Gaelic names, rich in history and cultural significance, have roots in both Irish and Scottish traditions. Here’s a selection of Gaelic first names along with their meanings:

Irish Gaelic Names:

1. Aoife (EE-fa): “Beauty” or “Radiance”
2. Ciarán (KEER-awn): “Little Dark One”
3. Saoirse (SEER-sha): “Freedom”
4. Eoin (OH-in): Irish form of “John”
5. Niamh (NEE-uv): “Bright” or “Radiant”
6. Liam: Short form of “Uilliam,” Irish for William
7. Siobhán (shi-VAWN): Irish form of “Joan”
8. Oisín (uh-SHEEN): “Little Deer”
9. Róisín (ro-SHEEN): “Little Rose”
10. Cormac (KOR-mak): “Son of Defilement”

Scottish Gaelic Names:

1. Ailsa (AYL-sa): Derived from an island name
2. Callum (KAL-um): “Dove”
3. Eilidh (AY-lee): Scottish form of “Helen”
4. Hamish: Scottish form of “James”
5. Isla (EYE-la): Name of a Scottish river and island
6. Morag (MOR-ak): Variant of Sarah, meaning “great”
7. Ruaridh (ROO-ree): “Red King”
8. Sorcha (SOR-ka): “Bright” or “Radiant”
9. Tavish: Scottish form of “Thomas”
10. Una (OO-na): “Lamb”

These names reflect the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of Ireland and Scotland. Many Gaelic names have nature-inspired meanings or connections to ancient legends and mythology. As with many traditional names, pronunciations can vary regionally, and some names have anglicized versions that are more commonly used today.