Unique Modern Celtic Baby Boy Names with Their Beautiful Meanings
Choosing the perfect name for your baby boy is an important decision, and finding one that is both unique and modern can be a challenge. In Celtic, names often carry deep meanings, reflecting beauty, strength, and cultural values. If you are searching for a name that stands out, yet holds a beautiful meaning, this list of modern Celtic baby boy names is for you.
Names like Adair (From the ford by the oak trees.) and Bairrfhionn (Marksman.) are gaining popularity for their contemporary sound while holding onto traditional values. For parents seeking names that symbolize strength and leadership, options like Cachamwri (Mythical servant of Arthur.) and Domhnall (Stranger.) can be perfect choices.
Other unique options include Saif (sword, symbolizing strength) and Ea (Fire.), offering beautiful meanings rooted in cultural heritage. Each name has a story behind it, making it special for your baby boy.
Explore our full collection of modern Celtic baby boy names and discover the perfect match that reflects your child’s identity and brings positive meaning to their life.
| 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 | |
