What are some modern variations of traditional Celtic names?

Several modern adaptations of traditional Celtic names exist, such as Aidan (Aodhán), denoting ‘fire’ or ‘fiery one,’ Liam (William), signifying a ‘determined protector,’ and Aoife (Aífe), an Irish name meaning ‘beautiful,’ ‘radiant,’ or ‘joyful.’ These modified versions successfully retain the Celtic essence while embracing current naming conventions.

What are some common Celtic names, and what do they mean?

Some frequently encountered Celtic names are Fiona, which signifies blessed or white, Eoin, denoting God is gracious, and Niamh, an Irish name meaning radiant or bright.

How do the pronunciation and meaning of Celtic names change when translated into other languages?

The pronunciation and meaning of Celtic names might vary when they are translated. Phonetics adjust pronunciation to the rules of the target language. Due to linguistic intricacies and cultural settings in other languages, original meanings may be lost or altered.

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107 Celtic Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With B

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Brianna	Girl	High; Power; Hill
Bryan	Boy	Strong; Noble; High; Hill
Brian	Boy	High; Power; Hill
Braelynn	Girl	Primrose; Hill
Briana	Girl	High; Power; Hill
Bridget	Girl	The exalted one; Power; Strength; Virtue
Braelyn	Girl	Primrose; Hill
Brock	Boy	Badger; Badger-like
Bria	Girl	Hill; Power; High; God is my strong man
Bryant	Boy	High; Hill; Might; Power; Honorable; Virtuous

Brayan	Boy	Hill; Noble; Power
Brittany	Girl	From Britain; From the land of Britons
Brent	Boy	Holy one; From a steep hill; Sword; Warrior
Brentley	Boy	A hilltop; Steep hill
Barry	Boy	Fair-headed; Spear; Sharp
Breanna	Girl	Hill; Might; Noble
Bryanna	Girl	Exalted one; Eminence; Might; Strength; Power
Brenden	Boy	Prince; King; Outstanding
Bryden	Boy	Salmon; Thief; Broad clearing; Hill; High; Might; Power
Brenton	Boy	A hilltop or the top of a mountain

Brea	Girl	Hill; Might; Noble
Bridgette	Girl	The exalted one; Power; Strength; Virtue
Brigitte	Girl	The exalted one; Power; Strength; Virtue
Breelyn	Girl	Hill; High; Might; Exalted
Brigid	Girl	The exalted one
Brianne	Girl	High; Power; Hill
Barrett	Girl	Strong as a bear; Quarrelsome
Brailee	Girl	Hill; Woodland clearing
Bret	Boy	A Breton
Brittney	Girl	From Brittany; From Britain; From the land of Britons

Bryana	Girl	Noble; Might; Virtuous; Hill; Power
Bryon	Boy	Power; Nobility; Strength; Hill; High; Might
Brailey	Girl	Hill; Woodland clearing
Bary	Boy	Fair headed; Spear; Mound; Dune; Brave
Brienne	Girl	High; Power; Hill
Bristol	Boy	The site of the bridge; Settlement
Bran	Boy	A raven; A blackbird that resembles a crow
Briah	Girl	Hill; Power; High; God is my strong man
Brydon	Boy	Salmon; Thief; Broad clearing; Hill; High; Might; Power
Breana	Girl	Hill; High; Might

Breanne	Girl	Hill; Power; Strength
Brienna	Girl	High; Power; Hill
Brionna	Girl	High; Power; Hill
Breah	Girl	Honourable; Hill; Might
Bridgett	Girl	The exalted one; Power; Strength; Virtue
Britt	Boy	Exalted one; Strong; Mighty; High; Help; Rescue
Bryah	Girl	High; Hill; Might; Power; God is my strong hero
Brendt	Boy	Hilltop
Broc	Boy	Badger; Badger-like
Breton	Boy	Of or relating to the region of Brittany in France

Breda	Girl	The exalted one
Brigetta	Girl	The exalted one; Power; Strength; Virtue
Breena	Girl	Hill; High; Might; Exalted
Briona	Girl	High; Power; Hill
Bri	Girl	Hill; Power; High; God is my strong man
Brit	Boy	The exalted one; From Britain
Breann	Girl	Hill; High; Might
Brida	Girl	The exalted one
Brieanna	Girl	High; Power; Hill
Briann	Girl	High; Power; Hill

Brennus	Boy	Ruler; King; Raven
Brien	Boy	High; Power; Hill
Byran	Boy	High; Noble; Place of the cow sheds
Briannah	Girl	Strong; High; Hill
Bridie	Girl	The exalted one; Power; Strength; Virtue
Bry	Boy	Hill; High; Salmon
Brann	Boy	Raven; Wild Gorse
Breigh	Girl	My God is strong and powerful; Might; High; Hill
Brittnay	Girl	From Brittany; From Britain; From the land of Britons
Bellina	Girl	Beautiful; God is my oath; Bright

Belina	Girl	Fair-haired; Beautiful; God is my oath; Bright; Brilliant
Breona	Girl	Hill; High; Might; Exalted
Brigitta	Girl	The exalted one
Breeanna	Girl	Hill; High; Might
Brigit	Girl	The exalted one
Brita	Girl	The exalted one; From Britain
Brei	Girl	Strength; The exalted one
Bre	Girl	Hill; Glacier; Power
Brietta	Girl	Thorny plant; The exalted one
Brittnie	Girl	From Brittany; From Britain; From the land of Britons

Brigida	Girl	The exalted one; Power
Brigita	Girl	The exalted one
Balfour	Boy	Farm Pasture
Bedelia	Girl	Powerful; Strong; Exalted one; Form of Bridget
Beli	Boy	Shining one; A variant of Belenus
Berget	Girl	Powerful; Strong; Exalted one; Form of Bridget
Brendis	Boy	Prince; Variant of Brendan
Barra	Girl	Spear
Bedwyr	Boy	A variant of Bedivere, a character in Welsh mythology
Bellicent	Girl	From Belenus a Celtic Sun God; Brilliant; Bright woman

Bodicca	Girl	A woman who is a great victor
Bodiccius	Boy	He who is a great victor
Boudibiua	Girl	A person who is born to win; victory
Bradene	Boy	Sleek as a salmon; Alternate spelling for Braden
Braedyn	Unisex	The heir or descendant of Bradan
Brain	Boy	The important part of the body located in the skull
Bredon	Boy	Sword
Brenyn	Girl	Teardrop
Brhita	Boy	Strong
Brigacos	Boy	High or mighty individual

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