Old irish names

Irish names conjure up Celtic warriors or a sorry tale of mis-translation. What do they really mean? And where do naming conventions fit in?

Full of rich history and exciting legends, the Celts were an ancient tribe that roamed throughout northern Europe. Celtic names have ties in various origins, from Irish to Scottish to Welsh, Cornish, and Breton, making it the perfect place to find baby names. We’ve rounded up 32 Celtic names for boys to add to your list.

Vidarr, meaning Forest Warrior, Old Norse names, V baby boy names, V baby names, male names, whimsical baby names, baby boy names, traditional names, names that start with V, strong baby names, unique baby names, masculine names, nature names, character names, character inspiration

Pronunciation — AWZ-win | Oswin baby name, Unique baby name, Rare baby names, #babynames

Valda, meaning Spirited Warrioress, Old Norse/German names, V baby girl names, V baby names, female names, whimsical baby names, baby girl names, traditional names, names that start with V, strong baby names, unique baby names, feminine names

These monikers are seriously underused.

There's nothing more fascinating that the long history of Ireland, and Irish boy names give a glimpse into the spellbinding legends, stories, and mythology of that brawny island.

Perplexed by how your ancestor could have so many aliases? Our unique index to those elusive old girls' Irish names is particularly useful where an individual does not appear on record as expected. Many native, old Irish (pre-Norman) origin given names were still popular first names for baby girls in 19th-century Ireland. Discover how these names were disguised by Latin and English "translations" to break down that Irish Genealogy brick wall.