The baby name Belltane is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbɛlteɪn/ (BEL-tayn).
The baby name Belltane is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbɛlteɪn/ (BEL-tayn).
Belltane is Celtic, Gaelic in Origin.
Belltane is a modern, romantic given name drawn from the Gaelic festival Beltane, known in Irish as Bealtaine and in Scottish Gaelic as Bealltainn, the ancient May Day rite that welcomed summer with bonfires. The underlying Old Irish elements are bel- (often linked to the bright, beneficent deity Belenos) and teine/tene 'fire,' yielding the evocative sense 'bright fire' or 'sacred fire.' As a personal name, Belltane appears in contemporary records from the late 20th century, chiefly in English-speaking countries influenced by Celtic revival and neopagan traditions, and is used for all genders, though more often feminine.
Variants and related forms include Beltane, Beltaine, Bealtaine, Bealltainn, and the shortened Beltain; creative spellings such as Belltayne also occur. Nicknames range from Belle and Bella to Bel or Tane. The imagery of renewal, warmth, and threshold-crossing imbues Belltane with celebratory symbolism, appealing to parents seeking a mystical nature name with deep cultural roots.
Belltane is extremely rare. Across 2 countries, we found just 2 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
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