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Ceitidh

Girl name · 42 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Ceitidh: 42 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 2014.

Ceitidh is the Scottish Gaelic form of the English name Katie, itself a diminutive of Katherine, which ultimately derives from the Greek *Aikaterinē*, meaning "pure" or "torture" (debated). Famous bearers include Ceitidh MacPhee, the celebrated Gaelic singer who has helped popularise traditional Scottish music around the world. There is no major place directly named after a Ceitidh, but the root name Katherine can be found in places like St Catherine’s (in Argyll) or the River Catterick in England. Notably, Ceitidh is pronounced "KAY-tee" in Gaelic, distinct from its English equivalent, and has become increasingly popular in Scotland as a way to honour Gaelic heritage while keeping a familiar sound.