Breagh
Girl name · 25 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Breagh: 25 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2021.
Rooted in Scottish Gaelic, Breagh directly borrows the word *breagh* meaning "beautiful" or "fine," making it a modern, streamlined spelling of a historic descriptive term. Though no widely famous bearers spring to mind, the name has gained quiet popularity in Scotland since the late 20th century, often chosen for its lyrical sound and straightforward beauty. While there are no major places named Breagh, the word appears in Scottish place-names such as Breagh, a small settlement in Argyll, sharing the same Gaelic root. A notable variant is the Irish spelling *Bréagha*, pronounced similarly, which carries the same meaning. Breagh offers a fresh, unpretentious choice that feels both contemporary and deeply connected to Scotland’s linguistic heritage.
Girl 7 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20215 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #6304 babies
- Total births
- 25since 2000
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 27%vs prior 5y