Meaning and Origin
What does the name Ceilidh mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Ceilidh
User Submitted Origins
Gaelic
66%
Celtic
23%
Irish
6%
English
3%
Scottish
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Ceilidh means "It is a name from both Scotland and Ireland, with Ceilidh being the most common spelling for a Ceilidh dance in Scotland, and Ceili in Ireland. It's a folk festival that usually consists of singing, dancing, songwriting and storytelling. The etymology of the word comes from old Irish: celie meaning companion, which became more current Irish then the word split between Scottish Ceilidh and Irish Ceildh. Ceilidh was established as a spelling in the late 19th century" and is of Gaelic origin.
- A submission from Ohio, U.S. says the name Ceilidh means "A social event at which there is Scottish or Irish folk music and singing, traditional dancing, and storytelling" and is of Scottish origin.
- A user from Canada says the name Ceilidh means "Celebration or party".
- A user from Canada says the name Ceilidh is of Celtic origin and means "Irish festival".
- A user from New Zealand says the name Ceilidh is of Celtic origin and means "Party, but the much older meaning is warrior".
- A submission from Wisconsin, U.S. says the name Ceilidh means "Celebration" and is of Gaelic origin.
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- An informal social gathering at which there is Scottish or Irish folk music and singing and folk dancing and story telling
Wiktionary
Borrowed from Scottish Gaelic cèilidh and Irish céilí, from Old Irish céile (“companion”).
- An informal social gathering where traditional Irish or Scottish folk music is played, with dancing and storytelling.
ceilidh was also found in the following language(s): Irish