10 Names of Celtic origin for children

If you still do not have a name for your baby we want to propose ten ideas of Celtic origin names, used in towns of the Iberian Peninsula, especially in Asturias and Galicia, and in a large part of Europe as France, Belgium or Great Britain. Celtic names tend to have meanings linked to nature and ba

If you still do not have a name for your baby we want to propose ten ideas of Celtic origin names, used in towns of the Iberian Peninsula, especially in Asturias and Galicia, and in a large part of Europe as France, Belgium or Great Britain.

Celtic names tend to have meanings linked to nature and battles, and are melodious, for which they are increasingly fashionable among newborns.

10 Celtic names for children

1. Aidan.Aidan was an Irish saint and means 'little fire'.

2. Alano.This name refers to the name of an ancient nomadic people originally from Scythia. It was popularized by some saints, among which stands out: Bishop of Quimper, venerated in French Brittany during the Middle Ages.

3. Arturo.A very popular name that means 'Guardian of the Bear', referring to the constellation although it is also interpreted in other occasions as 'Strong Bear' or 'Noble Bear'. One of the most famous characters with this name was King Arthur.

4. Brian.Brian's name means 'strong' or 'he who has great strength'. This name is quite common in English speaking countries. Among the famous that have this name we can highlight the singer Brian Adams.

5. Dilan.This name means 'impetuous man', 'charming of women' and also 'loyal as a lion'. In the decade of the 90 it became very fashionable thanks to one of the protagonists of the television series 'Sensación de vivir'.

6. Donaldo.This Celtic name means 'he who leads his people in a bold way'.

7. Elbio.Elbio's name refers to the 'coming from the mountain'.

8. Erwin.A precious Celtic name whose meaning refers to the one who is 'consistent with honors and also a friend of the sea'.

9. Hervé.This name, Hervé, refers to the fighter worthy of battle. It is a very common name in France and is also the name of a priest of the sixth century, very venerated in Britain.

10. Mael.Mael refers to the 'boss or prince'. It is the name chosen by the singer Raquel del Rosario for her second child.

Cristina González Hernando. Editor of Guiainfantil.com