Name Generator App

Celtic Name Generator

Find an ancient Celtic name in seconds. Choose male or female, hit generate for authentic Celtic given names and surnames — then save your favorites.

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Example celticnames & what they mean

Cian Mac CarthaighCian ('ancient') + an old Gaelic mac- surname.

Aoife O'SullivanAoife ('beauty') with a storied surname.

Aodhan BrennanAodhan ('little fire') + a classic surname.

Niamh GallagherNiamh ('radiance') with a proud Celtic surname.

Conall O'DonnellConall ('strong as a wolf') + an ancient clan.

Deirdre QuinnDeirdre (a tragic legend's name) + a short surname.

What makes a name Celtic?

Celtic names — spanning the Irish, Scottish, and Welsh worlds — are lyrical, ancient, and nature-bound (Cian, Aodhan, Aoife, Niamh). They draw on old Gaelic and Brythonic roots, often meaning fire, light, or beauty, and pair with mac-/O'-style surnames. The vibe is misty hills, standing stones, and bardic legend — a name that sounds carried down through the ages.

How to use it

Pick a Gender and hit Generate for authentic Celtic names. Save the ones you love, and copy your favorite. Great for fantasy characters, historical fiction, and baby-name inspiration — pair a lyrical Celtic given name with an ancient surname for a name steeped in legend.