Ceilidh

Ceilidh Meaning & Origin

About Ceilidh
The name "Ceilidh" is of Scottish Gaelic origin and refers to a traditional social gathering or party in Scotland and Ireland. It is often characterized by music, dancing, storytelling, and general merriment. The name "Ceilidh" captures the essence of this lively and communal event, symbolizing joy, celebration, and a sense of togetherness.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ceilidh are female.

Ceilidh Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C04030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AY1 L IH0 D
🌐 IPA
/ceilidh*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ceilidh in Braille

Here's how to represent Ceilidh in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Ceilidh in braille

How to Spell the Name Ceilidh in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Ceilidh using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ceilidh in sign language

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