10 Names of Celtic origin for girls

Because of its melodious sonority and its peculiarity Celtic names are increasingly fashionable. They were commonly used hundreds of years ago in towns in a large part of Europe such as France, Belgium or Great Britain, and also in the Iberian Peninsula, especially in Asturias and Galicia. If you st

Because of its melodious sonority and its peculiarity Celtic names are increasingly fashionable. They were commonly used hundreds of years ago in towns in a large part of Europe such as France, Belgium or Great Britain, and also in the Iberian Peninsula, especially in Asturias and Galicia.

If you still do not know how to call your daughter, we suggest you the ten most used Celtic names that are trending, and their meaning very linked to nature and the characteristics and attributes of women.

The 10 most popular girl names

1. Alina. This name refers to two qualities of the woman one physical as it is attractive and another has to do with her sense of humor: funny.

2. Brigida. It means 'strength' and was the name of a Celtic goddess of fire and fertility. It is also the name of the patron saint of Europe Santa Brígida.

3. Drusilla. This name, Drusilla, refers to a strong woman. This name was used in the Roman Empire from the wife of Emperor Augustus to the sister of Caligula.

4. Eleonora. A beautiful Celtic name that means 'that grows', although some voices also maintain that it refers to a beautiful and ardent woman.

5. Evelyn. This name means 'the expected and the desired one'. They are two characteristics to which this name is linked. It is also thought that it means 'origin and principle of all things'.

6. Hazel. This name, Hazel, name comes from a walnut of Australian origin.

7. Eire. With this name is called the island of Ireland. In addition, it was called the goddess of fertility, poetry, music, among other creative qualities.

8. Enya. This is the name of a well-known Irish singer who popularized this name of Celtic origin meaning 'little fire'.

9. Myrna. With this name of Celtic origin, reference is made to a kind and beloved woman.

10. Yilda. This name means 'one who serves God'.

Cristina González Hernando. Editor of Guiainfantil.com