Tag: Gaelic names

Merrill is a masculine name derived from Muriel. The name Muriel is probably derived from Gaelic elements, which ultimately mean

Maloney is derived from the English name 'Malone', itself derived from the Celtic and Irish name 'O'Maoil Eoin', which means

Keegan is derived from the Old Gaelic surname 'Mac Aodhagain', which means 'Descendant of Aodhagan'. The name 'Aodhagan' comes directly

Cael originates in Gaelic languages and means "slim". As a masculine given name it is rather rare in the United

Kevin is derived from the Celtic names 'Caemgen' or 'Caoimhin', both of which derived from the words 'coim', which means

Kayl is a variant of Kyle. Kyle originates in Gaelic languages and means "living near a narrow channel". As a

Ewen is a variant of Ewan. Ewan originates in Gaelic languages and means "of the yew tree". As a masculine

Garvey is a very old Irish name. It has ancient Gaelic roots and literally means a “rough and tough person”.

Calahan is a Celtic name, whose meaning is 'one who loves churches'. It could also be a derivative of the

Douglas is a very old and noble Scottish name, a compound of two Old Gaelic words – “dubh” which means

Dugan is related to the Old Gaelic “Dubhagan”, itself derived from two words – “dubh” which means dark or black

Killian originates in Gaelic languages and means "church man". As a masculine given name it is very rare in the