Trendy & Modern Celtic Baby Boy Names for Your Newborn
Choosing a name for your newborn is a beautiful journey, and finding the perfect one can be a meaningful experience. For Celtic parents, baby boy names often hold deep significance, reflecting values of faith, wisdom, and tradition. In 2025, the trend is all about modern names that carry traditional Celtic meanings while sounding fresh and unique.
If you’re looking for a trendy and meaningful name, options like Adair (meaning ‘From the ford by the oak trees.’), Bairrfhionn (meaning ‘Marksman.’), and Cachamwri (meaning ‘Mythical servant of Arthur.’) are perfect choices. These names offer a blend of modern appeal with spiritual depth, making them ideal for today’s parents..
For those seeking more traditional yet modern-sounding names, Domhnall, Ea, and Farrel are timeless options that never go out of style. These names are inspired by Celtic history, prophets, and virtues, providing a strong cultural connection.
Explore this collection of trendy and modern Celtic baby boy names to find the one that resonates with your faith and family values. Give your child a name that’s not only meaningful but also stands out in today’s world.
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning | Genger | Numerology |
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| Adair | From the ford by the oak trees. | Boy | 6 | |
| Adalardo | Noble | Boy | 2 | |
| Aengus | Exceptionally strong. | Boy | 4 | |
| Ahearn | Lord of the horses | Boy | 2 | |
| Bairrfhionn | Marksman. | Boy | 6 | |
| Bard | Minstrel, a singer-poet. | Boy | 7 | |
| Barden | Minstrel, a singer-poet. | Boy | 8 | |
| Bardon | Minstrel, a singer-poet. | Boy | 9 | |
| Cachamwri | Mythical servant of Arthur. | Boy | 7 | |
| Cadell | Warring. | Boy | 1 | |
| Cadman | Fighter. | Boy | 9 | |
| Caedmon | Wise warrior | Boy | 1 | |
| Domhnall | Stranger. | Boy | 7 | |
| Don | Dark stranger. | Boy | 6 | |
| Donaghy | Strong fighter. | Boy | 2 | |
| Donald | Dark stranger. | Boy | 5 | |
| Ea | Fire. | Boy | 6 | |
| Eburscon | Lives near the yew tree estate. | Boy | 7 | |
| Efnisien | Mythical son of Euroswydd. | Boy | 9 | |
| Egan | Ardent. | Boy | 9 | |
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| Farrel | Brave. | Boy | 6 | |
| Farrell | Brave. | Boy | 9 | |
| Fearghus | Manly. | Boy | 4 | |
| Ferehar | Mythical son of Uisneeh. | Boy | 7 | |
| Gall | Stranger. | Boy | 5 | |
| Gallagher | Eager aide | Boy | 8 | |
| Galvin | Sparrow. | Boy | 2 | |
| Galvyn | Sparrow. | Boy | 9 | |
| Harvey | 'Eager for battle.'. | Boy | 7 | |
| Hefeydd | Mythical father of Rhiannon. | Boy | 3 | |
| Heilyn | Mythical son of Gwyn. | Boy | 1 | |
| Henwas | Mythical brother of Henbeddestr. | Boy | 7 | |
| Iden | Wealthy. | Boy | 5 | |
| Inness | From the island. | Boy | 8 | |
| Innis | From the island. | Boy | 2 | |
| Irven | White. | Boy | 5 | |
| Jarvis | Variant of Gervase: Servant spear. This name is derived from combining an Old Gcrman name meaning spear, and the Celtic word for servant. Famous bearer: martyr St Gervase who died in Milan. | Boy | 7 | |
| Kane | Warrior. Intelligent. Popular as a first name in Australia. | Boy | 4 | |
| Karney | Fighter. | Boy | 2 | |
| Kayne | Intelligent. | Boy | 2 | |
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| Keaghan | Son of Egan. | Boy | 2 | |
| Mack | Son of. | Boy | 1 | |
| Macklin | Son of Flann. | Boy | 9 | |
| Macklyn | Son of Flann. | Boy | 7 | |
| Maddock | Beneficent. | Boy | 6 | |
| Naois | Mythical warrior. | Boy | 4 | |
| Neal | Champion. | Boy | 5 | |
| Neale | Champion. | Boy | 1 | |
| Nealon | Champion. | Boy | 7 | |
| Oran | White. | Boy | 3 | |
| Orin | White. | Boy | 2 | |
| Oscar | Jumping fighter. | Boy | 2 | |
| Osckar | Jumping fighter. | Boy | 4 | |
| Ronan | A pledge | Boy | 8 | |
| Roy | Red haired. | Boy | 4 | |
| Sativola | Name of a saint. | Boy | 9 | |
| Sawyer | Cuts timber. | Boy | 1 | |
| Scilti | Legendary messenger of Arthur. | Boy | 9 | |
| Sean | God's grace | Boy | 3 | |
| Tadhg | Mythical a prince of Munster. | Boy | 4 | |
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| Taliesin | Bard. | Boy | 8 | |
| Tanguy | Fighter. | Boy | 7 | |
| Teaghue | Bard. | Boy | 4 | |
| Urien | Privileged birth | Boy | 4 | |
| Varden | From the green hill. | Boy | 1 | |
| Vardon | From the green hill. | Boy | 2 | |
| Varney | From the alder grove. | Boy | 4 | |
| Vaughan | Little, small | Boy | 2 | |
| Weylin | Son of the wolf. | Boy | 7 | |
| Weylyn | Son of the wolf. | Boy | 5 | |
| Wynne | Fair. | Boy | 9 | |
| York | Yew tree. | Boy | 6 | |
| Yspaddaden | Mythical father of Olwyn. | Boy | 3 | |
