Ceilidhe as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Ceilidhe

What is the meaning of the name Ceilidhe ?

The baby name Ceilidhe is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAY-lee (/ˈkeɪli/).

Ceilidhe is Scottish Gaelic in Origin.

Ceilidhe (pronounced KAY-lee) is a modern given name drawn from the Gaelic term for a social gathering and dance: Irish céilí and Scottish Gaelic cèilidh. The spelling reflects the older, pre-reform Irish orthography céilidhe. Its ultimate root is Old Irish céile, "companion, associate," so the name carries meanings such as "companionable visit," "festive gathering," and, by extension, "dance." It evokes warmth, music, and community rather than a single personal name in the medieval Gaelic tradition.

As a personal name, Ceilidhe came into use in the late 20th century in English-speaking regions, especially Scotland, Canada, and the UK, and is used mostly for girls, though it is technically unisex. Variants and related forms include Ceilidh, Céilí, Cèilidh; phonetic spellings overlap with Kaylee, Kayleigh, Kayley, and Cailey (often of separate origin). Sometimes compared with Irish Caoilfhionn (Keelin/Keely), which is etymologically distinct.

⚙ Ceilidhe is about as rare as a name gets. We hold just 1 recorded use of it, from 1 country.