Can We Guess Your Gaelic Name?

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By: Emily Maggrett

5 Min Quiz

Image: Eugenio Marongiu / Cultura / Getty Images

About This Quiz

Gaelic names may be hard for English speakers to spell, but they're also gorgeous, unique and meaningful! They speak to the fascinating history of Ireland, Scotland and the British Isles, incorporating elements of the culture of the Gaels as well as that of the Picts, the Britons, the Welsh and others. 

Because poetry and storytelling were hugely important elements of Gaelic culture, Gaelic names often have their origin in beautiful myths or oral histories. Gaelic names reflect a people who valued an artfully told joke as much as exceptional skill on the battlefield and reveal the Gaels' reverence for lovers and fighters, as well as saints and kings. 

If you've always wondered what your Gaelic name would be, this quiz can help. You don't have to be Irish, Scottish or British to take it; all you need is a genuine interest in Gaelic culture. After all, at one time, Celtic languages were spoken across Europe and Asia Minor, so it's possible that at least one of your ancestors knew a few Gaelic words. At the very least, we bet you've heard some of these fascinating names before! So set aside your hesitations, stop looking for four-leaf clovers and come play this quiz!

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