Here’s another one from Brian Boru’s family tree, with colorful and cross-cultural associations, too.
Thanks to Urban Angel for suggesting Cian as Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Cian
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Category Archives: Celtic Cool
Baby Name of the Day: Muriel
She’s an antique Irish choice that just might be ready for a comeback.
Thanks to JNE for suggesting Muriel as Baby Name of the Day. Continue reading
Name of the Day: Abbán
He’s been worn by a handful of Irish saints, but has never caught on in the US.
Thanks to Corinne for suggesting Abbán as Name of the Day.
Name of the Day: Ciarán
Even in the Age of Aidan, he might make for a distinctive and decidedly Irish choice.
Thanks to Corrine for suggesting Ciarán as our Name of the Day.
Name of the Day: Fergus
Fretting that Finn has become too popular? Still looking for an authentic Celtic choice that wears well in the US?
Thanks to Corinne for suggesting one that would fit the bill. Our Name of the Day is Fergus.
Name of the Day: Owen
It’s a surname, a place name and a Top 100 choice for boys born today.
Thanks to Bevin for suggesting Owen as Name of the Day.
Name of the Day: Tadhg
He’s got history aplenty and could fit right in with single-syllable boys’ choices like Finn and Cole.
Thanks to Bewildertrix for suggesting Tadhg as Name of the Day.
Name of the Day: Shannon
It’s yet another masculine moniker that’s been favored for girls in recent years.
Thanks to Kelly for suggesting Shannon as Name of the Day.
Name of the Day: Aven
She’s an inevitable mash-up of popular names, but claims botanical, artistic and Celtic roots, too.
Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting Aven as Name of the Day.
Name of the Day: Fintan
If you’ve never heard this one before, he might strike you as an invented two-syllable twist on Finn. Not so.
Thanks to Bevan for suggesting the storied Fintan as Name of the Day.
