Celtic names come from four distinct traditions: Irish, Scottish, Welsh, and Breton. They share a love of nature imagery and mythological references, but the pronunciations can be wildly different. Saoirse doesn't rhyme with what you think.
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strong-willed warrior
Irishsupplanter, one who follows at the heel
Englishharp player, harper
Englishhazel tree
Englishwoman of honor
Irishyoung warrior
Welshdefender of men
Greekson of the sea
Welshbeloved, dear
Hebrewisland
ScottishDivine grace, elegance, goodwill
EnglishCourageous, valiant
IrishOne who transports goods by cart; cart driver
EnglishLittle hollow; from the little hollow place
ScottishLittle fire; born of fire
Irishplace name: town in Scotland
Scottishcrooked river, winding stream
Scottishmanly, brave
Greeklittle red-haired one
IrishGod is gracious
Scottishsea
Hawaiianstranger, foreigner
Irishugly head (from ceann donn)
Irishbright fame
Englishnoble, exalted (via Alice)
Englishmaiden
Englishmost holy
Italianbear, bear-like strength
Englishson of James
Americanpearl
Englishson of Carr (marsh dweller)
Americandescendant of Raghallach
Americangravelly homestead
Scottishman of prayer
Irishlover of hounds
IrishGod is gracious
Welshharmony, peaceful, beautiful
Irishson of Brice, the speckled one
Englishmy God is the Lord, from Elijah
EnglishGod is my oath
Scottishdove
ScottishJehovah is God; the Lord is my God
Englishhandsome
Englishstrong, virtuous, honorable
IrishMack's spring, great stream
Scottishboomerang
Australianardor, enthusiasm, fire
Welshdescendant of Bradán (salmon)
Irishgrace, favor
Englishson of Kenneth
Americanperson from Scotland
Americangem, precious stone
Englishyielding to prayer, easily entreated
Englishround hill
Americanson of Madoc
Americandescendant of the challenger
Irishplain, flat area, field
Scottishpatrician, of noble birth
Irishstrong lord, powerful chief
Welshmuddy place, ditch
Scottishred king, famous ruler
Irishcourageous, valiant
Irishbroom-covered hill
Englishwinner, one who attains
Arabiclover, sweetheart
Americanbright, clear
Italianlarge, great
Englishlittle battle
Scottishmeadow dwelling, water meadow
Americanwhite hawk of battle
Welshpearl
Scottishlittle seal
Irishelm grove
Scottishlittle red one
Irishtumult, noise
Englishbenevolent, kind
Welshsea circle, sea chief
Welshhandsome; fair one
Scottishred king; red-haired ruler
Irishlittle child; dear child (endearment)
Irishfair-haired hero; white warrior
Scottishspeckled, freckled
Scottishpearl
Englishred-haired, ruddy complexion
Scottishnoble, high
IrishWish fulfilled
Englishson of Owen
Welshbeautiful, attractive
Irishtruly brave, genuinely bold
Britishyoung dog, whelp
Englishat the ford
Englishbeloved, esteemed
Englishround, barrel-maker
Americangraceful beauty
Englishenthusiasm, passion
Welshson of Andrew (manly)
Americanlover of churches
Irishwhite hero
Scottishred-haired, little red one
Englishbright, shining light
Englishman from South Munster
Irishassociated with the church
Irishnoble, illustrious
Irishlittle star
Englishlight
Slavicson of Cionaodh (fire-born)
Irishhill, mound
Welshlittle hollow, low-lying meadow
Scottishfair bow, white arc
Welshfair, white, pure
Scottishholly tree
Englishalert, watchful, vigilant
Americancrooked nose
Scottishbattle, warrior
Irishfamous warrior
EnglishGod is gracious
Irishclerk, scribe, secretary
Englishnarrow strait, channel
Scottishbeautiful, attractive, pleasant
Scottishlittle dark one
Irishlittle red one (from red hair)
Irishelm tree
Cornishplain, field, open land
Scottishcrooked nose
Americanenthusiasm, ardent
Welshstrife, war
Irishnoble type
Englishsea warrior
Irishcurly-haired
Irishbattle
Scottishroyal ruler
Englishsky, cloud island
Scottishcourageous, valiant
Americanfrom the Parisii Celtic tribe
Americancrooked nose
Scottishgreat lord, magnificent ruler
Welshyoung creature, cub
Englishson of Coinneach, the fair one
Scottishson of the fair one
Irishchief, leader
Irishson of
Scottishdark warrior
Irishwhite or bright settlement
Austriansea-born, born of the sea
Welshstrong, noble, high
Irishfairy, enchantment
Englishfrom the brushwood thicket
Scottishrock, stone
Englishred (hair color)
Scottishmanly, strong, courageous
Englishwhite wave, fair one
Englishnarrow strait, channel
Scottishfair, white, blessed
Welsharrow maker
Englishfrom Scotland, a Scotsman
Englishsong thrush, songbird
Englishmouth of the River Roe
Scottishhandsome, cheerful
Englishruler's counsel
Englishbear, bear king
Spanishcrooked nose
Englishbright, shining one
Irishgrey fortress, grey enclosure
Scottishdark one, black-haired one
Irishson of Finlay (surname origin)
Americanardor, enthusiasm, fierceness
Welshsupplanter
Englishlarge homestead, great settlement
Englishfair one
Englishwinding valley
Englishchild of the fair one
Americanchurch, from the town of Paisley
Americanson of David
Englishflower
Englishbeloved
Scottishfarmer, earth-worker
Englishmeadow dwelling
Americanson of the sea, great tide
Turkishbald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)
Americansea fortress, sea friend
Englishbrightness, lustrous
Welshruler of the world
Scottishsoft, gentle, delicate
Arabichollow, ravine
Irishugly-headed (original Gaelic)
Americanelm grove
Scottishland of lakes
Scottishstrong, manly, brave
Americanson of
Scottishson of the sea, great tide
Welshmy God is Yahweh
Welshwhite, fair, pure, blessed
Welshstrength, power, virtue
Irishone's own meadow, Aen's clearing
Scottishlover of hounds, hound-desiring
Irishpure, clear
Englishfair warrior, white hero
Irishsupplanter, one who follows
Englishbright, shining light
Irishborn of fire
Scottishfrom the River Clyde
Scottishslender, slim and fair
Irishardent lord
Welshson of the fair warrior
Scottishgreat
Scandinavianwood, forest
Scottishson of James
Americanpearl
Welshmind, intellect, spirit
Englishgood man, strong man
Scottishland of lochs, land of fjords
Scottishson of Neil, son of the champion
Englishhome ruler
Englishlittle cloak, beloved
Irishchief desire
Irishfrom Brittany, land of the Britons
Englishholy, blessed
Finnishpearl
EnglishGod is gracious
Englishpearl
Englishdefender of men
Englishlittle red-haired one
Indianson of John
Welshrock, harmony
Scottishdark blue water
Scottishof Ares, warrior-like
Persianson of Walter
Englishcloud
Irishgreat tide, son of the sea
Irishcouncil friend
Englishdefender of men
Englishgentle horse
EnglishGod is gracious
Americanelm tree
Britishdove
Scottishdefender of men
Scottishson of Aodh (fire)
Americanmeadow of quivering aspens
Englishslender, bright-headed
Irishnarrow, a strait
Scottishcrooked mouth, wry-mouthed
Scottishclear as ice, pure
Americanbounty, kindly, beloved
Englishwhite phantom, fair spirit
Welshcrooked mouth
Scottishoak grove, great
Irishdeep valley dwellers
Englishmuddy place, ditch
Scottishpearl
Englishacquired, possessed
Englishforeigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)
Scottishpowerful counselor (via Ronald)
Englishone who lives near the fens or marshes
Englishbright lake, shining pool
Americanlittle fire
Irishnoble, high
Irishprince, chieftain
Irishyoung warrior, free man
Englishthe island, island dweller
Scottishrocky hill, hill of kings
Irishholy peacemaking, blessed reconciliation
Welshsunlight, moon (alternate etymology)
Englishfreedom, liberty
Irishpearl
Englisheagle valley
Englishdescendant of Braonán, tearful one
Irishprince, chief
Bretonpure, holy, chaste
Englishjewel of the sea
Englishjudge, arbiter
Englishfrom the River Kelvin, narrow river
ScottishGomeric's mountain, power mountain
Englishgreat fort, spacious hill
Scottishdescendant of Otto
Americangarden of holly
Americandark warrior
Scottishyellow, golden
Scottishof genuine quality, excellent
Englishmaiden, girl
Britishspeckled, freckled
Americanat the holly trees
Irishsea, ocean
Hawaiiansword, blade
EnglishGod is gracious
Frenchimmortal, not mortal
Welshstately, admirable
Irishriver (from Celtic afon)
Americanson of the prince/lord
Irishchief, lord
Irishson of Carr, from the marsh
Americanwhite, bright, dawn
Spanishstrong, virtuous, honorable
Americangenuine, bold
Scottishcounsel, power
Englishprosperity protector
Englishsmall, junior
Welshadmirable, hawk-like
Irishfrom Scotland, a Scotsman
Scottishlittle king
Irishcrooked nose
Scottishnarrow strait
Scottishyellow-haired, blonde
Scottishgreat, venerable
Englishlittle ancient one
Irishruler of the sea
Welshvalley of the River Kent
Englishcharming, wily
EnglishGod is gracious
Englishpear tree
Englishgoodness, beneficence
Finnishnarrow strait, channel
Americanglowing ember, smoldering fire
Americanchariot boy
Irishlittle king
IrishGod exists, gift
Englishvictory of the people (via Nicholas)
Americanouter wall of a castle (bailey)
Englishfrom the church, basilica
Americanshining upon men
Englishhill clearing
Welshfrom the mouth of the Roe river
Scottishplace of linden trees
Englishlittle red one
Irishair, song, melody
Italianstrongly flooding, one who travels
Englishdear one, beloved
Italianwinding valley
Americangreat queen, divine queen
Welshgraceful beauty
Englishson of Harry, home ruler
Englishson of Carr, marsh dweller's son
Americanroyal power, royal ruler
Americanland of Eoghan (Owen)
Irishthe color gray
Englishnoble maiden, royal woman
Englishdescendant of Dubh Slainghe (dark one of the Sl...
Irishlittle seal
Irishborn of fire (head of fire)
Scottishheather plant (Calluna vulgaris)
Englishheadland, promontory
Scottishvalley, narrow glen
Scottishfrom Roslin (Scottish place name)
ScottishGod is gracious
Scottishresolute protector
Englishbright, radiant
Irishson of the fortunate one
Welshcross, crossroads
Welshlittle dark one
Irishwinding river
Scottishtumult, noise
Welshardor, enthusiasm, passion
Welshbright, radiant
Irishpearl
Welshsupplanter
Irishlittle poet, little philosopher
Irishrye land; land where rye grows
Americanpowerful in battle
Americanslender, narrow
Irishdream, vision
Irishblind
Englishimmortal, divine ruler
Welshbright, shining one
Englishwealthy protector
Irishbeloved, drop of the sea
Japanesewell-born, noble
Scottishfair, white, bright
Irishhound of the plain
Irishred king
Irishancient, enduring, long-lived
IrishGod is gracious
Englishhill
Americanelm grove
Scottishson of Adam
Irishbeloved (David) + valley (Devon)
African Americanimpulsive, little king
Irishbright-headed warrior
Irishnoise, tumult
Welshchampion
Irishfrom the Caecilius family
Englishwoman of the tribe
Americanloving grace
Englishisle of apples
Englishson of the fiery one
Irishgreen river, fresh water
Scottishson of Gilbert, son of Gib
Englishcoastal land, border land
Englishdefender of men
Scottishhigh place, hill top
Englishfrom the Isle of Tiree, land of corn
Scottishbent river
Americanpure, clear
Irishpledge, oath
Irishsuperior, more desirable
Englishland of the Welsh, Wales
Welshwoodland clearing used for hunting
Englishadmirable, hawk-like
Irishcrooked hill
Scottishalive, living, lively
Frenchhelmeted chief; armored head
Irishcrooked nose; bent river
Scottishlittle fire; battle-worthy
Americandevotee of Saint Columba
Scottishlime tree hill
Englishwild garlic island
Englishhelpful person
Americangreat queen
Arabicsacred, holy
Welshpierce the valley
Englishfrom Scotland, Scotsman
Americanworld ruler
Americanlittle dark one
Irishhome strength
Welshbald, little bald one
EnglishGod is gracious
Welshharp player, one who plays the harp
Englishstar sun
Englishwhite, fair, blessed
Welshworld ruler
Englishdark, dark-complexioned
Irishdove
Scottishlittle hound, little dog
Irishstrong, honorable
Americanrocky cliff, crag
Scottishpebbly place, bald clearing
Americanfair-skinned, son of the fair one
Irishfree-spirited, blissful
Englishwise river, old river
Irishson of Kenneth / son of Coinneach
ScottishMoorish, dark-complexioned
Englishson of Evan
Welshfate, destiny
Irishfamous ruler
Englishheavenly, blind
Irishrejoice, delight
Welshpearl
Scottishavenger, one who does not forget
Greekpear tree
Englishlarge homestead
African-Americanfair, white, blessed
WelshGod is gracious
IrishGod is gracious
Irishgentle, beautiful, precious
Americangentle, beautiful
AmericanGod is gracious
Welshsilver, silver wheel
Americanlittle hawk
Englishthe Lord is my God
Englishthe Lord is my God
Englishoak tree, terebinth tree
Finnishdescendant of Raghallach
Irishcompanion, friend
Americanstrength, life
Americanjoy, happiness
Cornishlittle red-haired one
Americanisland of linden trees
Scottishdear, beloved
Americanfair, white, blessed
Welshwatchful, vigilant
Scottishson of marsh dwellers
Scottishfair warrior, white hero
Irishpassionate, ardent
Irishfrom the kaupa (trading) land
Englishrough waters, hard stream
Scottishblonde, yellow-haired
Scottishlover of hounds
Irishlittle wolf, little hound
Irishesteemed, beloved
Englishpure, crown (from Kayla)
Americanpure
Americanslender, fair
Americanjoy, happiness, joyful
Cornishvigilant in war
Americandarling, beloved treasure
Welshraven, dark-haired one
Irishsettlement by a bird-trap
Americangreen/fresh river
Scottishsea fortress
Welshson of Hendry (Henry)
Scottishlittle dark one
Irishflame, light
Italianraider, warrior
Scottishlake, pool (from Welsh Lynn element)
Americanhill, mound
Welshprosperous ruler
Englishbright, radiant
Irishto rejoice, joyful
Welshson of Madoc, fortunate
Welshson of Madoc, fortunate
Welshone strength, unique strength
Scottishbattlefield (poetic extension)
Scottishbattle, fighter
Americananglicization of Welsh Llwyd
Welshland of the Scots
Americanlittle red-haired one
Irishgrace, kindness
Greekslender, narrow
Irishyew bow warrior; archer
Norwegiannarrow strait, slender (via Kyle)
Americanblond, yellow-haired
Scottishpleasant, agreeable
Irishpine tree
Irishpearl
Scottishpearl
Americankernel, nut
Irishfair warrior
Irishacquired, possessed
EnglishIsle of Skye, Scotland
Scottishson of Carr, from the marsh
Americantrue image
EnglishSon of Walter
ScottishOf the sea, sea maiden
AmericanPure, clear
Americanyew wood, yew tree
Frenchround hill, hillock
AmericanPatrick's town, fighter's settlement
Americanborn from the ocean, son of the sea
Americanship's victory
Americandescendant of the hound of valor
IrishGod is gracious
Englishorange tree, orange blossom
Americanpledged to God, my God is an oath
Englishcurly-haired
Irishnarrow valley, mountain valley
Scottishbright, shining
Modern Westernpledged to God, God is my oath
Scottishpure, unblemished
Irishcrooked nose (old Gaelic nickname)
Scottishlittle fire
Americancrooked nose
Americandream, vision
Irishbattle spirit, warrior
Americanexalted, high, strength
Frenchgreat one, gift
Irishoak tree ford
Scottishpowerful, bright-headed warrior
Irishvision, ghost
Americandefender of men
Scottishsnow
Welshson of Roderick
WelshGod is gracious
Frenchgreat, supreme, exalted
Chinesedescendant of Bradan (salmon)
Americanmarrow of the sea, sea fortress
Welshpurpose, intention
African-Americanpledge, oath
Irishpurpose, intention
African-Americangoddess of wisdom and crafts
RomanGod is gracious
Englishgrace and beloved
Irishlittle seal
Irishoak tree
Englishsettlement on the ridge, keel town
Englishspeckled, variegated
Frenchbright fame
Englishmaiden, daughter
Englishworthy, deserved
Scottishman of vigor, strong man
Irishlamb
Irishwhite warrior, fair hero
Scottishisland (from Isla)
Americanson of
Englishstar of the sea
Scottishsalt
Americanof the wild, forest creature
Irishdarling, treasured one
Welshstrength, power
Irishprince, little raven
Irishwell-spoken, of good repute
Scottishgolden princess, golden sovereign
Irishimmortal, divine
Welshrocky hill, tower
Irishstrong lord, chief
Welshvigilant in war, son of Cathasach
Americanresolute protector
Englishbright, shining light
Swedishspeckled, freckled
Americanraven island
Englishprincess, chief
Bretonisland
Scottishsettlement on the ridge, hilltop estate
Englishhandsome, cheerful
Bosnianprincess, chief, leader
Frenchprince, king
Irishchurch, one who lives by a church
Scottishfair, fair-haired, white
Irishcrow crossing
Englishholder of the heel
Englishlittle fire
Irishplace at the bow-shaped hill
Englishdefender of men
Scottishwren, small bird
Englishsettlement at the clean/pure place
Scottishman of law, lawyer
Scottishthree (numeric)
Americanlarge homestead, settlement (via Trevor)
African-Americansong of joy, joyful song
Englishbard, poet (from Irish Daimhin)
Irishchampion
Welshflat-topped hill settlement
Americanbright fame
Americangentle, gentleness
Welshexalted, high one
Irishson of Dick, son of Richard
Englishvariant of Devon: from the Devon region
African Americanpossibly derived from Kevin (gentle birth)
Americanlittle ruler, little king
Americancelebration, party
Americantrout (from the fish's spotted pattern)
Americanwhirlwind, storm wind
Norsegift of splendor, bounty
Welshson of Rhys, ardor and enthusiasm
Welshidol, image
Englishfrom the Wylye River
Americanson of Rhys, son of the ardent one
Americanintoxicating, she who intoxicates
Americanlord of the sea
Scottishslender, powerful in battle
Irishfighter, companion in battle
Americanstone of help
Christianresolute protector
EnglishGod is gracious
Frenchisland (of Saint Columba)
Scottishblessed peacemaking, holy reconciliation
Welshthe Lord is gracious
Welshslender
Irishhandsome, fair
Scottishsong thrush (bird)
Englishlake, pool
Englishgirl, young woman
Irishcourageous, valiant
Irishbeloved, dear
Welshfair, white
IrishIreland
Irishhill, marshland
Americanbeloved, dear one
Englishheadland, promontory, cape
Irishfrom Scotland
Scottishdevoted to God, my God is an oath
Englishgreat tide, sea flow
WelshGod is gracious
Irishbattle, warrior chief
Irishbright, shining
Irishelm grove, place of elms
Americanlion-like, resembling a lion
Welshmanly, strong
Americantumult, noise
Englishmind, heart, spirit
Englishred king
Irishson of Thomas, son of the twin
Englishlittle fire, descendant of the fiery one
Irishancient, enduring
Irishdeep water
Welshelm grove
Americanisland meadow, land near water
Americanhill, headland, enclosure
Americanriver, stream
Englishlion
Swahilison of Cadan, fighter
Englishdaughter of the fire-born
Irishlord, warrior who holds land by military service
Scottishbright, shining one
Englishslender, lean, narrow
Scottishgarden of hollies, holly garden
Scottishfair and smooth, white and soft
Welshnoble, virtuous
Americanelm tree
IrishGod is gracious
Welshcrooked, winding
Americanbattle, rock
Scottishdescendant of the spirited one
Americanhouse of God
Englishbeloved, darling
Scottishcloth merchant, fabric trader
Englishpeaceful territory, land of peace
Englishbaker
Englishson of Hugh
Englishgrey color
Englishbright, radiant
Welshmaiden, young woman
Englishhappiness, joy
Welshyouthful
Englishradiance, brilliance, splendor
Irishbright, radiant, lustrous
Irishstrength, power
Irishcalm, serene
Welshdark one, little dark-haired one
Irishlittle fire, flame
Irishknife, cutting blade of a plow
Americanslender, narrow
Irishbright sea, shining sea
Britishfrom Lorn, from the district of Argyll, Scotland
Britishfrom Wales, land of the Cymry
Americanrye meadow, clearing
Americanpoet, philosopher
Irishlittle king, royal one
Irishbare moor, headland
Englishborn of yew tree
Scottishdark warrior, little dark chieftain
Irishtruly brave, genuinely bold
Englishfortunate, of good fortune
Welshgreat sea, son of the sea
Americansteward, estate guardian
Scottishjoyful, bright
Americantailor's descendant
Americanlittle rock, harmony
Frenchpearl
Americandefender of men
Englishbright, shining light
Scottishpure
Irishheather hill, heath valley
Englishhandsome, born of fire
Englishmy God is an oath
Americanbeloved, wished-for child
Americandefender of men
Scottishson of the devotee of Saint Fillan
Scottishfrom Paisley, Scotland (basilica church)
Americanlittle saint, holy one
Irishland of Eire, western isle
Americanslender, narrow
Irishmeadow of the fair hero
Americanfamous joy
Englishbeloved, dear one
Englishwhite shadow, fair phantom
Welshstrong wolf, wolf valor
Irishcrooked nose, bent nose
Americanslender and fair
AmericanGod is gracious
Welshoak tree
African Americancourageous, valiant
Americanland of the Welsh people
AmericanGod is gracious
Irishgates of paradise, lush
Arabichill meadow, clearing on the hill
Americanfair warrior
Scottishancient, enduring
Irishlittle poet; philosopher
Irishcountry; land
Welshbright fame
Englishfollower of Christ
Englishspeckled, freckled
Irishland of the lochs, fjord-land (Scandinavia)
Scottishnoise, tumult
Englishriver meadow
Englishlake, waterfall (from Welsh -lynn)
Americansilver; from the region of Aria (ancient Persia)
ItalianGod is gracious (from Hebrew Yochanan via Welsh)
Welshlarge homestead, big village
African-Americanpure
Irishbeloved, darling
Englishbright, shining light
Irishdescendant of Lorcán
Irishfair, holy, and blessed
Welshsupreme, excellent
Welshthrone, sun
Persianestate on the River Aire
Englishbeautiful, lovely
Irishhazel tree, nut-bearing shrub
Americanyellow, slender
Scottishhedgerow, boundary
Englishwhite phantom, fair spirit
Welshlittle rose
Irishjasmine flower
Thaislender, narrow
Irishdream, vision
Irishhigh clearing in woodland
Englishpleasant, beautiful, radiant
Irishchampion, noble one
Irishbeloved
Welshenthusiasm, ardor
Welshson of Aodh (fire)
Scottishhazel tree
Englishthunder
Welshprince, king
IrishIreland, land of the west
Irishspirited one, descendant of Bradach
Irishfighter, battle
Americanpleasant stream
Englishpear tree dweller
Englishmost holy
Frenchnoble, bright
Germanson of Morris/Maurice
Englishmighty hound, great wolf
Irishash tree clearing
Englishmountain of strength, exalted
Irishsupplanter (via Jay/James)
Americanbright, shining light, torch
IrishGod is gracious
Welshvery fair, noble maiden
Welshbeloved, esteemed
Englishfrom the Afton River
Scottishbright, radiant
Finnishdeep valley dwellers
Englishhill, eminence (via Brian)
Englishfair, beautiful
Irishslender, narrow
Irishdescendant of Brocán (little badger)
Irishjasmine flower (Persian origin)
Americanbold ruler, chief power
Welshdescendant of Braonán (moisture/sorrow)
Irishone who lisps, stutters
Frenchone's own meadow, solitary clearing
Scottishimmortal, divine
Welshesteemed, valued
Frenchdefender of men
Scottishelm grove
Scottishchief, royal descendant
Americanlittle red one
Americangrey home, gravelly homestead
Scottishlight, bright one
Scottishfather, head of monastery
Englishfrom Wales, land of the Cymry
Americancourageous, valiant
Latin Americangreat queen
Irishelf's stone, ancient stone
Englishfirst of the month, calends
Welshgift of God
Englishruler of the world
Englishhelpful one
Americanbrave in battle (via Casey etymology)
Americandescendant of fire, young warrior
IrishGod is gracious
Americancourteous, well-bred, polite
Englishborn at Christmas (Noelle variant)
Americanfrom the valley
Americanslender
Americanresolute protector
Englishlittle king
Englishmost holy
Persianflowing, roaring (from the Rhône river)
Frenchvigilant in battle (from Casey/Cathasach root)
Americanpeople mighty, powerful nation
IrishGod is gracious
Scottishbear king
Englishcircular hollow, cauldron (landscape feature)
Scottishgreat homestead, large settlement
Americansteward, household manager
Scottishmuddy place, ditch
Americanwatchful, alert, vigilant
Scottishfrom the rocky hill, crag dweller
Irishlittle Hugh, small-hearted one
Englishbroad valley, wide hill
Scottishyoung, youthful
Irishthe cleansing one, the rinser
Americanlittle fire
Irishfair-haired hero
Scottishmodern invented name
Americanvictory of the people
Americannight, dark beauty
Americanthunder and lightning (via Raiden)
Americanhazel tree
Englishchampion, passionate
Irishoak grove
Irishhead of the pass
Scottishrival, eager, industrious
Englishcrooked nose
Americanthunder
Welshpearl
Welshson of the fair one, fair-born
Scottishdark one, little dark one
Irishisland of apples
Celticgarden of holly
Scottishnarrow channel, strait
Scottishdream, vision
Irishbeautiful rose (folk etymology)
Englishrye meadow
Englishlittle deer, fawn
Irishcourageous, valiant
Irishlarge settlement, big homestead
Americankernel, grain, seed
Irishlord, chief, ruler
Irishdescendant of the dark challenger
Irishshe who intoxicates, cause of great joy
Irishborn of fire, handsome chief (via Kenneth/Ciona...
Scottishyellow, fair (light-haired)
Scottishgentle horse
Englishcreative American name, rhythmic and strong
African Americanslender, narrow
Americanmirth, merriment, great joy
Irishewe (graceful creature)
Americanholly tree
AmericanGod is gracious, Yahweh has shown favor
Americanbright friend, fair valley
Americanelf, magical being
Englishbrave ruler, powerful leader
Englishcraftsman, skilled maker
Americanyoung warrior
WelshGod is gracious
Scottishsky (variant of Kai)
Americanthicket, small wood
Scottishdark one, dark-haired
Americanson of the fair hero
Americancrooked nose, bent nose
Americangrace, favor
Spanishstream, ford
Americanchalk ridge, chalk farm
Scottishfrom Paisley, Scotland
Americanheart's friend, chosen friend
Welshsmall flame, little fire
Irishfrom Wales, land of Cymry
Americanhigh, noble, strong
Irishson of the sea, born from ocean waves
Americanbear king
Portuguesesupplanter, one who grabs the heel
Englishslender, powerful
Irishhorn blower
Americanson of Owen
Americanman of vigor
ScottishGod is gracious
Welshson of Hutch (Hugh)
Englishisland (Scottish Hebridean island name)
ScottishGod is mine; my God
Israelibeloved, dear
Scottishred-haired, ruddy complexion
ScottishGod is gracious
Scottishchief; prince; leader
Bretonstudious, learned interpreter
Arabicnarrow strait, channel
Scottishleader, ruler
Welshhappy, joyful
Scottishland of the lochs, fjord-land
Scottishstrong lord
WelshGod is gracious
Englishfair, white, bright
Irishsilver, bright
Welshdefender at the weir or fortress
Englishpurity, virtue (literary association)
Welshlittle fire
Irishlittle lord, champion
Irishdream, vision
Irishcrooked nose
Scottishstar
Welshugly head (original clan self-reference)
Irishof the forest men, from Norman Freselier
Scottishbright, beautiful, light
IrishGod exists, God is
Englishfrom the ford, river crossing
Welshtwin
Englishman of goodness, full of goodness
Americanworld ruler, ruler of the world
Irishelm grove, place of elms
Americanchurch
Americanoak tree
Americanfifth
Irishflowing water, movement
Arabicslender, narrow
Irishproud descendant, descendant of the proud one
Irishstrong lord
Americanfair, blessed, holy
WelshGod is gracious
Irishfrom the Brie region of France
Frenchfrom céilí, traditional Irish dance gathering
Irishbeautiful, harmonious
Hawaiiancrooked nose
Americanfrom Wales, land of the Welsh
Americanlove
Welshson of Brice, son of the speckled one
Americanthunder, god of thunder
Scandinavianrock, stone
Americanshe who intoxicates, intoxicating one
Irishfair, white, blessed
Welshwhite hawk, battle hawk
Welshfair, white, blessed
Welshtumult, noise of battle
WelshGod is gracious
Englishhonor, dignity, virtue
Irishbright, handsome
Scottishlittle king
Welshpledge, oath (possible Celtic origin)
Irishwoman of the tribe, race woman
Frenchnoble
Irishfair warrior, white hero
ScottishMack's stream, great stream
Scottishbelief, faith, creed
Irishhill, mound
Welshhelpful one
Americangreat, kingly
Welshlittle king
Irishfrom the rocky peaks
Irishdark-haired, dark warrior
Irishfrom Saint Clair, bright and clear
Scottishburnt meadow or hill
EnglishIreland, from Eriu goddess
Irishhigh hill, hillside
Irishservant of Saint John
Irishvigilant, watchful
Americangreat, mighty
Americanking, lord, ruler
Welshbright, shining light
Irishmind, intellect, spirit
Englishraider, warrior
Irishwhite, fair-haired
Scottishlittle Mary
Irishfrom Scotland, a Scot
Americandark, dusky
Scottishbright, shining one
Hawaiianson of, awakening
Welshfrom the craggy hills, little hill
ScottishGod beholds, foresight
Americanfair one, gentle
Americancounsel power, wise advisor
Englishchief, prince, princess
Frenchholly tree
Irishelm grove
Scottishpale, sallow-complexioned
Irishhill, mound by the lake
Americangreat queen, divine queen
Welshstrong lord
Welshnight beauty
Americandark one, little dark one
Irishson of the sea, great tide
WelshResolute protection; will-helmet
Irishgrace, favor
Irishborn of the yew tree
Scottishalert, vigilant, watchful
Irishslender, fair
Irishdark one, dark-haired
Irishspear ruler
Englishlake, waterfall
Americanson of Cathal, son of the battle-ruler
Scottishgreatest
Welshvigilant, watchful
Latin Americanrock, stone
Welshstrong, noble, virtuous
Irishson of the sea
Welshbear
Welshprosperous friend
Englishnoble lady, bread-kneader
Englishbreath of life, radiant air
Filipinoson of James, supplanter
Scottishflowing river, running water
Englishson of Cadán, little battle
Americannoble kind, of noble birth
Welshson of Owen, young warrior
Welshwhite shadow, white wave
Italianson of Flann (red-haired one)
Scottishnoble, of noble kind
Welshcrooked nose, winding river bend
Americanslender, graceful
Irishhigh, noble, exalted
Irishdefender of men
Scottishslender and fair
IrishGod is gracious (descendant of John)
Americanvaliant, courageous
Americanson of grace, son of good fortune
Scottishpearl
Scottishpure, holy (glan) + good (da)
Welshcourageous, valiant
Irishalive, full of life
Englishdark, black
Irishson of John, God is gracious
Welshpoet, philosopher, wise man
Irishriver
Englishwarrior, fighter
Irishlittle rose
Irishnobleman, patrician (via Patrick)
Irishland of Eoghan (Irish)
African-Americanbroad valley, wide meadow
Americanhelpful, one who provides assistance
Americanjazz music, vibrant spirit
Americanstrength, hill (from Irish Bree)
Americanone's own meadow
Scottishbeloved, darling
Americanbrave heart, heart guardian
Englishcourageous, valiant
Irishshining light, bright one
Irishbright, radiant
Welshlittle fire
Irishquaking aspen meadow
Scottishqueen, ruler
Welshland of the lochs, lake land
Americanboar friend
Englishbright sea, shining pool
Welshtwin
Scottishbattle mighty, warrior
Scottishstrawberry grower
ScottishGod is gracious
Englishbright, shining one
Englishacquired, gotten
Americanchampion
Irishhonor, esteem
Bretonwhite ring, blessed ring
Welshslender, narrow (via Irish Caolinn)
Americanwolf-lover
Irishlittle rock
IrishGod is gracious
Americanbright, shining
Irishhay meadow, grassy clearing
Americanfreckled, speckled
Americanfrom the alder grove, descendant of the challenger
Irishson of good fortune
Americanfair warrior, white-haired hero
Scottishson of the servant of Saint John
Irishfaithful, loyal
IrishGod is gracious
Germanicpraised, lauded
Scottishstrong lord, fierce chief
Welshson of James
Englishlove
Welshlittle deer
Irishilluminator, one who shines light
Welshson of David
Englishbrave, powerful ruler
Welshvictory of the people
Irishlittle king, kingly
Americanpowerful in battle (alternate interpretation)
IrishGod is gracious
Englishchief lord, noble leader
Britishford at the oak tree
Scottishstrength, power
Irishlives near reed beds
Englishwhite wave, fair phantom
Englishgarden of holly
Scottishlaw, rule, model conduct
Japanesevictory of the people
Scottishyoung warrior
Irishlittle swift one, bright and pleasant
Irishlittle churchman, associated with the church
Irishvalley of the River Kent
Americanbarn for cows, cowshed
Americannoble, exalted, powerful
Americanancient, enduring
Americanpeace, Ireland
Americandescendant of Bradan (salmon)
Americanround-topped hill
Americandescendant of Braol
Americanpearl
Scottishlake, waterfall, pool
Americanflowing, from the river
Welshson of Madoc (gift of God)
Americandescendant of Braolach (broad clearing)
Americanstar
Indianwhole, universal
Americandark warrior, dark brown champion
Irishlake, waterfall
Americanelm (river or settlement by elm trees)
Scottishson of the fair one
Americanlife, living
Englishdefender of men, protector of mankind
Scottishfrom the fortified city
Englishdove
Scottishnoble strength
Englishwell-born, noble
Welshbeloved, to love
Welshpure, clear (from Katherine)
Americanbeautiful, gentle, precious
Irishbright, shining light
Irishhill, mound
Welshlittle fire, born of fire
Irishlake, pool, waterfall
Welshlittle fire, born of fire
Irishfull of goodness
Irishcourageous, valiant
Americanson of Owen
Welshholly tree
Americanelm grove
Americanpure, beloved
Americancrossing, ford
Americanwise protector, counselor-guardian
Irishlittle salmon, little goad
Irishbeautiful birth, beloved child
Americanlittle bay, small inlet
Americanfrom the narrow forest
Americanfamous throughout the land
EnglishGomeric's mountain or hill
Englishlake in a meadow
Scottishson of Andrew
Englishfrom the round hill
Americancharcoal hill
Americanmodern invented name combining Zay and Lynn
Americanadmirable, hawk-like (from Irish Shea)
Irishisland
Irishmy God is an oath
Welshbitter, beloved
Welshprincess
Englishhomestead, settlement
Americanland of Eoghan (Owen's territory)
Americanfair, white
Welshpearl
Scottishlord, master
Greekearl, nobleman
Englishpearl
Scottishlittle seal
Irishson of the servant of John
Scottishsupplanter
Scottishof high quality, excellent
Scottishwolf by the stream or pool
Englishgentle, beautiful
Irishfair one, bright hero
Americanyellow, fair-haired
Scottishpure
Irishbeloved, dear one
Englishdark one, dark-haired
Irishfair warrior, white hero
Scottishhandsome, gentle, kind
Irishlittle dark one
Irishsmall cloak, beloved one
Irishfair, beautiful
Irishrye clearing
Irishdescendant of the victorious one
Irishlight, bright one
Irishbold king, royal ruler
Englishhermitage meadow, woodland clearing
Englishson of James
Englishdove
Irishfrom the deep valley (Devon region)
Americanarrow maker, one who makes arrows
Englishson of David, beloved
Englishpledged to God, God is my oath
Scottishlarge homestead, big village
Englishmy God is abundance or my God is an oath
EnglishLittle red one
IrishHonor, nobility
Irishbright, shining one
Englishhandsome, beautiful
Welshbeloved lake; sea of bitterness + lake
Englishcold well; from the cold water source
Englishenthusiasm, ardor, passion
Welshlittle rock, harmony
Irishpear tree
Englishwealthy protector
Irishlake, pool
Englishfair, white, blessed
Englishof the heights
Englishpearl
Irishdivine bear
Englishhill, burial mound
Englishsilver, bright, shining
Welshfair, white, smooth
Englishlarge homestead, settlement
AmericanDark one, black-haired
IrishSon of Kenneth; handsome one
AmericanStrong lord, mighty ruler
Welshrejoice; pure
Englishdescendant of the dark challenger
Irishancient, enduring (via Kiana/Cian)
Americanrejoice
Welshlittle wolf
Irishfrom the Afton river
Scottishdark warrior
IrishGod is gracious
Englishbought land, purchased territory
Scottishvigilant, watchful
Irishwatchful, alert
Scottishred-haired, ruddy complexion
Englishfort on the Thames / from the Roman Londinium
Englishhome ruler, powerful
Englishraven
Welshardor, enthusiasm (from Welsh Rhys)
Fantasyhigh prominence, brow
Welshyew bow warrior, bow army
Welshfrom the southern lands
Scottishred king
IrishGod is gracious
Americanlion-like
Welshroyal power
African Americanelm grove, place of elms
ScottishGod is gracious (feminine form)
Americanfortunate, good
Americanheadland, promontory, cape
ScottishGod is gracious
ScottishGaul, Celt (person of Celtic origin)
Bretonimmortal, divine
Welshwestward, to the west
Irishancient, enduring
Irishpearl
Englishlittle honor, dear one
Irishdark one, dark-complexioned
Scottishfrom Brittany, land of the Britons
Englishsettlement on the River Ren
Scottishsong thrush, singing bird
Englishdwelling by the meadow valley
Americandove
Irishfair warrior, fair hero
Irishson of the wave, born of the sea
Welshsalmon
Scottishsea circle, sea born
Welshson of Alexander (defender of men)
Englishof the elm tree, smooth stream
Irishfrom Wales, land of compatriots
Welshdescendant of the little drop
Irishwealthy protector
Irishpure lily
Englishfreckled, speckled
Americanmy own meadow
Scottishson of Roderick
Scottishwarrior, military companion
Scottishpower, work, vigor
Scottishfrom the gray hill
Englishisland
Scottishbeloved, dear one (pet form of Mary)
Irishpure, clear
Welshgrace, favor
Englishdescendant of little fawn
Irishfrom the rounded hill
Englishfamous warrior (from Chlodwig/Louis)
Englishpledged to God
Irishborn of fire, handsome
Americandark foreigner; dark stranger
Irishcraftsman, carpenter
Welshvery white, very fair
Welshdefender of men
Englishpoet, verse-maker
Irishbreast, rounded hill
Welshyarrow plant
Englishberry, fruit
Welshspear bearer, warrior
Irishnoble friend
Welshpearl
Scottishpowerful in battle; rock
Irishson of the fair hero
Americangreat homestead, wonderful dwelling
EnglishLake or pool
Welshdark, black-haired
Irishguardian of prosperity
Englishlittle hill; one who lives near the rocky knoll
Scottishpossibly ancient (Irish variant of Cianna)
Americanone who breaks through
Irishson of the battle chief
Scottishpearl
Americanblack, dark
Turkishbard, poet
Scottishbrightness, radiance, snow
Englishlittle hollow, sickle-shaped bay
Irishlittle seal
Irishpure, ancient (from Celtic root)
Welshsnowdrop flower
Welshsmooth, phantomlike
Welshdark-haired, coal-dark
Scottisha deep, grief-tinged longing for home, the past...
WelshGod is gracious
Irishlife
Irishfarm by the fen
Englishdark one, black-haired
Irishrejoice, happy
Englishround, short person
Englishlittle rock, harmony
Celticmind, spirit, heart
Englishhomestead, settlement
CornishFrom Wales; a foreigner or stranger
Americanexalted one, high goddess
Irishson of Neil
Scottishattractive, pleasant, beautiful
Americangood, kind
Englishlittle dark one
IrishArdent lord; spirited ruler. A rare name of Wel...
Welshford near the crows
Englishof great stature, the great one
Englishnoble, high
Americanshelter, hut
Scottishbrilliantly renowned
Englishfrom South Munster (southern Ireland)
Irishsteadfast, to hold fast
GreekFrom Meirionnydd; of the Welsh coastal region
Welshhappy, carefree, joyous
Englishresolute protector, will-helmet
Englishson of the fair one
Scottishbright fame
Englishservant of St. Fillan
Scottishsunray, shining light
Welshdark river, dark stream
Scottishlittle man, young warrior
IrishDark one; descendant of Ciar
Irishsilver wheel, silver circle
Americanpleasant, enchanting
Irishnarrow river
Scottishfrom the River Bandon, white water
IrishSon of Aodh (fire god)
ScottishIreland or land of abundance
Irishthunder, strength
ScandinavianGod is gracious (via Shannon/Shane)
Americanpure, clear
Irishhouse of figs
EnglishGod is gracious
Irishfollower of Christ, Christian woman
Irishsorrowful, broken-hearted
Irishfair shoulder
IrishGod is gracious
Irishnoble hill; Ella hill
Englishbright sea
Frenchresolute protector
Scottishstrong wolf
Irishlittle Ireland (historical settlement)
Scottishdaughter of the wave or flood
Irishthe greatest
Welshlittle fire
Americanfrom the River Clyde (strong current)
Scottishthe praised one
EnglishGoddess; holy one (river name)
WelshGod is gracious
Welshsea tide, son of the sea
Welshwater of life
Irishcrooked nose (distinctive feature)
Americanfair one, bright, handsome
Scottishraspberry (fruit)
Welshelm tree
Cornishisland
Scottishbright, radiant
Irishlittle king, kingly (from Ryan)
Americanpearl (via Scottish Maisie/Margaret)
Americanone's meadow, solitary clearing
Americanflower
Englishslender; narrow passage
Irishpledged to God
Englishhandsome, fair
EnglishWorld ruler; mighty lord of the world
Irishhill
AmericanGreat tide or great wave of the sea
Welsharmor maker, one who makes or wears armor
Englishriver mouth, estuary
Welshrocky hill, outcropping
Welshamiable, kind
Englishfrom Britain, Briton
Englishfrom the alder grove
Englishpromontory above a pool
Scottishruler of the world
Scottishsword, torch
Norsefrom the manse, house near the church
Scottishhome, homestead
Irishdawn, sunrise
Italiandefender of men
Scottishfrom the round hill
Americanlittle, small
Scottishson of Brice
Americancrooked nose, bent nose
Scottishblessed
Welshmeadow of the holly tree
Scottishhoney, sweet
Englishlittle iron one, iron-hearted
Irishto create; creation
Welshvictory of the people
Frenchadmirable, hawk-like
Americansorrowful one; broken-hearted
Irishtrue, genuine
Italianbroom-covered hill, beacon hill
AmericanGod is gracious
Irishchief, lord
Irishgray fort or enclosure
Scottishred king, red-haired ruler
Scottishwicker basket, fish trap
Englishvalley, mountain glen
AmericanIsland (from the Scottish island of Tiree)
Scottishruler of the wheel, wheel king
Welshchief, prince, smooth-browed leader
Scottishfair, white, blessed
Welshyew wood, yew tree
Frenchbeloved
Scottishpraised, praiseworthy
GreekGod is gracious
Welshdark one, descendant of Dubhthach
Scottishsunray, shining light
Welshjust, equitable
Englishstrawberry, forest men
Scottishfox
Englishpledge, servant
Irishhorsefly, gadfly
Englishred-haired one, little redhead
Englishtwin
Englishhill, mound, burial tumulus
Englishpearl
Englishpowerful ruler
Englishfriend (invented by J.M. Barrie from 'fwendy')
Englishrock, crag, cliff
Scottishone who grinds grain, miller
Scottishgood, well-born
Englishgrey, grey-haired
Welshhigh, noble, strong
Irishhigh, noble
Irishold river, ancient waters
Irishsun-born, child of the sun
Welshraven, crow
ScottishBranch; fern or bracken
Celticdove
Scottishfoxglove flower
Welshfrom Cardigan (Welsh place name)
Americanunclear Celtic origin, possibly related to sena...
Cornishbattle, strife
Welshwarrior, fighter
Americanpearl
WelshGod is gracious (via Evan/John)
Modern Americanbeloved, esteemed
Englishblack-headed, dark one
Irishson of Daniel
Irishlittle king
Irishradiant, bright
Welshdefender of men
Scottishgreat lord, great chief
Cornishland of the fjords / Norseman
Scottishvariant of Cerridwen (Welsh goddess of inspirat...
Welshblind (from Latin caecus)
Irishpure, clear
EnglishGod is gracious
Englishcoal black, dark-complexioned
Scottishfrom the narrow strait
Scottishstrength, valor
Americannarrow mountain valley
ScottishGod is gracious (via Jennifer)
Americanbrightness, radiance
IrishGod is gracious
Welshson/descendant of Aodh (fire)
Irishgreat lord, magnificent ruler
Welshpearl
Welshcreative spelling of Bray/Bree
Americanfierce valor, unlucky
Irishold river, wise one
AmericanGod is gracious
Americanfort on the hill
IrishGod is gracious
IrishGod is gracious, God has shown favor
Americansword blade, brand
IrishJudged; vindicated
Hebrewgift of God
Americancalm, serene; of the valley
Americanmaiden, young girl
Englishwanderer, exile, stranger
Irishbeautiful, graceful
ArabicGod is gracious
Welshdefender of men
Englishold river; ancient one
IrishSorrowful one, broken-hearted
Irishgirl, young woman
Irishbright shining one; light
IrishDaybreak, first light of day
Englishdawn, first light of day
Englishworld ruler, mighty ruler
Irishstrong wolf, mighty hound
Irishcreative American elaboration of Rhonda
Americanblessed, fair, white
Americanisland of Alfsigr (Norse personal name)
Scottishpledge, oath
Americangrace, favor (from Hannah via Anne)
Englishgenuine, true, perfect
Welshpowerful ruler
Englishyew warrior
Welshoath
Irishfamous, renowned
Englishruler of the world
Scottishshining light, bright torch
Englishyew warrior
Welshred
Englishchampion
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