For lots of ideas of Gaelic names, try the book ‘Ainmean Chloinne: Scottish Gaelic names for children’, from the publisher Taigh na Teud, available from www.gaelicbooks.org.
The following list gives some of the most common Gaelic names for children, and their English equivalents where these exist.
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Iain – John Seònaidh – Johnny Alasdair – Alexander Dòmhnall – Donald Aonghas – Angus Calum – Malcolm Daibhidh – David Seumas – James Donnchadh – Duncan Colla – Coll Eachann – Hector Ailean – Allan Raghnall – Ronald Mata – Matthew Pàdraig – Patrick/Peter Ruairidh – Roderick/Derrick Pòl – Paul |
Uilleam – William Eilidh – Helen Ciorstaidh – Kirsty Seònag – Joanne/Johanna/Joan Màiri – Mairi/Mary Mairead – Margaret Sorcha – Sarah/Claire Raghnaid – Rachael Mòrag – Marion Cèit – Kate Cèiteag – Katie Anna – Anne/Annie Iseabal – Isobel Ealasaid – Elizabeth Sìne – Jane Peigi – Peggy/Margaret |
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