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Celtic Names
Celtic names from Ireland, Wales, and Scotland are steeped in mythology, nature, and ancient warrior traditions.
About Celtic Names
Celtic names span thousands of years of Irish, Welsh, Scottish, Cornish, and Breton culture. Many reference ancient gods, legendary heroes, and the natural world that Celtic peoples held sacred.
Celtic Naming Traditions
- Many names reference nature elements
- Some names honor Celtic gods and heroes
- Irish names often have silent letters (Caoimhe = Keeva)
- Welsh names use distinctive sounds like "ch" and "dd"