What origin is the name Cailleach?

Cailleach comes from Scottish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Cailleach?

Names from the same scottish tradition pair naturally with Cailleach — for example Rory, Malcolm, Lennox. You can browse more on our scottish names page.

Cailleach

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Cailleach

Cailleach

Girl

Scottish

2 syllables

Cailleach is a Scottish girl's name meaning "Hag.".

Cailleach is a girl name of Scottish origin meaning "Hag.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Scottish
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Hag.

Popularity

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What does Cailleach mean?

Cailleach is a girl name of Scottish origin meaning "Hag.".

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