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Scottish Gaelic form of the Old Irish name Cainnech, derived from caín meaning "handsome, beautiful, good". It is often Anglicized as Kenneth. It is also used as a modern Scottish Gaelic form of the unrelated name Cináed.
This list of Scottish Gaelic given names shows Scottish Gaelic given names beside their English language equivalent. In some cases, the equivalent can be a cognate, in other cases it may be an Anglicised spelling derived from the Gaelic name, or in other cases it can be an etymologically unrelated name.
Scottish GaelicEnglishAdaidhAdie, [5] Addie [39]Adhamh, [39] Àdhamh [5]AdamAilbeartAlbertAlan, AllanAug 16, 2023 · Find the perfect Gaelic name for your baby girl or boy and learn its meaning, origin, and popularity.
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- Oscar. English or Irish. Meaning: "God spear, or deer-lover or champion warrior" Oscar is one of the most stylish Old Man Names of our era.
- Callum. Scottish form of Columba, Latin. Meaning: "dove" Callum, a charming Scottish name high on the list in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, is rising through the ranks in the US now too.
- Cillian. Irish. Meaning: "war strife or church" Cillian is one of the native Irish names that, along with Aiden and Declan, is becoming an unlikely favorite in contemporary America.
- Ronan. Irish. Meaning: "little seal" Ronan is the compelling legendary name of twelve Irish and Scottish saints that is now drawing some deserved attention; this cousin of the ascending Roman and Rowan was chosen by actor Daniel Day-Lewis and his writer-director wife Rebecca Miller in 1998, and more recently by actress Catherine Bell.
Mar 15, 2024 · There are hundreds upon hundreds of uniquely Irish first names, with their own specific meaning or origin. Some will be familiar and some will be rare. Many of these names derive their meaning from ancient Irish mythology, while others have evolved from words and phrases within the Irish language.
Aug 7, 2023 · What do Gaelic names typically mean? Gaelic names often have deep meanings rooted in Irish and Scottish culture. Many names are associated with nature, such as Fionn (fair-haired) and Eilidh (deer). Other names have religious connotations, such as Ailbhe (bright) and Ciaran (dark-haired). Can you suggest some unique gender-neutral Gaelic names?
