Names meaning poet, wisdom or inspiration

Poets held a place of honour in Gaelic society, and the names here reflect that respect for poetry, wisdom and learning.

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11 names with this meaning.

AmerginLegendary first poetIrish · boyAwenPoetic inspirationWelsh · girlBanbaPoetic name for IrelandIrish · girlCeridwenPossibly 'fair poetry'Welsh · girlConnChief, wisdomIrish · boyDervlaPossibly 'daughter of a poet'Irish · girlFódlaPoetic name for IrelandIrish · girlSageWise; healing herbEnglish · unisexSophiaWisdom, knowledgeGreek · girlTadhgPoet, philosopherIrish · boyTeaganLittle poetIrish · unisex

Name meanings are drawn from Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, Cornish and other sources. Where scholars disagree we say so on each name page.