Pagan baby names

Paganism encompasses a large variety of religions, many of which are ancient -- generally pagan religions are those that recognize and worship more than one deity. For a pagan baby name, you might want to draw from a number of different cultures and languages, such as Celtic, Egyptian, Gaelic or Norse, to state a few. Come check out our list of some very interesting pagan baby names and their meanings right here!
 

There is no pagan "big book" to look through for baby names like in the Christian religion, but you only have to look through some of the older pagan religions and languages for inspiration, such as Egyptian, Welsh and Celtic. While modern pagans, or Neopagans, might wish to bestow a magical name upon their little one, it might be best to choose another unique name that has history and intrigue behind it and let their child decide on a magical name at a later date.

Read on to find out the meaning and origin of names like Cadell, Sayer, Nesta and Tova!

Pagan baby names for boys

Annan: Meaning "from the brook," this name has Celtic roots.

Beirne: Meaning "bear," this name has Old Norse origins.

Cadell: A Welsh name, this means "battle."

Cathal: This Celtic name means "battle rule."

Caxton: An Old Norse name, this means "lump settlement."

Coll: This name was a medieval short form of the name Nicholas. Its meaning is "high."]

Colwyn: This Welsh name comes from the name of a river in Wales.

Einion: Meaning "anvil," this name has Welsh roots.

Emrys: A Welsh name, this means "immortal."

Gethin: Meaning "dark skinned," this name is of Welsh origin.

Hamar: Meaning "hammer," this name has Old Norse roots.

Kimball: A Celtic name, this means "war leader."

Lyall: Meaning "wolf," this name comes from Old Norse.

Maddock: Meaning "Charitable, benevolent," this name has Welsh roots.

Murrow: Meaning "sea warrior," this name has Celtic roots.

Phineas: A Hebrew name meaning "oracle," this name may comem from an ancient Egyptian name -- Panhsj, meaning "Nubian."

Ramses: Meaning "begotten by the sun god," this was the name of at least 11 kings of ancient Egypt.

Rankin: This Celtic name means "little shield."

Sayer: A Welsh name, this means "wood worker."

Tor: This name is another version of the name Thor, and means "thunder."

Vidar: This is the name of a son of Odin and comes from Norse mythology.

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Pagan baby names for girls

Aeron: A Welsh name, this was the name of an ancient Celtic goddess.

Ailsa: This Old Norse name means "elf, magical victory."

Asenath: An Egyptian name, this means "she belongs to her father."

Astrid: Meaningn "fair goddess," this name has Old Norse roots.

Betha: This Celtic name means "life."

Camilla: This name is of Latin origin and may be traced back to the girls who assisted at pagan religious ceremonies.

Eir: This is the name of a Norse goddess of medicine.

Eirwen: A Welsh name, this means "snow."

Elen: This name is also a Welsh word meaning "nymph."

Étaín: Meaning "jealousy," this name is associated with the name of a Celtic sun goddess.

Idelle: This Welsh name means "bountiful."

Innes: This is the feminine form of Angus and means "one choice."

Kyra: This name comes from othe Egyptian word for "like Ra, the sun."

Nesta: A Welsh name, this is anothef form of the name Agnes.

Rhiannon: This Welsh name means "great queen."

Rona: This Old Norse name means "rough island."

Sian: This is a Welsh version of the name Jane and means "God's grace."

Tova: This beautiful name means "beautiful Thor" and is of Old Norse origin.

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