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Keavy

Girl name · 29 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Keavy: 29 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 10 births in 2000.

A modern gem with deep Gaelic roots, Keavy is most often an anglicised form of the Irish Caoimhe, meaning “gentle” or “beautiful.” Though historically a feminine variant, it shares its root with the male name Kevin, which derives from the same Old Irish element caomh. Perhaps the most famous bearer is Keavy Lynch, the Irish singer and bassist in the 1990s pop group B*Witched, known for their chart-topping hit “C’est la Vie.” The name remains relatively rare in Scotland, but its lyrical sound and connection to Irish heritage have given it a quiet appeal among parents seeking something distinctive yet familiar. No major places bear the name, but its phonetic resemblance to the Scottish Gaelic caomh (“dear”) adds a subtle northern resonance.