MacHenderson has brought up an interesting related topic: Gaelic personal names.
Here is a sample list for your enjoyment.
Aindréas (m.) (IRISH) "Andrew"
Bhàltair (m.) (SCOTTISH) "Walter"
Catreeney (f.) (MANX) "Catherine"
Dainéal (m.) (IRISH) "Daniel"
Eumann (m.) (SCOTTISH) "Edmond"
Fynngal (m.) (MANX) "fair foreigner" (i.e. a Norwegian)
Gráinne (f.) (IRISH) "beloved(?)"
Ìosag (m.) (SCOTTISH) "Isaac"
Jamys (m.) (MANX) "James"
Lorcán (m.) (IRISH) "little fierce one"
Màiri (f.) (SCOTTISH) "Mary"
Niglas (m.) (MANX) "Nicholas"
Oisín (m.) (IRISH) "little deer"
Pàdair (m.) (SCOTTISH) "Peter"
Reerey (m.) (MANX) "possession holder(?)"
Séarlas (m.) (IRISH) "Charles"
Tòireusa (f.) (SCOTTISH) "Theresa"
Uaggin (m.) (MANX) "little horseman(?)"
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