Ceilidh: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: c-eh-eel-eedh
Origin: Scotland
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Ceilidh carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Ceilidh is a traditional Scottish and Irish social gathering, meaning "visit" or "gathering" in Gaelic. Originally, it was a simple social visit, but over time, it evolved to include music, dancing, and storytelling. Today, ceilidhs are vibrant events where people come together to bond, reminisce, sing, and dance. The name Ceilidh has also been adopted as a given name, symbolizing a lively and communal spirit. Its use has changed from a term for a specific event to a name that reflects the joy and camaraderie of such gatherings.

Ceilidh Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Ceilidh is currently #31432 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Ceilidh is currently #18215 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Ceilidh is currently #15447 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Ceilidh is currently #8890 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Ceilidh is currently #15783 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Ceilidh is currently #9094 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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