Celtic Names: Their Meaning, History and Mythology

Discover Celtic names and their meanings in this fascinating A-Z glossary, featuring over 1500 entries on first names, surnames and place names derived from the Celtic tradition.

The influence of the Celtic tradition lives on in music, craftsmanship and, most importantly, names. Many of the most popular names in currency today have Celtic roots and this book shows the fascinating diversity from across Ireland, Scotland, Wales and beyond. Celtic genealogist Sean McLaughlin explores each names meaning, history and mythology, enabling readers to discover the significance of different Celtic names, as well as aiding parents in choosing appropriate Celtic names for their children and help to further preserve Celtic culture and tradition.

Celtic Names is a rich source of reference for anyone interested in, and inspired by, the Celtic world.

Celtic Names is a rich source of reference for anyone interested in, and inspired by, the Celtic world.

The influence of the Celtic tradition lives on in music, craftsmanship and, most importantly, names. Many of the most popular names in currency today have Celtic roots and this book shows the fascinating diversity. While most pages are dedicated to first names, surnames and place names are also covered. There are over 1500 separate entries.

Includes a brief history of the Celts, how they came to conquer such large areas of Europe and how they later became concentrated in Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Cornwall, Brittany and northern Spain.

Can function as a baby name book for parents with Celtic heritage.

This book will serve the triple purpose of enabling people to discover the significance of their, and other people’s, Celtic names, aiding parents in choosing appropriate Celtic names for their children and helping to further galvanize Celtic culture and tradition.