Welcome to our exploration of Celtic names beginning with the letter ‘K.’ Celtic culture is rich in history, mythology, and tradition, and names are an integral part of this heritage. Whether you’re seeking inspiration for a baby name, curious about the origins of Celtic nomenclature, or simply interested in the linguistic beauty of these names, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll delve into the enchanting world of Celtic names starting with ‘K,’ unraveling their meanings and stories behind them.
# | Name | Meaning | Association |
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1. | Kay | Rejoicer | Knight in Arthurian legend |
2. | Kian | Ancient, enduring | Father of Lugh in Irish mythology |
3. | Keltie | Unknown | Reference to Celtic origin |
4. | Korrigan | Water sprite | Breton fairy |
5. | Kernow | Horned one | Cornish name for Cornwall |
6. | Kevin | Handsome, beautiful birth | Irish saint |
7. | Keelin | Slender, fair | Irish name |
8. | Kerwyn | Blessed, fair | Breton name |
9. | Kilian | War, strife | Irish saint |
10. | Kinnia | Ancient | Irish name |
11. | Kian | Ancient | Father of Lugh |
12. | Korrigan | Small-dwarf | Fairy-like creature in Breton mythology |
13. | Kerne | Horned one | Deity in Gaulish mythology |
14. | Keir | Dark-skinned | Name of Celtic origin |
15. | Keira | Little dark one | Feminine form of Keir |
16. | Kyle | Narrow strait | Name of Scottish origin |
17. | Kennocha | Lovely | Scottish name |
18. | Kilhwch | Piglet | Figure in Welsh mythology |
19. | Kilian | War, strife or church | Irish saint |
20. | Kynan | Chief | Welsh name |
21. | Kane | Tribute, warrior | Name of Celtic origin |
22. | Kavan | Handsome | Irish name |
23. | Kegan | Small flame | Welsh name |
24. | Keenan | Ancient, distant | Irish name |
25. | Kellee | Warrior, wood | Name of Celtic origin |
26. | Kelly | Bright-headed | Irish surname and given name |
27. | Kemp | Warrior, athlete | Name of Celtic origin |
28. | Kendrick | Greatest champion | Welsh name |
29. | Kenley | Royal meadow | English name of Celtic origin |
30. | Kennedy | Ugly head | Irish surname |
31. | Kent | Bright white | Welsh name |
32. | Kentigern | Chief lord | Scottish saint |
33. | Kenyon | White haired | Welsh name |
34. | Kerensa | Love | Cornish name |
35. | Keri | Dusky, dark | Welsh name |
36. | Kermit | Free man | Irish name |
37. | Kerr | Left-handed | Scottish surname |
38. | Kerry | Dark haired | Irish county and name |
39. | Kevan | Handsome, beautiful birth | Irish name |
40. | Kevina | Beautiful birth | Feminine form of Kevin |
41. | Kian | Ancient, long-lived | Irish name |
42. | Kieran | Little dark one | Irish saint |
43. | Killian | War, strife | Irish saint |
44. | Kimball | War leader | Name of Celtic origin |
45. | Kinsey | The king’s victory | English name of Celtic origin |
46. | Kira | Throne | Name of Celtic origin |
47. | Kirsty | Christian | Scottish diminutive of Christine |
48. | Kit | Bearing Christ | English diminutive of Christopher |
49. | Kylan | Narrow, straight | Welsh name |
50. | Kyna | Knowledge | Irish name |