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Celtic baby names

Celtic names carry the lilt of the languages they come from — Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh and Breton — and often draw on nature, mythology and the lives of early saints. Many are spelled in ways that surprise English readers but reward a little pronunciation guidance.

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Further reading

Irish and Celtic Baby Names: Pronunciation Guide and Heritage Stories

Master the pronunciation of beautiful Irish names-Saoirse, Niamh, Cillian, Aoife-with heritage stories and practical guidance for modern families

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