Female Celtic Baby Names

Choosing a Celtic baby name is a beautiful way to connect your child to the misty glens, ancient standing stones, and musical languages of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Cornwall, and the Isle of Man. Celtic baby names have a magical, lyrical feel — equal parts rugged and enchanting — and they're enjoying a huge global revival as parents seek names with real heritage and folklore behind them.

You'll find wonderful picks like Aoife (AY-fa, radiant), Liam (strong-willed warrior), Niamh (NEEV, bright), Cillian (war, strife), Brigid (exalted one), Rhys (enthusiasm, Welsh), Siobhan (shi-VAWN, God is gracious), Eoin (OH-in, God is gracious), Bronwen (white breast, Welsh), and Declan (man of prayer). Many Celtic baby names come from legendary figures — Deirdre the tragic heroine, Finn of the Fianna, Isolde of the love story — and from Celtic saints like Brigid and Patrick. The spellings often look dramatic but the sounds are soft and musical once you learn them.

Practice the pronunciation and write the name for grandparents to test it. Nicknames come easily: Liam from William, Cillian to Kilian, Bri from Brigid. If you love this collection, you may also enjoy our Irish baby names, Welsh origins, or our Arthurian name picks. A Celtic baby name gives your little one a melody of ancient hills — a name that sings of legend, saint, and song.