Scottish Gaelic girl name
Beathag Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Beathag means life. From the Scottish Gaelic word beatha, meaning life
Beathag comes from the Gaelic word beatha, meaning life, with a diminutive ending. Historically it was a name used in the Highlands, and Bethoc, an early form recorded in the medieval Scottish royal line, is a variant of it. It later became associated in English with Rebecca and Sophia, though those links are a matter of convenience rather than shared roots. The name is rare today, and its meaning is one of its charms: simple, hopeful and rooted in an everyday Gaelic word.
Variants of Beathag
BethocBethia
Beathag popularity: Ireland vs the US
Beathag does not appear in the official Irish or US baby name rankings, which only list names given to a handful of babies a year. It is a rare choice in both countries.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Beathag mean?
Beathag means "life". From the Scottish Gaelic word beatha, meaning life.
How do you pronounce Beathag?
Beathag is pronounced BEH-hak.
What is the origin of Beathag?
Beathag is of Scottish Gaelic origin. From the Scottish Gaelic word beatha, meaning life.