Ceilidh
Scottish Gaelic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ceilidh
The name Ceilidh means "a social gathering with music and dancing" and derives from the Scottish Gaelic word *ceilidh*, rooted in Old Irish *céle* meaning "companion." It is used primarily in Scottish and Irish cultures, with no specific religious association, and historically refers to a traditional Gaelic social event rather than a personal name, though it has been adopted as a given name in modern times.
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Etymology
The name Ceilidh means "a social gathering with music and dancing" and derives from the Scottish Gaelic word *ceilidh*, rooted in Old Irish *céle* meaning "companion." It is used primarily in Scottish and Irish cultures, with no specific religious association, and historically refers to a traditional Gaelic social event rather than a personal name, though it has been adopted as a given name in modern times.
Ceilidh currently ranks #12,670 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.
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