This is a collection of pages which concentrates on popular Gaelic baby Boys names and their meanings. Of course they are mainly first names or Christian names as they are known in some countries, but their are some Scotland family or Scottish surnames also but all can be used as baby names.
The male(boy) baby names listed here are from Gaelic Origin/Language/Culture. Scottish Gaelic or Gaelic is the traditional language of the Gaels. Gaelic is an Indo-European language spoken in Scotland (but declining in popularity and mainly in the remote Highlands) and Southern Ireland (EIRE). The Gaelic alphabet only has 18 letters with each traditionally being named after trees. You can use the menu to the left to select what country you wish and whether it is boys or girls names you require. You can also use the site to search for different names using a wide variety of search terms by using the search page.
In addition I have also started to add Celtic baby names and these are clearly marked along with their meaning and pronunciation (where possible). Elsewhere on the site you will also find Celtic girl names along with their meaning
Abernethy
The mouth of the Nethy River
Abracham
Father of a multitude (Irish Gaelic)
Accalon
Celtic boys name of uncertain origin or meaning but believed to be from the Welsh achlod meaning shame.
Adair
From the Oak tree near the ford
Addis
(add-is) Celtic boys name which means (meaning) flame
Adeon
Celtic boys name of uncertain origin or meaning but believed to be either Welsh from Adain meaning wing or Irish Aodh meaning bright fire
Adhamh
Of the earth (Irish Gaelic)
Adwen
Cornish Celtic boys name which is a form of Adeon
Aed
Scottish boys name with Gaelic origins meaning "fire"
Aedh
(may) Celtic boys name which, due to the strange pronounciation/spelling combination, is of uncertain origin or meaning. It is believed to be fire or flame
Ael
(ell) Celtic boys name of uncertain origin or meaning but believed to be connected with rocks or castle ramparts
Aelhaeran
(al-haran) Welsh Celtic boys name which means (meaning) iron brow
Afagdu
Welsh Celtic boys name which means (meaning) dark river
Ailin
Originally from gaelic, used as an Irish boys name meaning "handsome"
Aindreas
Scottish Gaelic form of Andrew. Manly, courageous
Ainmire
Gaelic origins for this Irish boys name meaning "great lord"
Allan
Harmony, or the cheerful handsome one.
Allen
Handsome
Alroy
Gaelic boys name which means (meaning) red head
Amatheon
Welsh Celtic boys name which means (meaning) or at least linked to the word agriculture
Anarawad
(a-na-rod) Welsh Celtic boys name which means (meaning) eloquent or beautifully spoken
Aneurin
(an-eye-rin) Celtic boys name which means (meaning) man of honour
Angus
Unique strength, outstanding
Angwyn
Welsh Celtic boys name which means (meaning) very fair, very handsome
Annan
More common as a surname this is a Celtic boys name which means (meaning) lives by the river
Aodh
Gaelic name regarded as a version of Hugh. Although this is not strictly true as Hugh is a Germanic name meaning heart and mind.
Aodhgagan
(ey-ga-gone) Celtic boys name which means (meaning) little fire. Often regarded as a modified form of Aedh
Ardal
Celtic boys name which means (meaning) high courage