The baby name Beltane is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BEL-tayn (IPA: /ˈbɛl.teɪn/).
The baby name Beltane is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BEL-tayn (IPA: /ˈbɛl.teɪn/).
Beltane is Celtic, Gaelic in Origin.
Beltane is a modern given name drawn from the Gaelic May Day festival marking the start of summer in Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. The word comes from Old Irish Beltene/Beltaine, commonly interpreted as "bright fire," from a Celtic element bel- ("bright," sometimes linked to the deity Belenos) + tene (Old Irish "fire"). The festival featured protective bonfires, cattle driving, and rites of renewal, which lend the name imagery of warmth, vitality, and new beginnings.
As a personal name, Beltane was not used in medieval Gaelic sources, but it has seen rare contemporary use, typically as a unisex, nature- and heritage-inspired choice in Celtic and neo-pagan circles. Variant forms and spellings include Beltaine, Bealtaine (Irish), and Bealltainn (Scottish Gaelic); related Manx Boaldyn names the same season. Possible diminutives are Bel, Bella, or Tane. The name’s seasonal associations make it appealing for babies born in late April or May.
Beltane is extremely rare. Our whole dataset turns up only 4 recorded uses, across 4 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 |
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