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Ceilidh Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Ceilidh

"A cèilidh or céilí is a traditional Scottish and Irish social gathering"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 1999 👥 107 in US
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Meaning
A cèilidh or céilí is a traditional Scottish and Irish social gathering
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
107
Life Path
Number 5

📖 What Does Ceilidh Mean?

A cèilidh or céilí is a traditional Scottish and Irish social gathering. In its most basic form, it simply means a social visit. In contemporary usage, it usually involves dancing and playing Gaelic folk music, either at a home or a larger concert at a social hall or other community gathering place.

🌐 From Wikipedia Source ↗

A cèilidh or céilí is a traditional Scottish and Irish social gathering. In its most basic form, it simply means a social visit. In contemporary usage, it usually involves dancing and playing Gaelic folk music, either at a home or a larger concert at a social hall or other community gathering place.…

Root Element
Ceilidh
Core Meaning
"A cèilidh or céilí is a traditional Scottish and Irish social gathering"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Ceilidh

C 3
E 5
I 9
L 3
I 9
D 4
H 8
SUM 5
5
Life Path
Freedom & Adventure
5
Soul Urge
Freedom & Adventure
9
Personality
Compassion & Idealism

Life Path 5 — Freedom & Adventure: Versatile, curious, and love for exploration.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male0%
♀ Female100%

Based on 107 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 107
Peak year 1999 (12)
First recorded 1989
Last recorded 2009
Gender Predominantly Female
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Ceilidh" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A cèilidh or céilí is a traditional Scottish and Irish social gathering".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~107 people named Ceilidh in the US. Peaked in 1999 with 12 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Ceilidh?

The Life Path number for Ceilidh is 5, associated with Freedom & Adventure. Soul Urge: 5. Personality: 9.

Is Ceilidh a boy or girl name?

Ceilidh is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Ceilidh in the US?

Approximately 107 people in the United States are named Ceilidh. The name peaked in 1999 with 12 recorded uses.

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