Names from Celtic mythology are some of the most stunning, lyrical, and legendary names of all time. They feel mystical and intriguing, ancient and alluring. To be quite honest, I know many writers who choose and invent names based on the below (like Sarah J. Maas) and it makes sense, doesn’t it? These names have that fantastical feeling we love.
If you are inspired by Celtic mythology and are looking to collect names of the sort, you’ll find both female and male names below. I am also including a section of names that are not strictly from mythology, but feel very much inspired and of the same realm. Happy name collecting!
Celtic Mythology Girl Names
- Aibell — radiant
- Áine — radiance
- Andraste — invincible
- Aoife — beauty
- Artio — bear
- Avalon — isle of apples
- Belisama — brightest one
- Branwen — white raven
- Brigantia — high one
- Brigid — exalted one
- Cerridwen — fair and blessed
- Clíona — shapely
- Danann — of Danu
- Danu — flowing
- Deirdre — sorrowful
- Divona — divine
- Eithne — kernel
- Emer — swift
- Enid — soul
- Epona — great mare
- Fianna — warrior band
- Fionnuala — fair shoulder
- Guinevere — fair and smooth
- Igraine — gracious
- Isolde — fair lady
- Korrigan — little dwarf
- Macha — plain
- Maeve — she who intoxicates
- Morgana — sea-born
- Morrigan — great queen
- Niamh — bright
- Nimue — lady of the lake
- Olwen — white footprint
- Rhiannon — great queen
- Rosmerta — great provider
- Shannon — old, wise
- Sirona — star
- Sláine — health
- Sulis — sun
- Úna — lamb
Celtic Mythology Boy Names
- Angus — one choice
- Arthur — bear
- Bel — bright
- Bran — raven
- Cáel — slender
- Cian — ancient
- Conall — strong wolf
- Conor — lover of hounds
- Cormac — charioteer
- Dagda — good god
- Dylan — great tide
- Emrys — immortal
- Fergus — man of vigor
- Fionn — fair
- Gwydion — born of trees
- Lir — sea
- Lugh — light
- Mabon — divine son
- Merlin — sea fortress
- Nuada — cloud maker
- Oisín — little deer
- Oscar — deer lover
- Taran — thunder
- Tristan — tumult
- Uther — terrible
More Celtic Names to Inspire
- Aeron — berry
- Aisling — dream
- Briallen — primrose
- Bryn — hill
- Cadeyrn — battle king
- Callum — dove
- Caoimhe — gentle
- Carys — love
- Catrìona — pure
- Cordelia — heart
- Dara — oak
- Declan — full of goodness
- Eira — snow
- Elaine — bright light
- Elestren — iris
- Elowen — elm tree
- Ewan — born of the yew
- Fiadh — wild deer
- Gavin — white hawk
- Idris — ardent lord
- Isla — island
- Kieran — little dark one
- Leith — flowing water
- Lorcan — little fierce one
- Lowenna — joy
- Madoc — fortunate
- Morwenna — maiden
- Orla — golden princess
- Owain — well-born
- Rhoswen — white rose
- Rhys — ardor
- Róisín — little rose
- Ronan — little seal
- Saoirse — freedom
- Seren — star
- Sorcha — bright
- Tadhg — poet
- Tiernan — little lord
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