionnaith; Born of fire; Beautiful
Sabrina		Girl	Patient; Persevering; From the river Severn
Gwendolyn		Girl	Fair Bow; Blessed Ring
Nylah		Girl	Achiever; Fury or passion; Hero; Cloud
Braelynn		Girl	Primrose; Hill
Nia		Girl	Goal; Determination; Purpose; Bright; Female champion; Priceless; Luck
Jenna		Girl	White phantom; Fair lady; Supernatural; God is merciful; God is Gracious
Briana		Girl	High; Power; Hill
Kendra		Girl	Knowing; Handsome; Respect; Old power; Bold power; Chief hero
Kenna		Girl	Handsome; Fire-born; Ruler of the valley
Bridget		Girl	The exalted one; Power; Strength; Virtue
Braelyn		Girl	Primrose; Hill
Bria		Girl	Hill; Power; High; God is my strong man
Vienna		Girl	The capital of Austria; Forest stream
Brittany		Girl	From Britain; From the land of Britons
Cordelia		Girl	Jewel of the sea; Heart of a lion
Rhiannon		Girl	Great queen; Great goddess
Taryn		Unisex	Land of Eoghan; People's ruler; Trespasser; Thunder; From a rocky cliff
Maelynn		Girl	Princess; Chief; Month of May
Imogen		Girl	Maiden; Beloved child
Breanna		Girl	Hill; Might; Noble
Bryanna		Girl	Exalted one; Eminence; Might; Strength; Power
Maelyn		Girl	The month of May; Wished-for child; Beloved; Lake; Soft
Arlene		Girl	Oath; Pledge; Promise
Milania		Girl	Gracious; Dear; Middle of the plain; Dark; Black
Brea		Girl	Hill; Might; Noble
Edna		Girl	Pleasure; Delight; Luxury; Fire; Rich friend
Shaylee		Girl	Lovely eyes; Learned; Good; Favorable
Loralei		Girl	Rock; Rock of Lorelei
Bridgette		Girl	The exalted one; Power; Strength; Virtue
Selma		Girl	God's protection; God's helmet; Safe; Beautiful vew; Peace
Brigitte		Girl	The exalted one; Power; Strength; Virtue
Siara		Girl	Mountain range
Aryn		Girl	Ireland; High mountain; Exalted; Enlightened
Nara		Girl	Happy; Country; Sun; Pomegranate tree; Man
Kensie		Unisex	Handsome; Beautiful; Good
Breelyn		Girl	Hill; High; Might; Exalted
Brigid		Girl	The exalted one
Abrianna		Girl	Elf ruler or king; Powerful elf; Might; Mother of many; High; Exalted; Noble
Brianny		Unisex	Hill; High; Power; Swell
Brianne		Girl	High; Power; Hill
Morrigan		Girl	Phantom queen; Great queen; Irish goddess of war and death
Ginny		Girl	Virgin; Maiden; White; Blessed; Juniper
Barrett		Girl	Strong as a bear; Quarrelsome
Enid		Girl	Spirit; Soul; Life
Jena		Girl	White phantom; Magical being; Lady of the people; Little Bird; Prince
Brailee		Girl	Hill; Woodland clearing
Gwenevere		Girl	Phantom; White fay
Kayci		Girl	Descendant of Cathasaigh; Descendant of the vigilant one; One who is alert and vigilant; A spelling variant of Casey
Brittney		Girl	From Brittany; From Britain; From the land of Britons
Bryana		Girl	Noble; Might; Virtuous; Hill; Power
Gwynevere		Girl	White phantom
Jenavieve		Girl	Tribe; Woman
Rianna		Girl	Great queen; Goddess; Little king; Gracious and beloved
Tristyn		Girl	Sad; Noise; Tumult
Brailey		Girl	Hill; Woodland clearing
Mirielle		Girl	Bright sea
Alauna		Unisex	Gaulish God of healing; Celtic river goddess
Niva		Girl	Kin; Clan; Wife; Woman; Speech; Expression; Fang; Tusk
Ardyn		Unisex	High
Calynn		Unisex	Rock; Slender; White; Blessed
Brienne		Girl	High; Power; Hill
Bristol		Boy	The site of the bridge; Settlement
Avyn		Unisex	White beauty; Blessed appearance; Pot; River; Oats
Viridiana		Girl	Green; One who has the truth
Loralai		Girl	Rock
Neila		Girl	Champion; Cloud; Attainer
Briah		Girl	Hill; Power; High; God is my strong man
Kelia		Girl	Wood
Kilynn		Unisex	Slender; White; Blessed
Deirdre		Girl	Broken-hearted; Mournful
Kellene		Girl	Church; Monastery
Isolde		Girl	Ice; Battle; She who is looked upon
Breana		Girl	Hill; High; Might
Breanne		Girl	Hill; Power; Strength
Abriana		Girl	Elf ruler or king; Powerful elf; Might; Mother of many; High; Exalted; Noble
Brienna		Girl	High; Power; Hill
Brionna		Girl	High; Power; Hill
Kennadie		Girl	Head with an armor
Loralie		Girl	Rock; Rock of Lorelei
Daily		Unisex	Beauty; Assembly; Meeting
Breah		Girl	Honourable; Hill; Might
Bridgett		Girl	The exalted one; Power; Strength; Virtue
Shaylyn		Unisex	Fine; Good; Favorable; Learned; Gifted; Lake
Lynk		Unisex	Colony by the lake or pool
Naria		Unisex	Goddess of good luck and blessings; Formation; Love; Woman with big eyes
Ailah		Unisex	Ascetic; Blessed; Noble
Bryah		Girl	High; Hill; Might; Power; God is my strong hero
Brena		Girl	King; Prince; Raven
Jenova		Unisex	Of Genevieve; Tribe woman
Kylea		Girl	She who won
Vyla		Unisex	Island; Night; Gracious; Fury; Passion; Hero
Genoveva		Girl	Woman of the race or family
Shaylen		Unisex	Fine; Good; Favorable; Learned
Breda		Girl	The exalted one
Neala		Girl	Cloud; Passionate; Victory; Honour; Champion
Venecia		Unisex	Kinfolk; Friendly; Band of warriors; Irish people

Infographic: Pretty And Powerful Celtic Girl Names

Celts were among the oldest inhabitants of the British Isles. They had a rich culture, remnants of which we still see in several names from the region. These names are charming and brimming with energy, making them perfect for your daughter. Read this infographic and pick the perfect Celtic name for your daughter.

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