Through the course of time,
Gaelic names have become associated with English names. These are names that
usually have no etymological connection with the Gaelic name, they just have
a similar sound. These names are italicized.
Women's Names
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning | Anglicization/association |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beathag | BEH ak | offspring of life | Bethia, Sophia |
| Borgach | BOR guch | ? | Victoria |
| Brianag | BREE uh nak | strength. Celtic goddess name | Briana |
| Brìghde | BREE ju | strength. Celtic goddess name | Bridget |
| Caitir | KAH tcheer | ? | - |
| Caoimhe | KUY vu | kind; tender | Keavy |
| Caointiorn | KUIN tchorn | kind ruler. A saint's name. | Kentigerna |
| Ceana | KEH na | fair one. | Kenna |
| Ceanag | KEN ak | dim. of Ceana | - |
| Dearbhail | JIR vel | true desire | Dorothy |
| Dearshul | JER hool | true eye? Tearful eye? | - |
| Doileag | DOL ak | world ruler | Dolina |
| Dolidh | DOL ee | dim. of Dearbhail | Dolly |
| Eamhhair | E ver; E wer | ? - form of Eimir | - |
| Eimhir | AE veer | ?- legendary Celtic name | - |
| Eithne | AE nyuh | kernel or grain | Anna |
| Fionnaghal | FYOON uh ghal | white shoulders | Flora |
| Fionnghuala | FYOON ghal a | white shoulders | Fenella, Flora |
| Gormal | GAU rum ul | deep blue eye | Gormelia |
| Gràinne | GRAW nya | she who inspires terror? | - |
| Greudach | GREE uh tuch | originally a temporary name given before a girl was baptized. | - |
| Latharna | LA ur na | from a place name | - |
| Malamhìn | MAL uh veen | smooth brow | Malvina |
| Malmhìn | MAL veen | smooth brow | form of Malamhìn |
| Meadhbh | MAEV | she who intoxicates | Meave, Maeve |
| Mòr | MORE | great | Sarah |
| Mòrag | MORE ak | dim. of Mòr | Marion |
| Mordag | MOR dak | Sea warrior | Murdina |
| Muireall | MOOR ul, MOOR yul | sea-bright | Muriel, Marion |
| Mùirne | MOORN a | affection | Morna |
| Oighrig | OY rik, UY rik | ? Ancient Celtic name | Affrica, Eppie, Erica |
| Ròs | ROES | the rose flower | Rose |
| Seàrlaid | SHAWR lutch | instigator? A form of Teàrlag | Charlotte |
| Sidheag | SHEE ak | wolf | - |
| Sìleas | SHEE lus | ? | Julia |
| Slàine | SLAW nyeh | health | - |
| Slàinidh | SLAW nee | health | - |
| Slàinte | SLAWN tcheh | health | - |
| Sorcha | SOH ruh chuh | brightness; light | Claire, Clara |
| Teàrlag | CHAR lak | instigator? | Charlotte |
| Una | OO na | ? | Winifred, Agnes, Juno |