Celtic names
Brian, Aidan, and Alan all derive from specific Gaelic or Welsh linguistic roots—not borrowed from Latin. Our list spans masculine, feminine, and gender-neutral options across Ireland, Wales, and Scotland.
- Brian Virtue and Honor, Strong one #9
- Brianna Honorable #45
- Aidan Fire #56
- Kim Ruler, From the Royal Meadow #68
- Bryan Virtue and Honor #71
- Alan Handsome #83
- Harvey Noble, Worthy #122
- Briana Honorable #145
- Breanna Honorable #158
- Brent Hill, From the Steep Hill #158
- Selma Divinely Protected #241
- Zelma Divinely Protected #317
- Brianne Strong #322
- Donovan Strong fighter, Dark Warrior #328
- Bria Honorable #363
- Kelvin From the Narrow River #443
- Bryanna Honorable #570
- Kendrick Royal Chief #624
- Breana Honorable #732
- Angus Exceptionally strong, Unique Strength #736
- Bryon Virtue and Honor #829
- Breanne Strong #901
- Authur bear or strong warrior #1183
- Llewellyn Ruler #1189
- Breann Strong #1306
- Bryana Honorable #1332
- Tremayne From the House by the Rock #1397
- Brianda Honorable #1409
- York From the Yew-Tree Estate #1519
- Tremaine From the House by the Rock #1609
- Breeanna Honorable #1782
- Enna fair or shining one #1815
- Brien Virtue and Honor #1851
- Aurthur noble and courageous bear #1862
- Brienne Strong #1893
- Brion Virtue and Honor #1922
- Kimball Ruler #2163
- Breeana Honorable #2555
- Conan Intelligent, Little wolf, Little hound #2713
- Briann Strong #2923
- Breeann Strong #3104
- Connell Strong in battle #3208
- Imogean Maiden, innocent girl #3363
- Logen From the Little Hollow #3443
- Kendric Royal Chief #3444
- Kimble Ruler #3450
- Bryanne Strong #3520
- Briannah Honorable #3667
- Tremain From the House by the Rock #3677
- Aylan bright shining fair child #3710
Celtic names come from the Gaelic and Brythonic languages that shaped Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Brittany over centuries. Brian and Aidan have survived from medieval Irish manuscripts; Brianna emerged later as a feminine form. Others like Kim and Bryan show how Celtic names adapted to English spelling and spread across the diaspora. What makes them distinctive is how they sit between two languages — the original Gaelic pronunciation often at odds with how English speakers say them.
Most Celtic names connect to old meanings: warrior, noble, young warrior, or honors to saints and kings. Whether you're drawn to the older Irish spellings or the modern anglicized versions, each name carries a specific history. Below you'll find the meaning and origin of each, so you can understand not just how to say it, but what it meant to the people who first used it.