Cerridwen Irish Keeper of the cauldron goddess of.

Irish mythology names female. The pantheon of Greek and Roman deities such as Athena and Luna along with figures from Celtic Irish Norse Hindu and other classic myths and legends can provide an abundant source of audacious options all combining deep history with not-heard-in-a-long-time freshness. On the one hand we have feisty Queens like Medb fearsome Goddesses like the Morrigan gifted healers like Airmid female smiths like Brigid respected Druidesses. Irish - A virtuous woman.

In Irish mythology Aoife is known as the greatest woman warrior in the world. Name of a Saint. In fact many of todays popular names have ancient roots in Irish folklore.

Caoimhe kwee-va or kee-va. Brigid - daughter of the Dagda. Associated with healing fertility craft and poetry.

People continue to celebrate her on Midsummers Eve on Knockainy Aines Hill in Kerry a county in Ireland. She was known as Cally Berry which means old gloomy woman in Irish. Associated with spring time fertility healing poetry and smithcraft she is a popular goddess.

As you search for the perfect baby boy name or baby girl name check out these names from Irish folklore. Name of an Irish princess renowned for her healing abilities. A beautiful white orchard.

She features in poems by JMSynge and WBYeats amongst others. From the leprechaun to Saint Patrick Irish stories brim. Bodb Derg - king of the Tuatha Dé Danann.