List of Gaelic Baby Names Meanings

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  • Mckennzie
    Meaning & History. From the Gaelic surname Mac Coinnich, which means "son of COINNEACH". A famous bearer of the surname was William Lyon MacKenzie (1795-1861), a Canadian journalist and political rebel. As a feminine given name, it was popularized by the American actress Mackenzie Phillips (1959-).
    Meaning: The fair one Origin: Gaelic
  • Mckenzie - mə-KEN-zee
    Mackenzie Girl's name meaning, origin, and popularity. ... In Gaelic, it means "comely." It can also mean "child of the wise leader" and "born of fire." It's used as both a boys' and a girls' name but is more popular for girls.
    Meaning: The fair one Origin: Gaelic
  • Mckinnley
    Meaning: The son of the white warrior Origin: Gaelic
  • Meg
    Persian Meaning: The name Meg is a Persian baby name. In Persian the meaning of the name Meg is: Child of light. Famous Bearer: Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
    Meaning: A short form of margaret, megan Origin: Celtic, Gaelic
  • Micaella
    The name Micaela is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Micaela is: Feminine of Michael, meaning gift from God.
    Meaning: Who is like god Origin: Celtic, Gaelic, Hebr
  • Michaella
    English Meaning: The name Michaela is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Michaela is: Feminine of Michael, meaning gift from God.
    Meaning: Who is like god Origin: Celtic, Gaelic, Hebr
  • Monalisa
    The name Monalisa is an Italian baby name. In Italian the meaning of the name Monalisa is: Mona Lisa is a famous portrait painted by Leonardo da Vinci.
    Meaning: Noble Origin: Gaelic
  • Neill
    Neil is a masculine given name of Gaelic origin. The name is an Anglicisation of the Irish Niall which is of disputed derivation. The Irish name may be derived from words meaning "cloud", "passionate", or "champion". ... Most authorities cite the meaning of Neil in the context of a surname as meaning champion.
    Meaning: The champion Origin: Gaelic
  • Nevin - NEH-vin
    Nevin is a surname of Irish (Gallowglass) origin. Two etymologies are given. It may originate from Cnamhín, derived from Cnamh, "a bone", possibly a nickname in reference to the first chief of the clan who was a bony or large-boned man.
    Meaning: Middle, herb Origin: Celtic, Gaelic
  • Nia - NEE-ə
    Nia is a feminine given name with multiple origins. ... It is a Welsh variant of Niamh, an Irish name meaning "bright". Nia is also a Swahili name meaning "purpose". Nia (Georgian: ნია) is a popular name in Georgia. It is also a short form of names ending in "nia" such as Antonia.
    Meaning: Origin: Gaelic
  • Niamh
    Niamh (Irish pronunciation: [ˈniːəv], from Old Irish Niaṁ) is an Irish feminine given name (meaning "bright" or "radiant"), anglicised as Neve or Neave /ˈniːv/. In Irish mythology, Niamh is the daughter of the god of the sea, Manannán mac Lir and one of the queens of Tír na nÓg, the land of eternal youth.
    Meaning: The daughter of a sea god in irish mythology Origin: Gaelic
  • Nigel - NIE-jəl
    Origin of the name Nigel: Evolution of the Scandinavian Njal, which originated from the Irish Niall, a name derived from the Gaelic néall (cloud) or niadh (champion). The Scandinavians took the name to Normandy, where it was Latinized as Nigellus.
    Meaning: Dark cloud Origin: Gaelic
  • Nolan
    Nolan Boy's name meaning, origin, and popularity. ... In Gaelic, it means a descendant of a chariot fighter or champion. Other meanings are "famous" and "noble." Well-known Nolans: movie director Christopher Nolan.
    Meaning: A famous and noble man, A champion of the people, Power Origin: Gaelic
  • Nollan
    Traditionally an Irish last name. In Gaelic, it means a descendant of a chariot fighter or champion. Other meanings are "famous" and "noble." Well-known Nolans: movie director Christopher Nolan. Origin.
    Meaning: A famous and noble man, a champion of the people Origin: Gaelic
  • Norma - NAWR-mə
    Created by Felice Romani for the main character in the opera 'Norma' (1831). He may have based it on Latin norma "rule". This name is also frequently used as a feminine form of NORMAN.
    Meaning: Thor mind Origin: Gaelic
  • Norman - NAWR-mən
    The Normans were Vikings who settled on the coast of France, in the region that became known as Normandy. In England the name Norman or Normant was used before the Norman conquest, first as a nickname for Scandinavian settlers and later as a given name.
    Meaning: Thor mind Origin: Gaelic
  • Nyla
    The meaning of the name “Nyla” is: “Cloud or champion”. Additional information: Nila or Nyla is also the name of an Egyptian Princess. Categories: Gaelic Names. Used in: English speaking countries. Gender: Girl Names.
    Meaning: Cloud or champion, Winner, Achiever Origin: Gaelic
  • Oran
    Gaelic Meaning: The name Oran is a Gaelic baby name. In Gaelic the meaning of the name Oran is: Pale.
    Meaning: Pale one, pine ornice - cedar tree Origin: Celtic, Gaelic
  • Oreen
    Meaning. From the pine tree / a pale-skinned man.
    Meaning: From the pine tree, a pale-skinned man Origin: Hebrew, Gaelic
  • Orin
    Orin, or Orrin, is an anglicised spelling of the Irish given name "Odran", traditionally spelled "Odhran" and more recently spelled "Oran"). In Irish, it is pronounced "O-rawn" or "O-rin". ... dark-haired, derived from the word otteran, "otter" in Irish, which is generally accepted as the correct meaning.
    Meaning: A dark haired beauty Origin: Gaelic
  • Owen
    A traditional Welsh name meaning "young warrior" or "well born," "noble." The name has surged in popularity since the year 2000. Well-known Owens: actors Clive Owen and Owen Wilson; title character in John Irving's A Prayer for Owen Meany. Origin. Celtic.
    Meaning: A well born man Origin: Gaelic
  • Owena
    Welsh Meaning: The name Owena is a Welsh baby name. In Welsh the meaning of the name Owena is: Young warrior. Also can be a Well-born.
    Meaning: A high- born woman Origin: Gaelic
  • Owenn
    Origin of the name Owen: A name of uncertain derivation. Some believe it to be from the Welsh oen (lamb). Others feel it is from the Gaelic Loghunn (youth), and yet another suggestion is that it is the Welsh form of the Latin Eugenius (well-born, noble).
    Meaning: A well born man Origin: Welsh, Gaelic
  • Pixie
    Pixie is a cute -- quite possibly too cute -- name that suddenly feels possible thanks to the craze for names that contain the letter x. Though its origin may be uncertain, a pixie is internationally recognized as a sprite or fairy: tiny, sometimes green, usually pointy-eared.
    Meaning: Mischievous fairy Origin: Celtic, Gaelic
  • Quillan
    Irish Origin. "Cub" The meaning of the name Quillan is Cub. The origin of the name Quillan is Irish.
    Meaning: Resembling a cub Origin: Gaelic
  • Quinlan
    Gaelic Meaning: The name Quinlan is a Gaelic baby name. In Gaelic the meaning of the name Quinlan is: Shaped as a well.
    Meaning: A strong and healthy man Origin: Gaelic
  • Quinn
    Origin of the name Quinn: Derived from the Irish surname O' Quinn which is from the Gaelic O' Cuinn (descendant of Conn). The name is derived from conn (wisdom, reason, intelligence).
    Meaning: Signifies queen Origin: Gaelic
  • Quinnlan
    Irish Meaning: The name Quinlan is an Irish baby name. In Irish the meaning of the name Quinlan is: Graceful.
    Meaning: A strong and healthy man Origin: Gaelic
  • Raegan
    Raegan is an Americanized respelling of Reagan, coming from an old Irish surname “Ó Riagáin” (a descendent of Riagán) – which in turn originated from the Gaelic "riodhgach" meaning 'impulsive.'
    Meaning: Born into royalty, the little ruler Origin: Gaelic
  • Raegann
    An Irish last name meaning "little ruler," now used as both a boys' and girls' name. It was popularized as a first name by Ronald Reagan's U.S. presidency. For girls, it's also a variation on Regan, one of the daughters in Shakespeare's King Lear. Origin. Irish.
    Meaning: Born into royalty, the little ruler Origin: Gaelic